Transaction

Clearwater advises the shareholders of Sacs Tecnorib on the sale of a minority stake to NUO

Transaction

The shareholders of Sacs Tecnorib sold a minority stake to NUO

Sell-side

Undisclosed

Role

Adviser to the shareholders of Sacs Tecnorib on the sale of a minority stake to NUO

Sector

Consumer

Region

Italy

We have advised the shareholders of Sacs Tecnorib, a global leader in the Maxi-Rib sector and one of the main players in Italian boating, on the sale of a minority stake to NUO, an investment holding backed by prominent international families.

Founded in 2021 through the merger of Sacs and Tecnorib, the group reached a value of production exceeding €70m in the last fiscal year, with over 70% from exports and a 25% CAGR over the past three years. This growth is fuelled by a robust and expanding international footprint along with the continuous development of its product portfolio, which currently features the Strider and Rebel lines as well as Pirelli Speedboats under license.

NUO is an investment holding backed by prominent, multi-generational international entrepreneurial families. NUO aims to invest in medium-sized companies that embody Italian excellence in consumer goods, supporting their growth in international markets to establish them as global players. Its portfolio companies include Scarpa (sportswear), Subdued (teen fashion), Andriani (innovation & healthy food), Montura (sportswear), Venchi (food), Ludovico Martelli (personal care), Bending Spoons (digital), and Slowear (fashion).

The partnership, founded on a shared vision and common values, aims to combine the expertise of Sacs Tecnorib and NUO to enable the group to strengthen its leadership in the European market, further advancing its internationalisation, particularly in the American market, and pursuing growth through the acquisition of complementary brands. 

Under the agreement, which includes the sale of a minority stake by the current shareholders, Matteo Magni will retain control of Sacs Tecnorib. Governance continuity is ensured, with the active involvement of the two founding partners: Matteo Magni, who will also assume the role of CEO in addition to his current position as President, and Giovanni De Bonis.

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We are pleased to announce this partnership and are confident that it will create significant value and propel us to a new level of international competitiveness. This additional step makes us proud, affirming that we have built a company of excellence with passion and dedication, and one that is attractive not only to our clients but also to prestigious investors like NUO. Together with our new partners, we will continue to look toward the future with determination, keeping at the core of our mission the goal of growing the company through access to new expertise and development opportunities, and consistently leading innovation in our sector.

Matteo Magni, President, Sacs Tecnorib
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We are very proud to join Matteo and Gianni, with the vision of helping Sacs Tecnorib become the best company in the world, further enhancing the expertise and credibility that our country is known for in this sector. NUO invests in companies with strong growth prospects, but above all, in ambitious leaders like Matteo, who impressed us with his clear vision, strong determination, and team spirit. NUO will bring its expertise and connections to support the company in its international expansion, governance discipline, and M&A, empowering the entrepreneurs and their team to achieve their long-term ambitions.

Tommaso Paoli, CEO, NUO

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