Kartesia supports share buyback by Poggipolini S.p.A.

Kartesia, the European specialist provider of capital solutions for small and mid-sized companies, is pleased to announce that it has provided a tailored capital solution to support Poggipolini S.p.A. (“Poggipolini” or “the Company”) in regaining full control of the company via a share buyback. The shares were acquired from Cherry Bay Capital Group, which had taken a stake in the Company in 2020 through a club deal. The transaction allows Poggipolini to consolidate its independence, strengthen the international growth path pursued in recent years, and secure long-term capital to continue advancing organic and inorganic growth opportunities.

Poggipolini is a leader in the design and manufacturing of critical fastening components, precision parts, and transmission systems made of titanium and special steel alloys for the aerospace, space, and defense markets. Founded in 1950 in San Lazzaro di Savena (BO) as a mechanical workshop, Poggipolini S.p.A. has evolved into one of the world’s leading players in the hot forging segment of hi-tech fasteners, serving major American and French multinationals in aerospace and defense. External growth began in 2022 with the acquisitions of Aviomec (Mornago, Varese) and in 2024 Houston Precision Fasteners (Houston, Texas), bringing foreign revenue to 75% of the total and 25% domestic revenue.

The investment in Poggipolini was made through Kartesia’s Credit Opportunities strategy (KCO), through which Kartesia continues to demonstrate its ability to partner with family-owned businesses, offering flexible, long-term capital solutions. Since opening its Milan office in 2022, Kartesia keeps expanding its presence in the Italian market, building enduring relationships with leading companies. The investment was led by Guillermo Ferre, Davide Maggioni, and Lorenzo Carraro.

Guillermo Ferre, Partner and Head of Spain and Italy at Kartesia, commented: “This transaction represents an important milestone for Kartesia in Italy, and we are honored to have partnered with Poggipolini in this new phase of its development. Our ability to structure flexible capital solutions that support entrepreneurial ambitions is what Kartesia stands for, and we are delighted to contribute to the continued success of one of Italy’s industrial champions.”

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For further details please contact:

H/Advisors Maitland – Finlay Donaldson
kartesia-maitland@h-advisors.global
+44 (0) 7341 788 066