Private equity group CVC Capital Partners EURONEXT:CVC has agreed to acquire Italian industrial automation company Clevertech from the Reggiani family, it said on Monday.

  • Founded in 1987 and based near Reggio Emilia, Clevertech designs and manufactures automation systems for the packaging industry.

  • Under the deal, CVC will acquire 100% of Clevertech from family holding company REFA, while REFA will reinvest for a minority stake alongside CVC.

  • No financial terms were disclosed but a source familiar with the matter told Reuters the transactions valued the company around €800 million ($912.48 million) including debt.

  • Clevertech reported 2025 revenue of €236 million and EBITDA of more than €70 million.

  • The investment will be made through CVC Capital Partners IX.

  • Founder Giuseppe Reggiani will remain chairman and chief executive officer.

  • Giorgio De Palma is the CVC partner leading the investment.

  • REFA was advised by J.P. Morgan, while UBS advised CVC.

($1 = 0.8767 euros)