AMSTERDAM (HOLLAND) (ITALPRESS) – Stellantis announced today that One Equity Partners, a middle-market private equity firm, has completed a majority investment in Comau, a global technology company specializing in industrial automation and advanced robotics. This transaction, a note explained, represents a significant step for Comau, fostering its growth in economic and technological terms. In addition, thanks to this transaction Stellantis will have the opportunity to focus on its core activities in Europe.
“I want to express my gratitude to Comau’s employees for providing innovative products and services to all its customers,” said Stellantis Chairman John Elkann, “I am confident that Comau, through its new ownership, possesses the right leadership, strategy and operational discipline to create sustainable, long-term value for all its stakeholders, in Italy and around the world.
“Comau has been able to constantly renew its innovation and business strategies, developing new technological solutions with which to respond to evolving market dynamics thanks to its more than 50 years of experience in international markets,” commented Pietro Gorlier, CEO of Comau. “The completion of this transaction represents another fundamental step in Comau’s growth path. The support of One Equity Partners will allow us to capitalize on the growing global demand for advanced automation, with Stellantis as an active minority shareholder. This transaction protects our strong Italian roots, reaffirming Comau’s position as a global player in industrial automation, as well as in a growing number of different sectors.”
“Comau is a leading industrial automation company with significant growth potential and top-notch robotics technology,” said Ante Kusurin, Partner at One Equity Partners. “OEP has the resources to support Comau’s next phase of growth as an independent company, thanks to its proven track record in the sector and its established operating playbook for carve-out transactions.
Comau has a local presence in all regions and can rely on a global network strengthened by the continuity of its operations and leadership. As an autonomous company, Comau can identify and seize new opportunities and investments independently.
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