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pioneers and leaders in M&A in the industrials sector, we have a specialist team dedicated to meeting the different needs of our clients.
pioneers and leaders in M&A in the industrials sector, we have a specialist team dedicated to meeting the different needs of our clients.
MISA is a vertically integrated industry focused on limestone derived products. Based in the state of Ceará (Brazil), the company holds its own mineral reserves and serves various sectors of the economy such as steel industry, metallurgy, footwear, construction, among others.This is the company's second capital markets raising. In 2021, advised by igc, MISA issued its first CRI, which enabled a significant increase in production capacity. Since then, the company has more than doubled its revenues, enhanced its corporate governance, and now secured better loan conditions to support a new growth cycle.
Víqua was acquired by Krona The transaction allows Krona to enter the faucet segments for internal use and leverages its distribution strategy, especially in agribusiness, in addition to the growth strategy and complementation of its product catalog. Founded in 1995, Víqua offers a complete and innovative portfolio of Pipes, Fittings, Hoses, Purifiers, and Accessories for the construction materials (residential and building) and irrigation market. Also, driven by a strong innovation DNA, the Company is currently the leader in the ABS Faucet market. With a nationwide presence and also in about 10 other countries, the company serves more than 12,000 points of sale, through its broad and modern production structure, supported by a robust quality team and R&D specialists. Víqua is synonymous with recognition and excellence in its market. Krona is a national reference in the manufacture of Pipes, Fittings, and Accessories, with nearly 29 years of experience in this market. Currently, the Company has four industrial facilities, more than 57,000 customers, and 2,000 employees. Víqua was advised by igc partners in the transaction.
A.Azevedo Óleos sold majority stake to Oleon, a Groupe Avril subsidiary. igc partners is pleased to announce that it has advised A.Azevedo Óleos, a pioneering company in the production of oleochemicals and a reference in the Brazilian castor oilmarket, in the sale transaction to Oleon, an Avril company and European leader in oleochemicals, transforming vegetable oils and animal fats into fatty acids, glycerin, dimers, esters and other specialties. Founded in 1965, A.Azevedo Óleosis a family-owned business and a leader in the castor oil industry in Brazil. The company is recognized for its expertise in the extraction, industrialization, commercialization, and distribution of oleochemicals from various seeds. With a team of 250 employees, the company has become a benchmark for serving its more than 2,000 customers with quality and efficiency, offering a versatile, high-value-added, and 100% green portfolio. The acquisition of A.Azevedo Óleos by Oleon marks a transformational moment for the company and is aligned with the multinational's long-term sustainable growth plan.
igc partners is proud to announce that it has advised Wolpac on the sale of 100% of its stake to the Italian group Faac. Headquartered in the State of São Paulo and founded in 1965, Wolpac is one of the access control market leaders in Brazil. The company manufactures access control equipment for transportation and security segments.
Vault was acquired by Assa Abloy
Soft Film was acquired by Packing Group. The transaction stood out as one of the most significant deals in the embossed products segment for hygienic and disposable items in Brazil in recent years. Soft Film is a market leader in Brazil for films used in hygienic and disposable products, with strong investments in quality, innovation, and customer service. Despite offering high-value-added solutions for clients across various economic sectors, the company excels particularly in the Food & Beverage, Chemicals, and Agribusiness segments. This acquisition further solidifies Packing Group's position as a leader in packaging and plastic film solutions, enhancing its capabilities in the hygienic and disposable products segment, while also expanding its range of differentiated products and services for its customer base. The completion of the transaction is subject to the approval of the competent authorities and the implementation of customary precedent conditions for this type of operation. IGC Partners acted as the financial advisor to Soft Film.
Sinimplast acquired Globalpack
Founded in 1976, Sense Eletrônica has become a leading name in factory and process automation sensors across Latin America, with strong product design and engineering capabilities, exceptional customer service, and close relationships with over 2,000 clients. The acquisition of Sense strengthens TE Connectivity's strategy in the industrial automation market. With sensors playing an increasingly critical role in industrial operations, TE expands its portfolio itself as a provider of choice in the industrial automation market, accelerating local business growth in Brazil and enabling the expansion of Sense's robust portfolio to the rest of the world.
Founded in 1987 in Rio de Janeiro, Plastlabor has distinguished itself over the years as one of the leading suppliers of laboratory and scientific products for microbiological analyses in Brazil. With a comprehensive portfolio that includes ready-to-use culture media, disposable products, biosafety items, swabs, and laboratory accessories, the company has consolidated its market position, serving over 1,200 clients in laboratories, hospitals, food industries, and more. The acquisition by Solabia reinforces the group's strategy to expand its presence in the Brazilian market and strengthen its offering of solutions for microbiological investigations and the maintenance and transport of biological material. With this transaction, Solabia aims to integrate Plastlabor's capabilities with its own advanced technologies, creating synergies with its current subsidiary Laborclin, which will further benefit its clients and partners.
Ibema acquired Suzano Papel e Celulose
igc partners is pleased to announce that it advised FGS Brasil, a manufacturer of HDPE (high density polyethylene) pipes and fittings for the sanitation, gas, mining and construction utilities markets, in the transaction with Georg Fischer, a global player offering water, chemical and gas transportation solutions for more than 33 countries. Founded in 1997, FGS Brasil is the largest Brazilian manufacturer of HDPE pipes and fittings. Always investing in technologies and developing new products, FGS Brasil implemented in 2013 the largest and most modern plant for pipe extrusion, injection molding of connections, rotomolding and accessories in Polyethylene, Polypropylene and Metal Fittings. With national operations and manufacturing units in Cajamar - São Paulo and Recife - Pernambuco, FGS consolidates its growth in Brazil, with an area of 24,000m² and more than 10 extruder lines with diameters ranging from 20mm to 1600mm.
Drakar and Voga, companies of the Ledervin Group, have merged their operations with Matec, forming Ledervinmatec
Legrand acquires majority stake in Clamper The transaction focuses on strengthening Legrand's portfolio in the Surge Protective Devices (SPD) segment, as well as expanding the global presence of Clamper solutions. A pioneer in the production of high-tech electrical Surge Protection Devices for a wide range of economic sectors, Clamper has sold a majority stake to Legrand, a global leader in residential, commercial and industrial electrical solutions. Conceived and founded by Ailton Ricaldoni, Clamper started its trajectory in 1991, developing entirely customized and highly complex projects for large energy, telecommunications, mining and oil and gas exploration companies. In its more than 30 years of history, the Company has achieved a leadership position for its quality, customization, and technology of its products. Besides innovating in its solutions, Clamper is also the first industry to be established in the first industrial airport in Latin America. Thus, it strengthens the performance of its subsidiaries in Mexico, Colombia and USA, in complement to the international business it already carries out in more than 20 countries. Legrand, headquartered in France, is a leader in electrical and digital systems for building infrastructure, employs more than 36,000 employees worldwide and operates in North America, Latin America, Africa, Europe, Middle East, and APAC. In Brazil, it is known by the brands: Legrand, Pial, Bticino, HDL, SMS, Daneva and Cemar. The transaction between Clamper and Legrand, advised by igc partners on the sell-side, occurred to strengthen and bring synergies to both parties involved. The French Company will strengthen its portfolio of solutions for protection of electrical systems and its operations in Latin America, while Clamper, which continues under the leadership of its current shareholder and CEO, Marcelo Lobo, will increase its international relevance and strengthen its operations in new distribution channels.
Cal Viva issues a CRI Operation allows the mining company to expand production to meet the increased orders of its main customer Supplier of a joint-venture formed by one of the biggest Brazilian business groups and two important international companies, Cal Viva needed to install a new kiln to meet the increased orders of its main customer. Contracting a bank loan would be the expected path to follow for the company in light of its need to raise funds to finance an increase in the capacity of its production unit in Limoeiro do Norte (CE). Advised by igc partners, Cal Viva opted to issue a CRI, a commercial mortgage-backed security. The result was a fundraising with longer terms and lower costs than contracting a bank line. Besides igc, Cal Viva also relied on the services of FLH Advogados, True Securitizadora and Vortx.
A Geradora acquired Poliservice.
A Gerdadora received investment from GG Investimentos.
A Geradora was acquired by Loxam The operation stood out as one of the largest equipment rental company transactions in recent years. A Geradora, established in 1989, is a leading company in Brazil's power generation rental market. With a strong fleet of high-quality equipment focused on backup and off-grid power solutions, A Geradora operates through 15 branches strategically located across the country. The company has a diverse customer base spanning various industries and employs approximately 650 individuals, with its headquarters in Salvador, Bahia. This acquisition solidifies Loxam's position in the Brazilian equipment rental market. Together, these operations are expected to generate combined pro-forma revenue of BRL 450m (approximately EUR 85 million) for Loxam in Brazil in 2022. With a consolidated network of 42 branches nationwide, Loxam will have an extensive reach and improved proximity to customers. The completion of the transaction is contingent upon the fulfillment of specific conditions and is anticipated to occur in the upcoming weeks. IGC Partners served as the exclusive financial advisor for A Geradora's second transaction, which followed the first in 2010, when the private equity fund Angra Partners joined the company.
igc partners is pleased to announce that it advised Nepos, the leading player on car park system in Brazil, in its sale to CAME S.p.A, the Italian multinational company leader in integrated technological solutions to improve the quality of life in residential, urban mobility, and business areas. Founded in 2006, Nepos has seven advanced posts across Brazil, managing more than 15 thousand parking systems in more than 700 car parks, including malls, airports, exhibition centers, supermarkets and other places with a high flow of vehicles. Nepos’ acquisition is an important sign of CAME’s growth and market consolidation, strengthening its position on the car parking and parking systems global market.
igc partners is proud to announce that it has advised Ourolac, UHT dairy solutions to the foodservice market, on raising of growth capital investment by selling a minority stake to 2bCapital, private equity fund of Grupo Bradesco, and Siguler Guff, a USA private equity fund with more than USD 12 billion of assets under management. Ourolac plans, along with 2bCapital and Siguler Guff, to strengthen its presence in the Brazilian market by increasing production capacity, launching new solutions and increasing national coverage that currently includes clients such as Burger King, Bob’s, KFC, Giraffas, Chiquinho Sorvetes, Cinepólis, Cacau Show and a wide network of foodservice distributors.
igc partners is proud to announce that it has advised Padtec on the acquisition of its submarine networks division by IPG Photonics, a Nasdaq listed company and global leader in high power lasers and amplifiers. Headquartered in Campinas, Padtec is the main player based in Latin American that is specialized in optical networking systems, developing, manufacturing and providing equipment for DWDM networking systems in the global market. The Company has over 200 thousand Km of deployed networks in the Latin American region.
Prisma Pack was acquired by Huhtamaki
Graffo Paranaese, of Sonoco Group, acquires 100% of Inapel Embalagens The operation stands out as one of the main transactions in the flexible packaging segment in Brazil in recent years. Founded in 1971, Inapel is a traditional national flexible packaging company focused on the food sector, with a wide portfolio of products such as bags, blisters, pouches, brick packs, doy packs, flow packs and others. The Company, which has its headquarters in Guarulhos/SP and an industrial plant in Jundiaí/SP, is a supplier to the main multinational consumer goods companies in the domestic market and has a production capacity of 1,500 tons/month. Sonoco is a global provider of consumer, industrial, healthcare, and protective packaging. With sales of $7.3 billion in 2022, the Company has 22,000 employees working in approximately 300 operations in 32 countries serving some of the world’s best-known brands in some 85 nations. The transaction is part of Sonoco's global strategy to increase its operations in response to the growing demand for this type of packaging in Brazil, adding value to customers and facilitating the development of Sonoco Graffo's activities in Brazil. For Inapel, this will guarantee the continuity of the Company's operations with excellence in the market, new investments, and expansion of its activities. igc partners, which served as the exclusive financial advisor for Inapel, enhances its sector expertise and global coverage, with over 50% of its transactions concluded involving international investors.