BDT & MSD Partners Acquires Minority Stake in IMA Group from BC Partners
July 31, 2023
BDT & MSD Partners will make a minority investment in IMA Group, acquiring its position from BC Partners and other investors while the Vacchi family remains majority owner. The capital injection is intended to accelerate IMA's global growth — including expansion in the U.S. — and support capability development in sustainable packaging and automation.
- Buyers
- BDT & MSD Partners
- Targets
- IMA Group
- Sellers
- BC Partners, Other investors
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Emilia-Romagna, Italy
- Transaction Type
- Growth capital
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