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REIVAX S/A Automação e Controle is a Brazilian multinational specialized in developing and applying technological and innovative solutions for automation and control of power generation systems. The company serves large hydroelectric and thermal power plants, substations, wind and solar facilities, as well as industrial clients with their own power generation, including refineries, steel mills, and offshore platforms.
Strategic rationale
The acquisition is part of WEG’s strategy to expand its footprint in the energy generation market. With the integration of Reivax, WEG strengthens its portfolio and market presence in automation and control systems, especially for renewable energy projects and critical power infrastructure.
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MISA is a vertically integrated industrial company focused on limestone-derived products. Based in Ceará, Brazil, the company owns its own mineral reserves and supplies a variety of industries including steel, metallurgy, footwear, and construction.
Strategic rationale
This marks MISA’s second capital markets transaction. In 2021, also advised by igc partners, the company issued its first CRI, which enabled a significant expansion in production capacity. Since then, MISA has more than doubled its revenue, enhanced its corporate governance, and returned to the market under improved conditions to support a new cycle of growth and expansion.
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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 oil market, 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 Óleos is 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.
Strategic Rationale
This acquisition marks a transformational moment for A.Azevedo Óleos and strengthens Oleon’s position in the rapidly growing South American market, particularly in Brazil, aligning with its long-term strategy for sustainable growth.
It represents a pivotal step in Oleon’s global expansion, reinforcing its presence in South America and strengthening its footprint in the Brazilian market — a region with significant long-term growth potential, especially in lubricants and personal care. By combining A.Azevedo Óleos’ deep expertise, strong local presence, and green, value-added portfolio with Oleon’s global leadership and sustainable growth strategy, the companies are well-positioned to deliver greater value to their customers and enhance their global positioning in the oleochemicals market.
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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.
Strategic Rationale
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.
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Soft Film Indústria e Comércio de Plásticos Ltda is a leading Brazilian manufacturer of embossed films for hygiene and disposable products. The company is recognized for its strong investment in quality, innovation, and customer service. In addition to offering high value-added solutions to clients in various sectors — including food & beverage, chemicals, and agribusiness — Soft Film stands out for its solid presence in the hygiene and disposable packaging market.
Strategic Rationale
The acquisition is one of the most relevant transactions in Brazil’s embossed hygiene films segment in recent years. It strengthens Packing Group’s leadership in plastic films and packaging solutions, reinforcing its position in the hygiene sector and expanding its portfolio with differentiated products and services for its customer base.
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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.
Strategic Rationale
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.
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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 operation stands out as one of the main transactions in the flexible packaging segment in Brazil in recent years.
Strategic Rationale
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.
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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.
LOXAM is the leading French and European company in equipment and tool rental for construction and worksites, industry, landscaping, event management, and services. The Group is the 4th largest player in the world, with consolidated revenue of €2.4 billion in 2022, leveraging the know-how and commitment of its 11,800 employees across more than 1,090 branches in 30 countries.
The operation stood out as one of the largest equipment rental company transactions in recent years.
Strategic Rationale
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.
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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.
Strategic Rationale
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.
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Cal Viva supplies a joint venture formed by one of Brazil’s largest business groups and two major international companies. With a production facility located in Limoeiro do Norte (CE), the company operates in the lime production and mining sector, serving industrial applications.
Strategic rationale
The CRI issuance aimed to finance the installation of a new kiln to meet increased order volumes from its main client. Advised by igc partners, Cal Viva chose to access the capital markets instead of pursuing traditional bank financing. The result was a long-term funding structure with more favorable costs, securing the necessary capital to expand the production capacity of its operation.
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Founded in 2006, Nepos Sistemas is a Brazilian leader in parking solutions, with seven operational hubs and over 115 employees managing more than 15,000 parking systems across more than 700 sites — including malls, airports, exhibition centers, supermarkets, and other high-traffic locations.
CAME S.p.A., headquartered in Dosson di Casier, Treviso, Italy, is a global provider of integrated technological solutions for access control, automation, and smart mobility. The company operates in over 21 countries with a workforce of approximately 1,700 and is active in more than 118 markets globally. The acquisition of Nepos aligns with the expansion of its CAME Parkare division in Latin America.
Strategic Rationale
CAME aimed to reinforce its position in the global parking systems sector and drive its business growth in evolving smart-city and urban mobility environments. Integrating Nepos allows CAME Parkare to leverage local market expertise, enhance user-centric parking experiences, and expand its international footprint via a proven partner with established infrastructure in Brazil.
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Founded in 1997, FGS Brasil Indústria e Comércio Ltda. is the largest Brazilian manufacturer of HDPE pipes and fittings, with production plants in Cajamar (SP) and Recife (PE). Its capabilities include extrusion, injection molding, rotomolding, and manufacture of polyethylene, polypropylene, and metal fittings—serving sanitation, gas, mining, and construction utilities markets.
Georg Fischer AG (GF Piping Systems), based in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, is a global leader in flow solutions. Active since 1802, GF operates in over 33 countries, offering piping systems made of plastics and metal for water, gas, and industrial applications.
Strategic Rationale
The acquisition solidified Georg Fischer’s footprint in South America, giving it a proprietary platform in Brazil through FGS’s two manufacturing sites. It aligned with GF’s global growth strategy to expand in emerging markets by enhancing its service to utility and industrial segments, particularly in water and gas distribution. It also enabled GF to participate in large infrastructure initiatives, including São Paulo’s water-loss reduction programs.
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Padtec S.A., founded in 1999 and headquartered in São Paulo, is a global leader in optical communications systems, particularly in DWDM technologies. The company’s OTN-Switch platform and related intellectual property were transferred as part of this deal.
Ekinops, based in Paris, France and listed on Euronext, provides optical transport solutions for telecom operators and data networks worldwide.
Strategic Rationale
This acquisition strengthened Ekinops’ product portfolio, enabling it to deliver scalable OTN/DWDM solutions to support 5G and high-bandwidth transport markets. For Padtec, the deal unlocked R&D capital and validated its engineering excellence.
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Founded in 1965 and headquartered in São Paulo State, Wolpac Sistemas de Controle Ltda. is a leading Brazilian manufacturer specializing in access control equipment for transportation and security sectors. The company is renowned across Latin America for its comprehensive portfolio of pedestrian and vehicle entry solutions and maintains strong production capabilities and around 200 employees.
FAAC Group, established in 1965 in Italy, is a global pioneer in automation and access control systems, operating across three business units (Access Automation, Parking Technology, and Access Control) with over 3,600 employees in 29 countries. Through its subsidiary Magnetic Autocontrol (Brazil), FAAC completed the acquisition of Wolpac in June 2019.
Strategic Rationale
This acquisition reinforces FAAC’s strategic focus on expanding in Latin America, integrating Wolpac’s deep market presence, manufacturing capacity, and product expertise into its Access Control business unit. The transaction aligns with FAAC’s broader strategy to combine global innovation with local specialization, enabling it to offer enhanced access control solutions across the region.
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Padtec S.A., founded in 1999 and headquartered in São Paulo, is a global leader in optical communications systems, specializing in DWDM technologies. Its Submarine Networks Division (Padtec SND), based in São Paulo with about 30 employees, developed submarine networking technology and systems, including optical line amplifiers (repeaters), as well as planning, deployment, and maintenance services for undersea cables.
IPG Photonics Corporation, based in Oxford, Massachusetts, is a world leader in high-power fiber lasers and amplifiers, with a global presence and a focus on high-performance optical systems.
Strategic Rationale
In January 2019, IPG Photonics acquired 100% of Padtec’s Submarine Networks Division for R$ 75 million (approximately US$ 20 million). The sale was part of Padtec’s strategy to refocus on high-capacity terrestrial optical transport, reallocating resources to R&D, debt reduction, and international expansion. For IPG, the acquisition strengthened its entry into submarine networking systems, combining its high-power amplifier technologies with Padtec’s undersea expertise.
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ASSA ABLOY Brasil, part of the Swedish global leader in door opening solutions, acquired Vault, a Brazilian company specialized in physical barriers, access control, and high-security integrated systems.
Strategic Rationale
The acquisition strengthened ASSA ABLOY Brasil’s position as the company offering the most complete lineup of security solutions — including locks, fire doors, panic bars, as well as armored booths, windows, security guards, gates, and more. It also accelerated Vault’s ambitious growth trajectory while retaining its local management.
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Prismapack, founded in 2001 and headquartered in Camaçari, Bahia, is a market leader in manufacturing high-performance hygienic films for personal care products such as diapers and sanitary pads. Prismapack had a strong growth trajectory.
Huhtamaki Oyj is a Finnish packaging company established in 1920 and headquartered in Espoo, Finland. It specializes in consumer and specialty packaging with a global presence, including facilities in Asia, Europe, North America, and South America.
Strategic Rationale
In August 2011, Huhtamaki acquired 100% of Prismapack via its Brazilian subsidiary. The acquisition strengthened Huhtamaki’s position in hygienic films within the fast-growing Brazilian market and expanded its global films segment footprint. It complemented Huhtamaki’s strategy to focus on flexible packaging, enhancing its ability to serve global hygiene customers from a local base.
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Drakar and Voga, part of the Ledervin Group, are established producers of synthetic laminates serving markets such as fashion, furniture, decoration, technical fabrics, and coverings. Both brands have a strong presence in Brazil and abroad, with industrial operations in São Paulo state.
Matec is an industrial company focused on technical surface solutions, and its operations were integrated with Ledervin’s during the merger.
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Seguimos de cerca la evolución de las principales tesis sectoriales y perfiles de transacción. En los últimos años, hemos liderado diversas transacciones relevantes, conectando compradores globales con el sector.
Seguimos de cerca la evolución de las principales tesis sectoriales y perfiles de transacción. En los últimos años, hemos liderado diversas transacciones relevantes, conectando compradores globales con el sector.
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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 $7.3 billion in 2022, the Company has 22,000 employees working in approximately 300 operations in 32 countries serving some of the world’s best-known brands in some 85 nations.
The operation stands out as one of the main transactions in the flexible packaging segment in Brazil in recent years.
Strategic Rationale
The transaction is part of Sonoco's global strategy to increase its operations in response to the growing demand for this type of packaging in Brazil, adding value to customers and facilitating the development of Sonoco Graffo's activities in Brazil. For Inapel, this will guarantee the continuity of the Company's operations with excellence in the market, new investments, and expansion of its activities.
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Padtec S.A., founded in 1999 and headquartered in São Paulo, is a global leader in optical communications systems, specializing in DWDM technologies. Its Submarine Networks Division (Padtec SND), based in São Paulo with about 30 employees, developed submarine networking technology and systems, including optical line amplifiers (repeaters), as well as planning, deployment, and maintenance services for undersea cables.
IPG Photonics Corporation, based in Oxford, Massachusetts, is a world leader in high-power fiber lasers and amplifiers, with a global presence and a focus on high-performance optical systems.
Strategic Rationale
In January 2019, IPG Photonics acquired 100% of Padtec’s Submarine Networks Division for R$ 75 million (approximately US$ 20 million). The sale was part of Padtec’s strategy to refocus on high-capacity terrestrial optical transport, reallocating resources to R&D, debt reduction, and international expansion. For IPG, the acquisition strengthened its entry into submarine networking systems, combining its high-power amplifier technologies with Padtec’s undersea expertise.
Actuamos con una amplia red de compradores estratégicos e inversionistas financieros a nivel global, incluyendo fondos de private equity, family offices y compañías multinacionales de diversos sectores.
Actuamos con una amplia red de compradores estratégicos e inversores financieros a nivel global, incluyendo fondos de private equity, growth, venture capital y compañías multinacionales de diversos sectores.
Seguimos de cerca la evolución de las principales tesis sectoriales y perfiles de transacción. En los últimos años, hemos liderado diversas transacciones relevantes, conectando compradores globales con el sector.
Seguimos de cerca la evolución de las principales tesis sectoriales y perfiles de transacción. En los últimos años, hemos liderado diversas transacciones relevantes, conectando compradores globales con el sector.
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Soft Film Indústria e Comércio de Plásticos Ltda is a leading Brazilian manufacturer of embossed films for hygiene and disposable products. The company is recognized for its strong investment in quality, innovation, and customer service. In addition to offering high value-added solutions to clients in various sectors — including food & beverage, chemicals, and agribusiness — Soft Film stands out for its solid presence in the hygiene and disposable packaging market.
Strategic Rationale
The acquisition is one of the most relevant transactions in Brazil’s embossed hygiene films segment in recent years. It strengthens Packing Group’s leadership in plastic films and packaging solutions, reinforcing its position in the hygiene sector and expanding its portfolio with differentiated products and services for its customer base.
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REIVAX S/A Automação e Controle is a Brazilian multinational specialized in developing and applying technological and innovative solutions for automation and control of power generation systems. The company serves large hydroelectric and thermal power plants, substations, wind and solar facilities, as well as industrial clients with their own power generation, including refineries, steel mills, and offshore platforms.
Strategic rationale
The acquisition is part of WEG’s strategy to expand its footprint in the energy generation market. With the integration of Reivax, WEG strengthens its portfolio and market presence in automation and control systems, especially for renewable energy projects and critical power infrastructure.
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Drakar and Voga, part of the Ledervin Group, are established producers of synthetic laminates serving markets such as fashion, furniture, decoration, technical fabrics, and coverings. Both brands have a strong presence in Brazil and abroad, with industrial operations in São Paulo state.
Matec is an industrial company focused on technical surface solutions, and its operations were integrated with Ledervin’s during the merger.
Actuamos con una amplia red de compradores estratégicos e inversionistas financieros a nivel global, incluyendo fondos de private equity, family offices y compañías multinacionales de diversos sectores.
Actuamos con una amplia red de compradores estratégicos e inversores financieros a nivel global, incluyendo fondos de private equity, growth, venture capital y compañías multinacionales de diversos sectores.
Seguimos de cerca la evolución de las principales tesis sectoriales y perfiles de transacción. En los últimos años, hemos liderado diversas transacciones relevantes, conectando compradores globales con el sector.
Seguimos de cerca la evolución de las principales tesis sectoriales y perfiles de transacción. En los últimos años, hemos liderado diversas transacciones relevantes, conectando compradores globales con el sector.
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ASSA ABLOY Brasil, part of the Swedish global leader in door opening solutions, acquired Vault, a Brazilian company specialized in physical barriers, access control, and high-security integrated systems.
Strategic Rationale
The acquisition strengthened ASSA ABLOY Brasil’s position as the company offering the most complete lineup of security solutions — including locks, fire doors, panic bars, as well as armored booths, windows, security guards, gates, and more. It also accelerated Vault’s ambitious growth trajectory while retaining its local management.
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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.
Strategic Rationale
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.
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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 oil market, 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 Óleos is 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.
Strategic Rationale
This acquisition marks a transformational moment for A.Azevedo Óleos and strengthens Oleon’s position in the rapidly growing South American market, particularly in Brazil, aligning with its long-term strategy for sustainable growth.
It represents a pivotal step in Oleon’s global expansion, reinforcing its presence in South America and strengthening its footprint in the Brazilian market — a region with significant long-term growth potential, especially in lubricants and personal care. By combining A.Azevedo Óleos’ deep expertise, strong local presence, and green, value-added portfolio with Oleon’s global leadership and sustainable growth strategy, the companies are well-positioned to deliver greater value to their customers and enhance their global positioning in the oleochemicals market.
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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.
Strategic Rationale
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.
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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.
LOXAM is the leading French and European company in equipment and tool rental for construction and worksites, industry, landscaping, event management, and services. The Group is the 4th largest player in the world, with consolidated revenue of €2.4 billion in 2022, leveraging the know-how and commitment of its 11,800 employees across more than 1,090 branches in 30 countries.
The operation stood out as one of the largest equipment rental company transactions in recent years.
Strategic Rationale
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.
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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.
Strategic Rationale
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.
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Founded in 1965 and headquartered in São Paulo State, Wolpac Sistemas de Controle Ltda. is a leading Brazilian manufacturer specializing in access control equipment for transportation and security sectors. The company is renowned across Latin America for its comprehensive portfolio of pedestrian and vehicle entry solutions and maintains strong production capabilities and around 200 employees.
FAAC Group, established in 1965 in Italy, is a global pioneer in automation and access control systems, operating across three business units (Access Automation, Parking Technology, and Access Control) with over 3,600 employees in 29 countries. Through its subsidiary Magnetic Autocontrol (Brazil), FAAC completed the acquisition of Wolpac in June 2019.
Strategic Rationale
This acquisition reinforces FAAC’s strategic focus on expanding in Latin America, integrating Wolpac’s deep market presence, manufacturing capacity, and product expertise into its Access Control business unit. The transaction aligns with FAAC’s broader strategy to combine global innovation with local specialization, enabling it to offer enhanced access control solutions across the region.
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Founded in 2006, Nepos Sistemas is a Brazilian leader in parking solutions, with seven operational hubs and over 115 employees managing more than 15,000 parking systems across more than 700 sites — including malls, airports, exhibition centers, supermarkets, and other high-traffic locations.
CAME S.p.A., headquartered in Dosson di Casier, Treviso, Italy, is a global provider of integrated technological solutions for access control, automation, and smart mobility. The company operates in over 21 countries with a workforce of approximately 1,700 and is active in more than 118 markets globally. The acquisition of Nepos aligns with the expansion of its CAME Parkare division in Latin America.
Strategic Rationale
CAME aimed to reinforce its position in the global parking systems sector and drive its business growth in evolving smart-city and urban mobility environments. Integrating Nepos allows CAME Parkare to leverage local market expertise, enhance user-centric parking experiences, and expand its international footprint via a proven partner with established infrastructure in Brazil.
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Founded in 1997, FGS Brasil Indústria e Comércio Ltda. is the largest Brazilian manufacturer of HDPE pipes and fittings, with production plants in Cajamar (SP) and Recife (PE). Its capabilities include extrusion, injection molding, rotomolding, and manufacture of polyethylene, polypropylene, and metal fittings—serving sanitation, gas, mining, and construction utilities markets.
Georg Fischer AG (GF Piping Systems), based in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, is a global leader in flow solutions. Active since 1802, GF operates in over 33 countries, offering piping systems made of plastics and metal for water, gas, and industrial applications.
Strategic Rationale
The acquisition solidified Georg Fischer’s footprint in South America, giving it a proprietary platform in Brazil through FGS’s two manufacturing sites. It aligned with GF’s global growth strategy to expand in emerging markets by enhancing its service to utility and industrial segments, particularly in water and gas distribution. It also enabled GF to participate in large infrastructure initiatives, including São Paulo’s water-loss reduction programs.
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Prismapack, founded in 2001 and headquartered in Camaçari, Bahia, is a market leader in manufacturing high-performance hygienic films for personal care products such as diapers and sanitary pads. Prismapack had a strong growth trajectory.
Huhtamaki Oyj is a Finnish packaging company established in 1920 and headquartered in Espoo, Finland. It specializes in consumer and specialty packaging with a global presence, including facilities in Asia, Europe, North America, and South America.
Strategic Rationale
In August 2011, Huhtamaki acquired 100% of Prismapack via its Brazilian subsidiary. The acquisition strengthened Huhtamaki’s position in hygienic films within the fast-growing Brazilian market and expanded its global films segment footprint. It complemented Huhtamaki’s strategy to focus on flexible packaging, enhancing its ability to serve global hygiene customers from a local base.
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Padtec S.A., founded in 1999 and headquartered in São Paulo, is a global leader in optical communications systems, particularly in DWDM technologies. The company’s OTN-Switch platform and related intellectual property were transferred as part of this deal.
Ekinops, based in Paris, France and listed on Euronext, provides optical transport solutions for telecom operators and data networks worldwide.
Strategic Rationale
This acquisition strengthened Ekinops’ product portfolio, enabling it to deliver scalable OTN/DWDM solutions to support 5G and high-bandwidth transport markets. For Padtec, the deal unlocked R&D capital and validated its engineering excellence.
Actuamos con una amplia red de compradores estratégicos e inversionistas financieros a nivel global, incluyendo fondos de private equity, family offices y compañías multinacionales de diversos sectores.
Actuamos con una amplia red de compradores estratégicos e inversores financieros a nivel global, incluyendo fondos de private equity, growth, venture capital y compañías multinacionales de diversos sectores.
Seguimos de cerca la evolución de las principales tesis sectoriales y perfiles de transacción. En los últimos años, hemos liderado diversas transacciones relevantes, conectando compradores globales con el sector.
Seguimos de cerca la evolución de las principales tesis sectoriales y perfiles de transacción. En los últimos años, hemos liderado diversas transacciones relevantes, conectando compradores globales con el sector.
igc es líder en transacciones en el sector industrial, cubriendo ampliamente diversos segmentos. Entendemos las dinámicas de cada mercado y, con la especialización sectorial de los equipos, nos adaptamos a las peculiaridades de cada uno de ellos.
igc ha sido parte de la trayectoria de algunos de los empresarios más destacados de Brasil, liderando transacciones en múltiples sectores, siempre al lado del emprendedor.
“Cuando me preguntan por la recomendación de un asesor financiero, no tengo dudas: es IGC, porque entienden su empresa, agregan valor, orientan con transparencia y abren un proceso competitivo para garantizar el mejor negocio.”
Nuestro posicionamiento es claro y único: actuamos exclusivamente en el sell-side. Sin conflictos de interés, siempre al lado del empresario, y con un solo compromiso: el mejor resultado para nuestro cliente.
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