GIOVANNI BOZZETTO
Acquired by
AIMIA / PALADIN PRIVATE EQUITY
GIOVANNI BOZZETTO acquired by AIMIA / PALADIN PRIVATE EQUITY
Target
GIOVANNI BOZZETTO
Acquirer
AIMIA / PALADIN PRIVATE EQUITY
Context
Aimia Inc. acquired a majority stake (~94%) in Giovanni Bozzetto S.p.A. from Chequers Capital and other minority shareholders. The transaction was a partnership with Paladin Private Equity, which received an option to acquire up to 19.9% of the equity. The strategic goal was to leverage Bozzetto’s ESG leadership to expand into the Americas and Asia through organic growth and accretive M&A.
GIOVANNI BOZZETTO, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2022, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, representing a LOGIN discount to the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (10.6x).
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Target
Founded in 1919, Bozzetto is a global ESG-focused provider of specialty chemicals. It serves a diverse range of end-markets including textiles (softeners, dyes), construction (plasterboard additives), water treatment, and personal care. The group operates 6 manufacturing facilities worldwide, employs over 500 people, and has a vast portfolio of over 2,000 products.
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Other operations with GIOVANNI BOZZETTO
| Date | Acquirer | Target | Country | Sector | Deal Context |
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| 02/2026 | ONE EQUITY PARTNERS | GIOVANNI BOZZETTO | ITALY | Chemicals & Materials | One Equity Partners acquired a majority stake in Giovanni Bozzetto from the Canadian diversified holding company Aimia Inc. and Paladin Private Equity. The transaction followed Aimia's brief ownership period (since May 2023), during which the group expanded into Central America via the acquisition of StarChem. OEP plans to leverage its industrial expertise to accelerate Bozzetto's international expansion, particularly in the Americas and Asia, while doubling down on "Green Chemistry" innovations. |
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Authors: mynth contributor (mynth data is contributed by M&A / PE professionals and systematically cross-verified with private deal documents and official press releases).
Acquirer: paladin private equity / aimia