M&A Deal Summary

Stirling Square Capital Partners Acquires Tapì

On December 20, 2022, private equity firm Stirling Square Capital Partners acquired manufacturer Tapì from Wise Equity

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Stirling Square Capital Partners’ 6th transaction in the Manufacturing sector.
  • This is Stirling Square Capital Partners’ 8th transaction in Italy.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2022-12-20
Target Tapì
Sector Manufacturing
Buyer(s) Stirling Square Capital Partners
Sellers(s) Wise Equity
Deal Type Secondary Buyout
Advisor(s) William Blair (Financial)

Target

Tapì

Padua, Italy
Tapì is a designer and producer of synthetic T Tops, which are mainly used for premium and super-premium spirit bottles. Tapì was formed in 1999 and is based in Padua, Italy.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Stirling Square Capital Partners

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2002
PE ASSETS 3.0B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Stirling Square Capital Partners is a private equity firm focused on control investments in mid-market businesses across Europe. Stirling looks for companies that offer potential for operational improvement and growth through organic expansion and cross border acquisitions. Targets companies are generally valued between €50 and €500 million. Sectors of interest include consumer and industrial products, business services, media and communications, pharmaceuticals/healthcare, and mature technology. Stirling Square Capital Partners was formed in 2002 and is located in London.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 33 of 35
Sector (Manufacturing) 6 of 6
Type (Secondary Buyout) 8 of 10
Country (Italy) 8 of 8
Year (2022) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-09-26 Resillion

London, United Kingdom

Resillion provides global testing, quality assurance, and technical analysis of digital systems, devices, content, and cyber security. Resillion was formed in 2015 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Buy €220M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-06-21 Infobric

Jonkoping, Sweden

Infobric is a provider of software and hardware for attendance systems, access control, asset monitoring, and energy efficiency on construction sites. Infobric was founded in 2004 and is based in Jonkoping, Sweden.

Buy -

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 19 of 22
Sector (Manufacturing) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 9 of 9
Country (Italy) 19 of 22
Year (2022) 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-12-12 Vittoria

Brembate, Italy

Vittoria is a manufacturer of bicycle tires, both for road and mountain bikes. Iconic brand and with a long history of successes in professional competitions (Tour de France, Giro d'Italia, Olympic games and many other). Vittoria is based in Brembate, Italy.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-08-01 Cantiere del Pardo

Forli, Italy

Cantiere del Pardo is a shipyard involved in the production of luxury sailing and motor yachts under 24 meters through its Grand Soleil, Pardo Yachts and VanDutch brands. Sales are supported by a global network of trusted partners who ensure a high level of customer presence and service. Cantiere del Pardo is based in Forli, Italy.

Sell -