Riello Investimenti acquires 70% of Filtes International

PedersoliGattai advised buyer Riello Investimenti sgr; Pirola Pennuto Zei & Associati advised seller Carrara; and Pirola Corporate Finance acted as financial advisor to the seller. Riello Investimenti sgr, through its fourth private equity fund Buy&Build Opportunities, has finalised agreements to acquire a 70% stake in Filtes International. Filtes International is an Italian company specialising in the production of high‑performance industrial yarns intended for the manufacture of safety devices. The investment is consistent with the fund’s strategy to reinforce manufacturing excellence with strong technological specialisation and a solid international presence. Riello Investimenti’s entry into Filtes aims to consolidate the company’s leadership in high value‑added segments and to accelerate growth through targeted investments, development of new product lines and the strengthening of international commercial activities. PedersoliGattai represented client Riello Investimenti sgr with a team composed by: partner Andrea Faoro and senior associate Alessandro Passanisi for corporate matters; senior counsel Nicola Martegani and associate Camilla Marzato for due diligence; and senior lawyer Francesco Airaldi for labour/employment matters. Pirola Pennuto Zei & Associati represented client Carrara with a team composed by: associate partner Federico Salvatore and associate Ginevra Trimarchi for all legal aspects. Pirola Corporate Finance acted as financial advisor to the seller with a team composed by: founding partner Ludovico Mantovani, managing director Marco Gregorini and analysts Marco Lombardini and Alessandro Penza.

Riello Investimenti acquires 70% of Filtes International

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