M&A Deal Summary

Platinum Equity Acquires Fantini Group

On January 10, 2020, private equity firm Platinum Equity acquired beverage company Fantini Group from NB Private Equity Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Platinum Equity’s 1st transaction in the Beverages sector.
  • This is Platinum Equity’s 2nd transaction in Italy.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2020-01-10
Target Fantini Group
Sector Beverages
Buyer(s) Platinum Equity
Sellers(s) NB Private Equity Partners
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

Fantini Group

Ortona, Italy
Fantini Group markets and distributes wines from southern and central Italy. The company acquires grapes from local farmers, oversees production and markets wines under specialty labels to customers internationally.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Platinum Equity

Beverly Hills, California, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1995
PE ASSETS 48.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION
Platinum Equity's headquarters in Beverly Hills, California.
Platinum Equity's headquarters in Beverly Hills, California.

Platinum Equity is a private equity firm focused on acquiring divestitures of larger public companies primarily in North America and Europe. Historically, Platinum targeted technology/software related businesses, however, the firm has since branched out beyond tech and will consider acquisitions in a broad range of industries including chemicals, communications, logistics, healthcare, automotive, industrial products, and business services. Platinum Equity was formed in 1995 by Tom Gores and is based in Beverly Hills, California.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 107 of 150
Sector (Beverages) 1 of 2
Type (Secondary Buyout) 21 of 41
Country (Italy) 2 of 3
Year (2020) 1 of 8
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-11-22 Biscuit International

Paris, France

Biscuit International is a European manufacturer of private-label sweet biscuits, including traditional, as well as organic, low-sugar and eco-friendly products. Biscuit International is based in Paris, France.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-01-21 Centerfield

Los Angeles, California, United States

Centerfield is a technology-driven marketing and customer acquisition company driving millions for sales for residential services, business services, and telecommunications brands. Centerfield's marketing and sales technology platform, Dugout, and leading consumer guides engage with in-market consumers to help them purchase internet, TV, wireless, landline, and home security, amongst other products and services. Centerfield was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in Boston, New York, South Florida, Kingston and Montego Bay.

Buy -

Seller(S) 1

DESCRIPTION

NB Private Equity Partners is a publicly traded asset manager focused on acquiring direct investments in privately held companies. The Firm principally targets businesses in the US and looks to invest alongside other private equity managers when considering opportunities. NB Private Equity Partners is headquartered in the UK, with an additional office in the US.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 11
Sector (Beverages) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 1 of 2
Country (Italy) 2 of 5
Year (2020) 1 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-08-05 Rino Mastrotto Group

Trissino, Italy

Rino Mastrotto Group produces and supplies leather products. Rino Mastrotto Group SpA offers calf and bovine leather products for footwear such as classic shoes, casual, and sporting footwear, as well as for leather goods. Rino Mastrotto Group was founded in 1998 and is based in Trissino, Italy.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-01-22 Kroll

New York, New York, United States

Kroll is an independent financial advisory and investment banking firm, offering a broad range of consulting and advisory services to public and private companies. With more than 1,200 professionals serving clients worldwide. Kroll was founded in 1932 and is based in New York City.

Buy $4.2B