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02/2026

GIOVANNI BOZZETTO acquired by ONE EQUITY PARTNERS

ITALY Chemicals & Materials / Specialty Chemicals REV 250M - 500M EUR

Context

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.

It is worth noting that the fund Aimia / Paladin Private Equity took control of Giovanni Bozzetto through an LBO in 2023.

GIOVANNI BOZZETTO, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2024, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , a level to compare with the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.6x).

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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

List of similar M&A transactions (Date, Acquirer, Target, Country, Sub-sector)
DateAcquirerTargetCountrySector
03/2023AIMIA / PALADIN PRIVATE EQUITYGIOVANNI BOZZETTOITALYSpecialty Chemicals

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Revenue range: 250M - 500M EUR

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Acquirer: one equity partners