Arexons Expands Growth with QCP Quantum Capital Acquisition

Deal News | Jun 11, 2025 | Legal Community Italy

Arexons Expands Growth with QCP Quantum Capital Acquisition

QCP Quantum Capital Partners, a German private equity firm, has successfully completed the acquisition of Arexons, a leading Italian automotive care and maintenance company, from PETRONAS Lubricants Italy, a subsidiary of PETRONAS Lubricants International. Arexons is known for its innovative products in lubricants, cleaners, and automotive maintenance. This acquisition by QCP, following the launch of its Quantum QCP Opportunity Fund III, aims to enhance Arexons' growth and increase value for its customers and partners. Giovannelli e Associati provided comprehensive legal assistance to QCP during the transaction, including corporate/M&A, banking law, and tax aspects. PETRONAS Lubricants Italy's legal guidance was furnished by Eversheds Sutherland across various disciplines such as corporate/M&A, labor issues, litigation, intellectual property, environmental law, real estate, data protection, antitrust, and ESG matters.

Sectors

  • Private Equity
  • Automotive Industry
  • Legal Services
  • Chemicals

Geography

  • Germany – QCP Quantum Capital Partners is a German private equity firm leading the acquisition.
  • Italy – Arexons is an Italian company acquired by QCP from PETRONAS Lubricants Italy.

Industry

  • Private Equity – QCP Quantum Capital Partners is involved in this sector, acquiring Arexons to strengthen its portfolio.
  • Automotive Industry – Arexons operates in the automotive care and maintenance sector, offering products like lubricants and cleaners.
  • Legal Services – Law firms like Giovannelli e Associati and Eversheds Sutherland provided legal assistance in the acquisition deal.
  • Chemicals – PETRONAS Lubricants Italy, specializing in lubricants and related chemical products, sold Arexons.

Financials

  • 100% – QCP acquired 100% of the share capital of Arexons from PETRONAS Lubricants Italy.

Participants

NameRoleTypeDescription
QCP Quantum Capital PartnersAcquiring CompanyCompanyA German private equity firm that completed its acquisition of Arexons.
ArexonsTarget CompanyCompanyAn Italian leader in automotive care and maintenance products.
PETRONAS Lubricants ItalySelling CompanyCompanyA wholly-owned subsidiary of PETRONAS Lubricants International, which sold Arexons.
Giovannelli e AssociatiLegal Advisor for QCPCompanyProvided multi-discipline legal guidance to QCP during the acquisition.
Eversheds SutherlandLegal Advisor for PETRONASCompanyProvided legal support to PETRONAS Lubricants Italy across various domains.