M&A Deal Summary

Wise Equity Acquires Tatuus

On February 16, 2017, private equity firm Wise Equity acquired automotive company Tatuus

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Wise Equity’s 2nd transaction in the Automotive sector.
  • This is Wise Equity’s 26th transaction in Italy.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2017-02-16
Target Tatuus
Sector Automotive
Buyer(s) Wise Equity
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)
Advisor(s) LCA Studio Legale (Legal)

Target

Tatuus

Concorezz, Italy
Tatuus is a provider in the design, manufacturing, and sale of racing cars. Tatuus produced more than 1.800 racing cars, collaborating with many of the most prestigious brands in the industry, such as Renault, Toyota, Honda, Abarth, Cosworth, Ford, Volkswagen, and Mazda. Tatuus is based in Concorezz, Italy.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

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 27 of 41
Sector (Automotive) 2 of 2
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 24 of 31
Country (Italy) 26 of 39
Year (2017) 3 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-02-01 Imprima

Milan, Italy

Imprima is a provider in the development and innovation in the textile printing and finishing sectors. Imprima was formed in 2017 and is based in Milan, Italy.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-05-08 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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Mergr

Product

Company

Legal