Oswaldo Cruz Química Acquires Elekeiroz from H.I.G. Capital

H.I.G. Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Life Agro

November 5, 2024

Agriculture

H.I.G. Capital, through an affiliate, acquired a majority stake in Life Agro, a Brazil-based producer of specialty agricultural inputs. Life Agro’s founder and CEO Matias Ezequiel Tiecher remains a significant shareholder and will continue as CEO; the company (~200 employees) operates two production facilities and eight distribution centers and has grown ~45% CAGR over the past five years.

H.I.G. Capital Acquires Nadir Figueiredo

September 4, 2019

Manufacturing

H.I.G. Capital has completed the acquisition of Nadir Figueiredo Indústria e Comércio S.A., the largest glass tableware producer in Brazil, in a transaction valued at approximately R$1 billion. The deal transfers control from the founding family (Morvan Figueiredo and José Eduardo Vidigal Pontes) to H.I.G., which intends to pursue growth opportunities and further develop the company's industrial platform.

Grupo Globo Acquires Minority Stake in Eletromidia from H.I.G. Capital

August 30, 2023

Media & Entertainment

Grupo Globo has purchased a minority stake in Eletromidia, Brazil’s leading out-of-home (OOH) media company, from an affiliate of H.I.G. Capital. H.I.G. remains the largest shareholder; Globo said the investment will deepen synergies across its advertising portfolio and help accelerate Eletromidia’s digital and geographic growth.

H.I.G. Capital Acquires Brazilian Pet Food Manufacturer FVO

February 11, 2021

Food & Beverage

H.I.G. Capital completed the acquisition of FVO – Brasília Indústria e Comércio de Alimentos LTDA, a leading Brazilian pet food manufacturer with nationwide reach. The purchase gives H.I.G. a platform in the attractive Brazilian pet food market — FVO operates five production plants, nine distribution centers and serves all 27 Brazilian states.

H.I.G. Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Virutex Ilko

June 3, 2022

Consumer Products

H.I.G. Capital, through an affiliate, has acquired a majority stake in Virutex Ilko, a leading Chilean manufacturer of cleaning products and kitchenware. The founding shareholders and Virutex's senior management, led by CEO Juan Martin Monsalve, remain significant shareholders and will continue to run the business as H.I.G. supports the company's regional growth and brand expansion.

Evonik Industries Acquires PeroxyChem from One Equity Partners for $640 Million

February 3, 2020

Manufacturing

Evonik Industries AG has completed the acquisition of PeroxyChem, LLC, a global manufacturer of hydrogen peroxide and peracetic acid, from One Equity Partners for $640 million. The purchase, representing roughly a 9.9x multiple of EBITDA, expands Evonik's specialty chemicals portfolio and brings PeroxyChem's production footprint and technical capabilities into Evonik's global operations.