RadiciGroup sells its Specialty Chemicals and High Performance Polymers Business
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| RadiciGroup Headquarters in Gandino (Bergamo) - Italy. Photo: Radici |
Lone Star Funds (“Lone Star”) announced that an affiliate of Lone Star Fund XII, L.P. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Specialty Chemicals and High Performance Polymers Business Areas of RadiciGroup, a leading global player in the chemical sector.
RadiciGroup, founded in 1941 and headquartered in Bergamo, Italy, is a family-owned company that has established itself as a global leader in the polyamides (nylon) value chain. With an agile business model and a high degree of specialization, RadiciGroup has become a trusted partner serving customers in Europe, the Americas and Asia across the automotive, industrial, electrics/electronics and consumer goods markets.
Lone Star will acquire the Specialty Chemicals and High Performance Polymers Business Areas, while the Radici family will retain control of the Advanced Textiles Solutions Business Area.
“RadiciGroup has a proven track record of innovation, quality and customer commitment, making it a natural addition to Lone Star’s portfolio,” said Donald Quintin, Chief Executive Officer of Lone Star. “This carve-out acquisition is highly complementary to Lone Star’s portfolio of specialty chemicals and manufacturing businesses and aligns well with our strategy of investing in industry leaders with strong growth potential. We are excited to partner with the RadiciGroup team to strengthen competitive positioning, drive operational excellence and unlock new growth opportunities for the business.”
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2025, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.
RadiciGroup’s shareholders have been assisted by Mediobanca as financial advisor, by PedersoliGattai as legal advisor and by Studio Rondini and PedersoliGattai as tax advisors.
