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Wise Equity Acquires Serbios

On June 1, 2024, private equity firm Wise Equity acquired chemicals company Serbios from Equilybra

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Wise Equity’s 3rd transaction in the Chemicals sector.
  • This is Wise Equity’s 40th transaction in Italy.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2024-06-01
Target Serbios
Sector Chemicals
Buyer(s) Wise Equity
Sellers(s) Equilybra
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

Serbios

Badia Polesine, Italy
Serbios is specializing in the development and production of organic farming products, including bioinsecticides, fungicides, organic fertilizers, and traps, aimed at naturally combating plant parasites and diseases in agriculture, known for its focus on environmentally friendly solutions for pest management within the organic farming sector. Serbios was founded in 1991 and is based in Badia Polesine, Italy.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Wise Equity

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 41 of 42
Sector: Chemicals M&A 3 of 3
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 7 of 7
Country: Italy M&A 40 of 41
Year: 2024 M&A 3 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-05-16 Casa della Piada

Modena, Italy

Casa della Piada engages in the production of piadine and tigelle, much appreciated both in Italy and abroad. Casa della Piada is recognized for its high-quality products and for being always focused on healthy and organic foods. Casa della Piada was founded in 1974 and is based in Modena, Italy.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-06-25 Absolute Yachts

Podenzano, Italy

Absolute Yachts is a manufacturer of luxury yachts from 47 to 75 feet, in the Navetta, Flybridge and Coupe segments. By designing innovative and reliable boats made to be experienced at the highest level, the company has created new reference standards for the entire yachting industry and has been able to gain a role within the global nautical industry. All stages of product study, design and manufacture are completely in-house, and the customer relationship is supported by an effective dealer network. Absolute Yachts was founded in 2002 and is based in Podenzano, Italy.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Equilybra

Milan, Italy
Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2008
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Equilybra Capital Partners is a small Italian private equity firm. Equilybra targets a variety of transaction situations, including growth capital financings, private placements, MBOs, MBIs, LBOs, PIPEs, and take privates. Equilybra Capital Partners is based in Milan.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector: Chemicals M&A 1 of 1
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 1 of 1
Country: Italy M&A 2 of 2
Year: 2024 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-01-01 Serbios

Badia Polesine, Italy

Serbios is specializing in the development and production of organic farming products, including bioinsecticides, fungicides, organic fertilizers, and traps, aimed at naturally combating plant parasites and diseases in agriculture, known for its focus on environmentally friendly solutions for pest management within the organic farming sector. Serbios was founded in 1991 and is based in Badia Polesine, Italy.

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