Clessidra Group

Clessidra Private Equity’s Investor Meeting was an important opportunity to discuss and share recent achievements with all the investors. Ambassador Giampiero Massolo opened the event with insights into the current international geopolitical landscape. The CEO Andrea Ottaviano presented the latest updates on Clessidra Private Equity’s performance and portfolio highlights. Over the past 12 months, the company executed significant add-on acquisitions and completed two new investments, selected from almost 150 opportunities across five core verticals, and also successfully executed one exit. This led to a total of 12 deals closed or signed since last year. Raffaella Bordogna, Head of Sustainability and ESG, guided us through Clessidra Private Equity’s sustainability journey and outlined future ESG goals. The event ended with an in-depth discussion led by the Managing Directors and the CEOs of the portfolio companies, delving into growth stories and strategies.     Special thanks to all the stakeholders and colleagues who joined the meeting and contributed to the debate.     #ClessidraGroup #ClessidraPrivateEquity #InvestorMeeting 

Inflation and debt costs are trending downward, offering a more favorable outlook. However, some sectors face an economic slowdown, making selectivity key to closing deals, achieving exits, and securing investments. Providing flexibility through unitranche facilities and capital structure products can equip funds and entrepreneurs to manage volatility over the next 18-24 months, helping them remain resilient and pursue inorganic growth. Yesterday, Roberto Ippolito, Managing Director and Head of Investment Team at Clessidra Private Debt, shared our vision at the Mergermarket Private Equity and M&A Forum Italy 2024 on how our sector trends will shape the next 12 months and the key strategies to move forward. #ClessidraGroup #PrivateDebt #MergersAndAcquisitions

Through our Clessidra Restructuring Fund, we invest in Italian companies with strong business fundamentals that are encountering temporary financial constraints, supporting their relaunch. Established in September 2019, the Fund is based on the disposal of selected loans by leading Italian banks and also has financial resources raised from institutional investors to fund turnaround processes. The Fund's portfolio is currently made up of loans and equity investments in 12 Italian companies with relaunch processes underway. #Clessidra #ClessidraCapitalCredit #Turnaround

Candy Factory was born in 2022 from the integration of two historic confectionery companies, Casa Del Dolce Spa and LIKING S.P.A., via a joint deal between Clessidra Capital Credit, FVS SGR Spa and the reinvestment of the entrepreneurs of the two companies. The goal was to bring together leading Italian businesses and drive international expansion. We’ve already taken a significant step with the acquisition of Akellas, and its globally renowned balsamic candy brand, Monk's. This strategic move has expanded Candy Factory’s product portfolio and enhanced its global presence.   #ClessidraGroup #ClessidraCapitalCredit #CandyFactory #Confectionery

Clessidra Private Equity’s portfolio company Argea is leading the alcohol-free wines market, offering innovative solutions that cater to changing consumer preferences. With 36% of Italian consumers shifting toward non-alcoholic options, and a similar trend in the U.S. where the market is worth over $1 billion, Argea is meeting demand with its strategic R&D. Argea's latest lineup of alcohol-free wines includes eight diverse labels—white, red, and sparkling—each crafted to highlight the unique grape varieties and terroirs of Italy's renowned wine regions. #ClessidraGroup #ClessidraPrivateEquity #Argea #NonalcoholicWines #WineProduction 

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For over 25 years, OMA srl has been operating in the stamping and bodywork sector of sheet metal parts for high-end cars. Active in the luxury segment, the company is characterized by a strong growth trend and is committed to achieving zero emissions by 2035, as well as increasing energy savings through the installation of photovoltaic systems. Our investment, finalized in October 2023, is aimed at fostering the growth plan and translating OMA’s ESG program into action. #ClessidraGroup #ClessidraCapitalCredit #OMA

Thanks to our solid knowledge of the Italian market, we support stressed or distressed companies with limited access to traditional sources of financing, pursuing relaunch strategies aimed at long-term financial and asset rebalancing. Through our Clessidra Restructuring Fund, we invest across the capital structure to meet the needs of middle-market companies facing inflection points, from capital structure issues to other liquidity and financial matters. #Clessidra #ClessidraCapitalCredit #Turnaround

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Yesterday, CHIARA MAISANO, Managing Director of Clessidra Private Debt, spoke at the fourth module of the Elite Mediolanum Lounge. She offered a comprehensive view on how to structure private debt transactions, touching base on stakeholder and investor involvement, timing, costs and ESG integration. Chiara illustrated how Clessidra Private Debt strategically supported Italian SMEs with tailor-made financing solutions. A special thanks to ELITE and Banca Mediolanum. #ClessidraGroup #ClessidraPrivateDebt #SMEs