M&A Deal Summary

The Calzedonia Group Acquires Cantiere del Pardo

On August 1, 2023, The Calzedonia Group acquired marine company Cantiere del Pardo from Wise Equity

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is The Calzedonia Group’s 1st transaction in the Marine sector.
  • This is The Calzedonia Group’s 1st transaction in Italy.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2023-08-01
Target Cantiere del Pardo
Sector Marine
Buyer(s) The Calzedonia Group
Sellers(s) Wise Equity
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

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.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

The Calzedonia Group

Dossobuono, Italy
Category Company
Founded 1986
Sector Diversified
DESCRIPTION

The Calzedonia Group is a diversified holding company. The Group's products can be found globally, either directly or through franchising, under the Calzedonia, Intimissimi, Intimissimi Uomo, Tezenis, Falconeri, Atelier Emé and Antonio Marras brands. The Calzedonia Group also owns Signorvino, a chain of shops specializing in the sale of Italian wines. The Calzedonia Group was formed in 1986 and is based in Verona, Italy.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Marine) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 1
Country (Italy) 1 of 1
Year (2023) 1 of 1

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 20 of 22
Sector (Marine) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 7 of 9
Country (Italy) 20 of 22
Year (2023) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-12-20 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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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-09-19 Aleph

Lurate Caccivio, Italy

Aleph is a provider of format digital inkjet printers for textile and other applications but also drying systems, proprietary software, and consumables. Aleph is based in Lurate Caccivio, Italy.

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