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igc partners is the leader in sell-side M&A in latin america. Our track record with more than 400 completed transactions, in more than 27 years of history, proves that our greatest commitment is to the client.
igc partners advised Café Pacaembu, a traditional coffee roaster, on its sale to Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group, a global beverage company specialized in the roasted coffee segment. Founded in 1957, with headquarters in Vargem Grande do Sul, São Paulo State, Café Pacaembu has one of the most modern coffee roasting plants in the market and was recently recognized as the best extra strong coffee in Brazil.
igc partners is pleased to announce that it has advised Siagri Group and Datacoper, Brazilian references in management software for agribusiness, in the formation of Aliare and the subsequent investment by BTG Pactual's Impact Fund. With more than 20 years of operations, the companies combine to form the largest technology platform for the Brazilian agribusiness sector reaching more than 1000 customers and serving the entire production chain - from farmers to supply distributors and industrial groups. With the merger, Aliare will have a complete portfolio: ERP, CRM, BI, Document Management, Digital Signature, Data Intelligence, among others. Through the partnership with BTG's Impact Fund, Aliare intends to increase its leadership position in the sector through commercial expansion, development of new solutions seeking portfolio expansion, strategic acquisitions and innovation strengthening for agribusiness through the Conexa Hub.
Yes received investment from Aqua Capital.
igc partners advised Casa da Vaca, one of the largest distributors of veterinary products and supplies in Brazil, on the sell of a majority stake to Aqua Capital, a private equity fund focused on the agribusiness, food, and logistics sectors. Based in Perdões, Minas Gerais, Casa da Vaca was founded in 1975 and currently has an inventory of more than 4 thousand items and sales concentrated in Minas, Rio de Janeiro, and Espírito Santo. With the transaction, the goal is to consolidate the operations in the Southeast region and to expand the business of pet products.
igc partners is proud to announce that it has advised Setin Group on the acquisition of the Pullman Ibirapuera Hotel and the Ibis Expo SP hotel by XP Hotéis FII, a hospitality REIT. The transaction also involved Setin joining as an investor of the REIT. Both properties are located in privileged areas of the city of São Paulo. Headquartered in São Paulo, Setin is one of the largest real estate developers in Brazil. Already developed more than 6.6 thousand hotel rooms in +30 properties, accumulating extensive track record in the hospitality segment. The group also works with residential and commercial real estate development.
igc partners advised Grão de Ouro Agronegócios, an agricultural input distribution company, in the transaction with Aqua Capital, a private equity fund focused on the agribusiness and food segment in Latin America. Founded 15 years ago, Grão de Ouro is one of the main input distributors in Minas Gerais, serving more than 4 thousand rural producers, as well as input resellers through its wholesale unit, Grão de Ouro Insumos. The association with Aqua Capital aims to strengthen and expand the regional activities of Grão de Ouro, taking advantage of the fund's positioning in this segment.
Setin was acquired by Klabin Segall
igc partners advised AGP Group, an agricultural input distribution company, in the sale to Patria Investimentos, one of the largest alternative asset managers in Latin America. Founded in 2011, the AGP Group is one of the leading distributors of agricultural inputs in Mato Grosso. With the transaction, AGP Group will integrate Patria's platform in Mato Grosso, acting jointly with Lavoro and Impacto in the region.
Even and Melnick have formed a joint venture
LDI sold its shares of Cipasa to Prosperitas
igc partners advised Abase, a distributor of veterinary health care products with a strong presence in Brazil's Campinas region in the state of Sao Paulo, on the sale of a majority stake to Henry Schein, the world's largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health, and medical practitioners.
Rossi held Joint-Venture with Norcon
Raul Fulgêncio sold majority stake to Grupo LPS
igc partners advised Casa do Adubo, an agricultural and livestock inputs trade company, on raising growth capital with Axxon Group, a private equity fund focused on value creation in Brazilian middle market companies. Founded over 80 years ago, Casa do Adubo has 20 stores located in the states of Espírito Santo, Bahia, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais, Mato Grosso, Rondônia, Pará, and Acre. In these markets, it employs more than 500 professionals, covering its stores and external sales. It also operates with Casal Distribuidora, a company controlled by Casa do Adubo, responsible for the distribution of agricultural inputs for small and medium-sized resellers. The objective of this partnership with Axxon Group is to strengthen and expand the nationwide activities of Casa do Adubo and Casal Distribuidora.
San Remo issues a R$ 40,000,000.00 CRI (Commercial Mortgage-Backed Security) The issuance strengthens the holding’s working capital and provides the resources for the construction of the Chateau Carmelo. San Remo is a luxury real estate developer based in Curitiba-PR. Founded in 1981, it is known for its high-end property developments and unique products. igc partners structured the issuance and acted as financial advisor to San Remo, bringing a cost-competitive capital tailored to its needs. Payments occur when the apartments are sold, with a non-fixed amortization schedule.
Grupo SGGC issues a CRI (Commercial Mortgage-Backed Security) It was the group’s first capital markets issuance, raising a 10-year maturity bond. Grupo SGGC operates as a shopping mall developer and manager since 2004. The issuance was backed by one of the company’s assets, SerraSul Shopping in Pouso Alegre – MG. Advised by igc partners, the issuance was SGGC’s debut in the capital markets and delivered funds tailored to its short and long term cashflow needs.
igc partners advised Agro100, distributor of agribusiness inputs, on the transaction to sell a majority stake to Aqua Capital, a private equity fund focused on the agribusiness, food, and logistics sectors.
Grupo Zarin issued a CRI (Commercial Mortgage-Backed Security) It was the group’s first capital markets issuance. One of the largest real estate developers in the Indaiatuba region, Grupo Zarin operates in residential development, land development and in the lease of commercial real estate properties. Advised by igc partners, the operation was Zarin’s debut in the capital markets throughout the issuance of a commercial mortgage-backed security. It enabled both a longer maturity and a reduction in its cost of capital when compared to the bank lines used by the group.
igc partners advised Ferrari Zagatto, an agricultural input distribution company, in the transaction with AgroGalaxy, one of the largest agricultural input distribution platforms in Brazil. Founded in 1988, Ferrari Zagatto is currently one of the largest agricultural input distributors in the northwest of the state of Paraná, with 14 input stores and 9 grain units, serving more than 2,700 rural producers. The acquisition by AgroGalaxy aims to strengthen the company's presence in the southern region of Brazil, thus reinforcing its leadership position in the national agricultural retail market.
Seed issues a R$ 105,000,000.00 CRI (Commercial Mortgage-Backed Security) The resources will finance the construction of Dona Elisa, Kansas, Piassanguaba, Teviot, Itaverá, and LaPlace residential projects Seed is a platform that develops high-end housing condominiums linked to an ecosystem of value-added services such as security, wellness, and home automation. Founded in 2018, it is the largest company in its segment with approximately 50% market-share in the city of São Paulo. As Seed’s financial advisor, igc Partners structured the issuance that raised a long-term tailored capital for the company, with a non-fixed amortization schedule that occurs only when units are sold. All six developments are in high-end neighborhoods of São Paulo city, with a total of 56 houses and R$ 372 million in sales volume.
Ferrari Zagatto sold an equity stake to Origin
Veja Construções concluded the financing of the Bosques do Palermo project The funds will be used in the construction of the 2nd and 3rd towers of the project Veja has over 16 years of experience in Joinville’s real estate market, developing residential buildings. It has delivered many high-quality buildings in the region. The funds will be used to complete the construction of Bosques do Palermo, a full home club with 3 towers located in the Glória neighborhood, one of Joinville’s prime areas. In addition to having a long repayment period, of 18 months after the handover, the financing also included monthly disbursements of funds, which reduces interest rates and benefits the profit margin of the project. IGC Partners structured the operation and acted as financial advisor to Veja Construções.
Persa Incorporadora issues its first CRI, a real estate asset-backed security. There sources will be used to finance the Mauá Project, in Uberlândia, MG. With 13 years in the market, Persa is known for its innovative and high-standard projects in the city of Uberlândia. The funding was raised to finance the construction of the Mauá Living project, located in the region of Tabajaras.The project stands out for its modern design and high construction quality,meeting the growing demand for sophisticated housing. The financing provided attractive conditions and established Persa's first operation in the capitalmarkets, while also strengthening the developer's position in the local real estate market.
igc partners advised Fortgreen Comercial Agrícola Ltda. in the sale of a 65% stake to Origin Enterprises plc. Based in the state of Paraná and founded in 2004, Fortgreen is a leading manufacturer and marketer of specialty fertilizers, foliar fertilizers, biostimulants, adjuvants and controlled-release fertilizers for various crops.
Conx raised R$70,000,000.00 through the issuance of a CRI, a real estate asset-backed security. The funds will finance new real estate developments that will be launched in 2024 and 2025. Conx is a real estate development company with over 30 years of history, focused on the main neighborhoods of the city of São Paulo. It has built more than 2 million square meters across +160 projects, standing out due to the high quality of its product design and unique construction execution. The issuance brought funds with unrestricted use and flexible amortization schedule, allowing Conx to invest in its new vintage of residential projects. igc partners structured the operation and acted as exclusive financial advisor to Conx.
Realce was acquired by Lavoro.
Futuragro was acquired by Lavoro.
Denorpi was acquired by Lavoro.
Deragro was acquired by Lavoro.
Plenafértil was acquired by Lavoro.
**Uralkali enters the Brazilian market of fertilizer distribution with the acquisition of a 50% stake in Fertgrow** _The acquisition of 50% of the company allows direct sales of its production in one of the largest fertilizer consuming markets in the world_ Fertgrow, located in São Luiz, Maranhão, and one of the leading blenders in the distribution of fertilizers in the country's Arco Norte, was acquired by Uralkali, one of the world's largest potash producers. Founded in 2015, Fertgrow operates in one of the fastest growing agricultural regions in Brazil, MAPITO, PA and northeast MT. Through its qualified sales team, the company has sold 700,000 tons of NPK fertilizers. The sale of the stake held by a group of shareholders led by Keytrade, a Swiss trading company with global operations, was advised by igc partners.
igc partners advised Adubos Real on a partial stake sale to Marubeni.** _The company is based in Pouso Alegre, MG, and is one of the leaders in its field of activity, offering a complete range of services and products to farmers, such as proprietary fertilizers, pesticides, and seeds. The company also counts with a wholesale unit called Diamig, focused on serving retailers in the region._ Marubeni Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, was founded in 1858 and throughout its history has established a diverse network of business activities across wide-ranging fields including food, consumer products, chemical & forest products, agricultural inputs, energy & metals, power & plants projects, and transportation & industrial machinery.
Diban sold an equity stake to Marubeni.
igc partners advised SC Tec, Campo Total and Agro Seiva, companies focused on the distribution of agricultural inputs, in the transaction with Ihara, a company focused on the development of pesticides. Founded in 1995, in Recife, the group of companies is focused on serving the markets of fruit farming, sugarcane and irrigation, through a complete line of pesticides, seeds and solid and foliar fertilizers, with 8 stores located in 4 states in the Northeast region. The acquisition complements Ihara's strategy, which aims to consolidate the company's participation and investments in new agribusiness segments, participating in the potential growth of the Northeast region.
igc partners advised Agrosema, a distributor of agricultural inputs, on the transaction with Nutrien, the world's largest producer and distributor of fertilizers. Founded in 1986, Agrosema is currently the largest distributor of agricultural inputs in the state of São Paulo, with 14 stores in the Southeast region, serving more than 4 thousand rural producers. Nutrien's acquisition aims to consolidate the company's presence in Brazil, reinforcing its expansion in the country.
igc partners advised Terra Soluções Agrícolas, an agricultural inputs distribution company, in the transaction with Ihara, a company focused on the development of agricultural pesticides. Founded in 2003, in the city of Maceió, Terra is one of the largest distributors of agricultural inputs in the Northeast of Brazil, focused on products with high added value, with presence in 4 different states in Brazil. The company operates in the field of Crop Protection, Foliar Nutrition, Fertilizers, Animal Nutrition, Animal Health, Seeds and Irrigation and has great strength in Sugarcane, Cereals and Vegetables. Ihara´s acquisitions aims to consolidate the company's presence and investments in new agribusiness segments, participating in the growth potential of the Northeast region.
Terra Nova was acquired by Nutrien.
Oligo Basics was acquired by Innovad Group
Farmtech Completes Funding Round with Bewater Farmtech, a leader in the rural digital credit market in Brazil, aims to scale up the deferred payment sales process in the industry. Founded in 2017, Farmtech has established a business model based on partnerships with agricultural input resellers and manufacturers, currently covering 85% of the country's input supply chain. The company has already facilitated R$ 22 billion in credit for the sector through 200,000 transactions, utilizing a platform for quick credit approval that finances input sales directly at distributors. The primary objective of the funding is to consolidate Farmtech as the leading player in this segment and to support the company in scaling new revenue streams, such as financing agricultural parts and machinery. Igc Partners acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Farmtech in the transaction with Bewater.
Maxum Máquinas e Equipamentos was acquired by Brasif Founded 27 years ago, Maxum was the first Case IH dealership in Brazil and to this day is one of the most traditional and a benchmark in the segment. The company offers a complete and high quality portfolio of planters, tractors, harvesters and sprayers, aligned with excellent service and complete customer support throughout their journey. Brasif Máquinas is known for its distribution of machinery and equipment from the Case Construction, Hyster, Yale, FPT Industrial and Indeco brands. The acquisition of Maxum marks Brasif's entry into the agricultural machinery and equipment distribution segment, significantly expanding its portfolio of operations. With the inclusion of agribusiness, Brasif anticipates significant growth, with the expectation of increasing its gross revenue by 40% this year. igc partners advised Maxum in the transaction with Brasif.
Sweetmix Distribuidora was acquired by Univar Solutions Acquisition aims to expand Univar's operations in Latin America Sweetmix Distribuidora, a reference company in the distribution of chemical ingredients and specialties in Brazil, was acquired by Univar Solutions, a distributor with global operations. Founded in 1994, Sweetmix has a diversified portfolio, including food ingredients, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. The company has more than 1,400 active customers and an experienced and technical team of over 70 employees. The acquisition of Sweetmix Distribuidora, which was advised by igc partners in the transaction, will strengthen and expand Univar's presence in the distribution of chemical ingredients in Latin America, in addition to strengthen relationships with local customers and global suppliers through a unique portfolio.
Selectchemie was acquired by IMCD
igc partners is proud to announce it has advised Quimisa on its sale to Brenntag. Quimisa, founded in 1959 and headquartered in Brusque, SC, has a strong market position in providing industrial and specialty chemicals to regional and international clients in Southern Brazil. Their product portfolio includes industrial chemicals such as caustic soda and hydrogen peroxide as well as a wide range of specialty chemicals like textile auxiliaries, dyes and polymers. Products are supplied to the textile, household products, food and beverage and paper industries with a strong logistics and customer service model. One of the largest 500 companies in the southern region of Brazil, the Company has 4 branches located in strategic regions of Brazil and a transportation subsidiary called Quimilog to ensure agile and efficient logistics. Headquartered in Essen, Germany, Brenntag is the global leader in chemical and ingredients distribution, market they entered in 1912. Today, with presence in 76 countries through 580 offices, the Company has over 16,600 employees.
Plury Química was acquired by Manuchar The transaction will strengthen Manuchar’s presence in the human nutrition market in Brazil. Plury Química, a leading supplier of specialty chemicals and ingredients to the Human Nutrition and Beverage industries, has been acquired by Manuchar, a leading global distributor of chemicals. Founded in 1989, Plury Química has become a leading specialty and ingredient importer in Brazil, serving a diverse range of customers in Brazil's food and beverage industry with decades of relationships. Headquartered in Diadema, in the State of São Paulo, and with a branch in Paraíba, Plury Química has established itself in the market with a reputation for quality products, reliability of supply and customized services for its customers. Headquartered in Belgium, Manuchar is a global leader in chemical distribution and employs 2,500 people worldwide. Today Manuchar operates a local distribution network for chemical products in North America, Latin America, Africa, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. In Brazil, Manuchar has been present since 1993 and serves the entire country with 450 employees. The acquisition of Plury Química, which was advised by igc partners, will boost Manuchar's growth in Brazil in the human nutrition segment, in addition to expanding its geographic presence in the consolidating market for chemical distribution.
Bunzl acquires stake in Lanlimp Group The transaction stands out as one of the largest deals in the cleaning and hygiene products distribution segment in recent years. Founded in 1994, in Barra Mansa/RJ, Lanlimp Group is a leading company in the distribution of cleaning and hygiene products, attending over 1,500 clients in more than 13,000 points across all regions of Brazil, including cleaning service providers, hospitals and clinics, foodservice, among others. The Company has its operational base in Rio de Janeiro and a distribution center in São Paulo. Bunzl, a UK-based multinational specialized in distribution and services internationally, employs over 22,000 people, has a revenue of more than USD 15 billion worldwide, and operates across various regions including North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia and Oceania, as well as the UK and Ireland. The transaction between Bunzl and Lanlimp Group aims to strengthen the multinational's operations in cleaning and hygiene solutions in Brazil, while Lanlimp, under the leadership of its current shareholders, will enhance its national relevance and reinforce its presence with new clients and economic segments. The conclusion of the transaction is subject to the fulfillment of certain conditions. igc partners, which served as the exclusive financial advisor for Lanlimp Group, enhances its sector expertise and global coverage, with over 50% of its transactions concluded involving international investors.
The private equity funds GEF and Signal acquired a minority stake in GR Química The operation stands out as one of the first private equity transactions in the chemical distribution segment in Brazil. Founded in 1999, GR Química provides chemical solutions for water treatment and industrial effluents, being one of the leading gas chlorine packagers in the country and one of the largest sodium hypochlorite producers. The company operates in 5 locations in São Paulo, Minas Gerais, and Santa Catarina, covering most Brazilian states and exporting to Paraguay and Peru. The R$120 million investment, mainly cash-in, from the global private equity firm GEF Capital and Signal Capital, for a minority stake, will allow GR Química to accelerate its geographic expansion plan and inorganic growth. igc partners acted as the exclusive financial advisor to GR Química, consolidating its position as a leading financial advisory firm in the chemical sector in Latin America
D’Altomare Química was acquired by Univar.
Caif was acquired by Caldic The transaction will expand Caldic’s presence in the naturally sourced solutions market in North America Caif, a supplier of premium, naturally sourced ingredient solutions, was acquired by Caldic, an Advent-invested company, which is one of the global leaders in the specialty ingredients market. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in South Carolina, United States, Caif offers sourcing, customized production, and distribution of natural ingredients for the food & beverage, dietary supplement, and pet industries. By having a strong presence throughout the production chain, Caif guarantees its clients get the products with the desired mix of ingredients that best fits their own requests. The transaction, which was advised on the sell-side by igc partners, will significantly strengthen Caldic’s value-add product and services range for the dietary supplements and nutrition industry and enable further expansion in North America, specifically in the US.
Arinos was acquired by Univar.
Aldo Solar was acquired by Brookfield
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.
Vila Inhambu sold its minority participation at Drogarias DPSP S/A to the company's controllers
igc partners is proud to announce that has advised Poupafarma, drugstore retailer present in more than 30 cities, in the sale of a majority stake to InvestFarma, owned by middle-market private equity fund Stratus Capital Partners.
A igc partners tem o prazer de anunciar que assessorou a Opus, fabricante de produtos cosméticos com principal foco em cuidado capilar e higiene íntima, na transação para a aquisição de 100% de suas ações pelo Grupo Cless, dono de marcas de cosméticos como Charming, Lightner e Care Liss.
igc partners is proud to announce that it has advised CVS on the sale of Onofre to Raia Drogasil. Onofre is one of the most traditional pharmaceutical chains in Brazil, with over 85 years of history. The company operates more than 50 stores in the main states of the country and was a pioneer in online retail, being recognized as a digital pharmacy due to its vast expertise in e-commerce and mobile sales with delivery services. With a large portion of its revenues coming from this channel, it currently holds a leading position in the national market.
Nasha acquired the Phytoervas product line from Procter & Gamble
Divcom Pharma e FQM Farmoquímica merged their operations forming FQM Divcom
Osler Laboratory, maker of the insect repellent brand Exposis®, has been acquired by SC Johnson
Megalabs acquires Almeida Prado Laboratory's Complex 46. The transaction aims to strengthen Megalabs' market position, with Complex 46 being a relevant brand for the company's operations in the gastroenterology area. Positioned as one of the leading homeopathic laboratories, Almeida Prado has sold the recognized and traditional product Almeida Prado Complex 46 to Megalabs, expanding the OTC portfolio of the Uruguayan pharmaceutical company in the gastroenterology therapeutic field. Founded in 1959 in São Paulo by homeopath and researcher Estevam José de Almeida Prado and pharmacist Rubens Gimenes, Laboratório Homeopático Almeida Prado was a pioneer in industrialized homeopathy. Through the structuring and fulfillment of the founders' ideals, the laboratory launched a line of industrialized homeopathic medicines, in the molds of Europe and North America. Today, Almeida Prado is a reference in the Homeopathic Pharmaceutical Industry in the national market, with excellence in the production of effective and safe homeopathic medicines. With headquarters in Uruguay, Megalabs is one of the leading companies in the pharmaceutical market in Latin America. With a presence in 18 countries, over 8,000 employees, and more than 1,800 products, Megalabs has been expanding its presence in Brazil since 2016, through launches, acquisitions, licenses, and partnerships, increasingly strengthening its presence in the country's pharmacies. The acquisition of Almeida Prado 46 Complex by Megalabs, a transaction which was advised by igc partners on the sell-side, will boost Megalabs' sales and growth in gastroenterology in Brazil, in addition to expanding its presence in the OTCs market.
Cless received investment from One Equity Partners.
igc partners is pleased to announce that it has advised JAFRA Cosmetics International, a manufacturer of beauty products focused on direct sales, on the strategic alliance between its Brazilian subsidiary and a local group of investors. JAFRA Cosmetics International is one of the world's leading beauty product manufacturers offering a complete portfolio of skin care products, fragrances, makeup, and body and bath products. It has operations in 15 countries and more than 550,000 independent advisors. Since 2004, JAFRA has been a member of the Vorwerk group, a family company founded in 1883 and based in Germany.
igc partners is pleased to announce that it advised Forever Liss, the largest digital cosmetics brand in Brazil, in its transaction with Concept Investimentos, a Brazilian private equity fund manager. Founded in 2014, and headquartered in Lençóis Paulistas (SP), Forever Liss is the largest digital cosmetics brand in Brazil. With products inspired by its consumers, Forever Liss interacts daily with more than 4 million people on its social media, spreading beauty-related content and developing innovations in several categories.
Eico sells the majority of its portfolio to Duty Cosméticos Duty expects revenues of BRL 300 million for 2023 Eico, a well-known company in the beauty industry, concluded the sale of a majority stake to Duty Comésticos. Since 2018, Eico has sought to innovate and develop professional, high-quality hair care products. With the acquisition of a majority stake in Eico, which was advised by igc in the transaction, Duty's product portfolio, which had 115 items (SKUs), now stands at 300.
Grupo Boticário announces the acquisition of Truss The transaction accelerates the growth agenda while reinforcing Grupo Boticário's multichannel and multibrand strategy Grupo Boticário announces the acquisition of Truss Professional, a national brand leader in the hair care segment, highly consumed in beauty salons around the world. The brand is successful in more than 50 countries, with high standards formulations in their products, always innovating in the professional market. Founded in 2003, Truss is recognized for providing safety and high performance in procedures performed inside salons, due to highly concentrated formulations, with technological and vegan ingredients. Operating mostly through franchises, the brand has established itself among beauty professionals, with a strong DNA in education. Recently, the group inaugurated the largest and most modern international academy for professional hairdressers in the world, located in the state of São Paulo. In the last two years, the group launched two new business units: the Hair Spa by Truss, which provides exclusive experiences and treatments within licensed beauty salons, and La Moda, a brand focused on the pharma and food channels. In recent years, Grupo Boticário has made a series of investments and relevant movements in an attempt to serve the entire ecosystem of channels in the beauty market. With the acquisition of Truss, the strategy is to reach the professional segment, which in Brazil alone has approximately 790,000 professional hairdressers.1 The operation, advised by igc partners on the sell-side, accelerates the growth agenda of one of the largest business groups in Brazil and, at the same time, reinforces Grupo Boticário's multichannel and multibrand strategy. The agreement is enshrined as one of the main operations in the Brazilian beauty market formed from the union of two national companies.
Skala Cosmetics secures majority investment from Advent International Skala Cosmetics, the leading hair treatment creams company in Brazil, has received a majority investment from private equity firm Advent International. Established in 1986, Skala Cosmetics brand is a leader in hair treatment creams in Brazil and the fourth largest haircare brand in the country. The company boasts a portfolio of 155 products, with nearly 90% focused on hair care, including lines for hair restoration and styling creams. Internationally, Skala is present in over 40 countries, with its main markets in Latin America. Advent International is one of the largest global private equity investment firms. Over the past 25 years, Advent funds have invested over $7 billion in 70 companies in Latin America. In the consumer and retail sectors, they have invested $15 billion globally in over 85 companies, 24 of which are in Latin America. The investment in Skala Cosmetics, advised by igc partners, marks Advent International's inaugural investment in the cosmetics sector in Brazil. This investment aims to increase the company's production capacity, strengthen Skala's distribution, and enhance its international expansion efforts.
igc partners is pleased to announce that it has advised Prontmed, a structured clinical data provider for population health management, on the transaction with the Groups Fleury and Sabin. Founded in 1996, Prontmed is currently used by about 7 thousand doctors throughout Brazil and offers these clients a product dedicated to the generation of intelligence and data integration, supporting the needs of each medical specialty.
Psimon was acquired by Cremer
XP Private Equity acquired a minority stake in JL Health The operation stands out as one of the largest transactions ever made by a private equity in the dermatological technology distribution segment in Brazil. JL Health serves the dermatology, plastic surgery, and ophthalmology segments, and operates with 18 brands through companies such as MedSystems, the largest distributor and importer of medical equipment for dermatological treatment, health, and well-being in Latin America, with over 20 years of experience in the market. The holding has offices in São Paulo, Colombia, and Argentina. With an end-to-end provider solution, the company performs all stages of the value chain, from curatorship to regulatory aspects and technical assistance. Last year, the company generated BRL 520 million in revenue and expects to reach BRL 700 million this year. In addition to MedSystems, JL Health Group has MedBanking, a platform that offers financial solutions for health professionals and companies, and Med Academy, a training platform focused on aesthetic and plastic surgery market. XP's investment will allow the company to accelerate its organic and inorganic growth plan, with a focus on strengthening segments where the company operates discreetly or entering new markets such as gynecology, ophthalmology, and orthopedics.
LM Farma was acquired by Laboratories Urgo
Femme Laboratório da Mulher received investment from Casa de Gestão
igc partners is pleased to announce that it advised Femme Laboratório da Mulher in the fundraising transaction with L Catterton, a private equity fund focused on consumer goods. Femme Laboratório da Mulher is a diagnostic center exclusively focused on women's health and currently has five units in the city of São Paulo. The association with L Catterton aims to strengthen the brand and accelerate the expansion process.
Farmasa acquired Barrene
Hypermarcas and Farmasa (FamíliaSamaja) completed the merger of its operations
Dasa acquired an equity stake in MD1 Group companies.
Dasa acquired Cerpe.
Bunzl and CT Group formed a strategic alliance The transaction will strengthen Bunzl's presence in Brazil and expand its portfolio with surgical and medical devices. CT Group, a leading distributor of surgical and medical devices in Brazil, has been invested in by Bunzl plc, the specialist international distribution and services Group. Founded in 1997, CT Group is a national leader in the surgical and medical device market in Brazil, with a focus on neurosurgery and spinal area. CT Group connects exclusive and premium manufacturers with a wide range of hospitals and insurance companies throughout the country. The company has built a strong reputation for delivering innovative and high-quality medical devices, ensuring reliable supply and specialized logistics to meet the industry's demands. Bunzl plc is the global leader in value-added distribution and continues to expand its operations in over 30 countries across the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the UK & Ireland. With a workforce exceeding 20,000 employees worldwide, the company is aleading player in the distribution of healthcare, hygiene, safety, grocery, and food service products. The investment in CT Group, which was advised by igc partners, will boost Bunzl’s growth in Brazil in the medical devices segment, in addition to expanding its geographic presence in the health market.
CPO is associated with the OncoClínicas do Brasil Group.
igc partners is proud to announce that it has advised BSN medical – an Essity company – in the total asset sale of Neve, a medical textile product manufacturer, to a group of investors.
Blue Health sold and equity stake to Kinea
Vórtx held the Series B round with FTV Capital
Growth in sight Financial partnership drives expansion plans Vitra Capital, one of the largest multi-family offices in Brazil, completed the merger with the digital platform Warren. Vitra has more than BRL 12 billion in assets under management and serves as a wealth manager to high-net-worth families, in addition to perform wealth management and planning. With the merger, Vitra’s partners will become Warren’s shareholders, and will have more than BRL 20 billion in assets under management. The partnership aims to double the volume next year, reaching BRL 40 billion in assets under management and providing high-tech solutions to its customers.
Vista Capital completed the sale of a minority stake to XP Investimentos The transaction is expected to boost the growth of current and new investment strategies Asset manager with R$ 4.5 billion in assets under management, Vista Capital completed the sale of a minority stake to XP Investimentos. Vista Capital operates through two main strategies: Hedge Fund and Equities. Its flagship funds, Multistrategia and Vista FIA, stand out in the asset management industry. Vista was founded in 2014 by executives with previous experience at Angra Partners, BTG, Paineiras Investimentos and Vinci Partners, experienced professionals who knew how to manage risks, seize opportunities and control losses during the recent economic turbulence. Advised by igc partners in the transaction, Vista will continue to operate independently and will benefit from XP's distribution capacity, boosting the growth of current investment strategies and also expanding into new segments.
igc partners is pleased to announce that it has advised Trademaster, fintech focused on B2B financial and credit solutions, in the sale of a minority stake to BV. Founded in 2014, Trademaster has more than 600 thousand retailers that use its platform to regularly purchase from larger distributors and industries. The platform is cloud based and through APIs is able to connects with commercial partners systems, allowing clients to have longer terms and higher limits on purchase, all through a seamless and transparent experience. Through the partnership with BV, Trademaster will enlarge its product offering, while creating new solutions for small and medium companies.
XP Inc. has acquired a minority stake in SVN Investimentos. The agreement is the first under the new regulatory framework of the sector and solidifies SVN as the fifth-largest office associated with XP. Founded in 2007, SVN currently has around R$20 billion under management, with 26,000 active clients and a team of 460 people. The company has offices in Maringá, Curitiba, Foz do Iguaçu, Londrina, Cascavel, Campo Grande, and São Paulo, and recently expanded its presence to the Northeast after merging with Bahia Partners, another office affiliated with XP. The investment made by XP will enable SVN to strengthen its existing operations and invest in new sectors, such as the recently created M&A area. With the transaction, SVN expects to surpass the milestone of R$40 billion in assets under custody within the next 5 years. igc partners served as the exclusive financial advisor to SVN Investimentos. This is the 16th financial services transaction for igc in the last 18 months.
Suno sells minority stake to XP Inc. Partnership expands access to Suno Group's services. A leading company in the production of content and data analysis of the financial market, Suno sold a minority stake to the investment group XP Inc. Founded in 2016, Suno has more than 150,000 clients and 280 employees. Today, the group acts in several fields, including Suno Research, content portals, and recently launched Wealth Management, Asset Management and securites consultancy services. Advised by igc partners in the transaction, Suno Group will continue to act independently. From the partnership with XP, the company aims to boost the growth of its operation, in addition to expanding the access to its services.
Renova was acquired by UAE Exchange
Passfolio was acquired by Santander