Corporación América Italia Acquires Additional Toscana Aeroporti Shares

Corporación América Airports Acquires Remaining Stake in Corporación América Italia

May 29, 2025

Infrastructure

Corporación América Airports S.A. acquired the remaining 25% interest in Corporación América Italia S.p.A. from the Investment Corporation of Dubai via a share-swap, increasing its interest in CAI to 100%. CAI holds a 62.28% interest in Toscana Aeroporti S.p.A., the operator of Pisa and Florence airports, and the deal increases CAAP's indirect economic interest in Toscana Aeroporti and strengthens its position in the Italian airport sector.

SITA Acquires CCM

March 31, 2025

Manufacturing

SITA has completed the acquisition of CCM, a Milan-based designer and manufacturer of airport interiors, to combine SITA's passenger-processing technology with CCM's high-end design and production capabilities. The deal is intended to deliver an end-to-end "technology by design" offering for airports, optimizing terminal space and passenger flows; Monica Oberti was named interim CEO of CCM.

Sonaca Acquires 51% of Aciturri Aerostructures

December 13, 2024

Aerospace & Defense

Belgian aerospace manufacturer Sonaca has agreed to acquire 51% of Aciturri's aerostructures activities, with the support of Sonaca's historic shareholders Wallonie Entreprendre and SFPIM. The transaction combines Sonaca's metal-structure expertise with Aciturri's composites capabilities to create a European aerospace champion and accelerate low‑carbon aircraft R&D.

CAE to Buy Majority Stake in SIMCOM Aviation Training Joint Venture From Volo Sicuro

November 4, 2024

Aerospace & Defense

CAE will increase its ownership stake in its SIMCOM Aviation Training (SIMCOM) joint venture by purchasing a majority of SIMCOM shares from Volo Sicuro for $230 million, subject to customary adjustments. The transaction is expected to close in the coming days and will be financed with CAE’s existing credit facility and cash on hand, while Flexjet will retain a minority stake. CAE and SIMCOM will also extend exclusive business aviation training services agreements with Flexjet and its affiliates by 5 years, extending the exclusivity period to 15 years.

Capri Holdings Acquires Tuscan Shoemaker Sicla

March 23, 2024

Manufacturing

Capri Holdings has signed an agreement to acquire Sicla, a Montevarchi-based Italian shoemaker known for producing part of Jimmy Choo's collections. The Donnini family will continue to oversee operations; financial terms were not disclosed. The acquisition strengthens Capri's production capabilities and secures a supplier in Tuscany's luxury footwear cluster.

ProA Capital Acquires 70% Stake in Avioparts

September 7, 2023

Logistics & Distribution

Spanish private equity firm ProA Capital has agreed to acquire roughly 70% of Avioparts, a distributor of aircraft components, lubricants and logistics solutions, in a deal that values the company at about €40 million. The transaction is structured as a share purchase plus a capital increase to support Avioparts’ organic and inorganic growth; founder David Fojon will remain CEO and a minority shareholder.