M&A Deal Summary

HAT Acquires Primat

On June 23, 2017, private equity firm HAT acquired chemicals company Primat from Wise Equity

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is HAT’s 1st transaction in the Chemicals sector.
  • This is HAT’s 3rd transaction in Italy.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2017-06-23
Target Primat
Sector Chemicals
Buyer(s) HAT
Sellers(s) Wise Equity
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

Primat

Lecco, Italy
Primat is specialized in surfaces treatment (painting, electroplating and phosphating) of small metal parts (bolts, screws, fasteners, etc.). Primat was founded in 1957 and is based in Lecco, Italy.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

HAT

Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2007
PE ASSETS 400M EUR
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

HAT SGR is an alternative investment firm focused on private equity and infrastructure investments in Italy. Within private equity, HAT seeks buyout and growth capital financing opportunities of mature and growth-oriented companies in a variety of sectors. Within its infrastructure group, HAT looks to acquire stakes in existing infrastructure assets as well as invest in the construction and management of new projects. HAT SGR was established in 2007 and is based in Milan.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 9
Sector: Chemicals M&A 1 of 1
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 1 of 2
Country: Italy M&A 3 of 9
Year: 2017 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-05-17 Preziosi Food

Milan, Italy

Preziosi Food is specialized in the production of sweet and savory snacks. Preziosi Food was founded in 1985 and is based in Milan, Italy.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-10-09 Marval

Castellamonte, Italy

Marval is a provider of mechanical machining of powertrain (cylinder heads and blocks, gear parts, etc.) and chassis components (brakes, suspension parts) for mid-power utility tractors, light construction vehicles such as mini-excavators, loaders and lift trucks, commercial vehicles (light vans, box trucks, etc.), luxury sport cars. Marval is based in Castellamonte, Italy.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Wise Equity

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2000
PE ASSETS 1.3B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Wise SGR is a private equity investment firm that seeks middle-market buyout and growth capital investments primarily in Italy. Wise looks to invest €5 to €25 million in companies valued up to €75 million. Wise is a generlist investor and will consider opportunities in a variety of sectors, however the Firm has a preference for companies operating in capital equipment, manufacturing, and services. Wise SGR was formed in 2000 and is based in Milan.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 13 of 23
Sector: Chemicals M&A 1 of 2
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 5 of 9
Country: Italy M&A 13 of 23
Year: 2017 M&A 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-05-18 Boglioli

Milan, Italy

Boglioli SpA is an Italian company focused on the design and production of contemporary men’s wear, especially suits, jackets, and coats. Boglioli was formed in 1974 and is based in Milan, Italy.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-08-03 Biolchim

Bologna, Italy

Biolchim is a company focused on the production and commercialization of biostimulants, whose function is to stimulate natural processes to enhance nutrient uptake, nutrient efficiency, tolerance to abiotic stress, and crop quality in full respect of sustainable agriculture values and practices. Biolchim was founded in 1973 and is based in Bologna, Italy.

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