CVC Capital Partners agreed on 29 June to acquire Clevertech, an Italian maker of automated industrial packaging systems, from the Reggiani family holding REFA, which will reinvest as a minority shareholder.
Why CVC Capital Partners is buying Clevertech S.p.A.
Founder and chairman Giuseppe Reggiani said the family had found the ideal partner to tackle new market challenges, while CVC partner Giorgio De Palma described Clevertech as a global leader in industrial automation.
“In CVC, we have found the ideal partner to help us address the new challenges of the market.”
Deal terms and financing
CVC Capital Partners IX buys the whole company, with REFA reinvesting for a minority stake. Financial terms were not disclosed. The management team, led by Giuseppe Reggiani as chairman and chief executive, stays in place.
Regulatory approvals and timing
Completion is expected by the end of 2026, subject to customary regulatory approvals.
Market context
Founded in 1987, Clevertech employs more than 450 specialists and reported 2025 revenue of €236m with EBITDA above €70m.
