CVC Strategic Opportunities II Agrees to Sell Stake in Genetic S.p.A.

Deal News | May 20, 2025 | CVC Capital Partners

CVC Strategic Opportunities II has announced the sale of its stake in Genetic S.p.A., a major player in the pharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing industry. Originally partnering with the company and the Pavese family, CVC played an instrumental role in expanding Genetic’s operations from 20 to over 40 countries, doubling its revenue, and enhancing its R&D pipeline. This transaction will see NB Renaissance and NB Aurora join the Pavese family as major stakeholders. Headquartered in Fisciano, Italy, Genetic is acclaimed for its service in the Respiratory, Ophthalmic, and Oncology sectors, employing advanced technologies in product development. CVC’s exit is marked as an illustration of a successful collaboration and investment management, as acknowledged by CVC's partner, Michael Lavrysen.

Sectors

  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Private Equity

Geography

  • Italy – Genetic S.p.A. is headquartered in Fisciano, Italy, whose market and manufacturing environment are notably affected by the transaction.

Industry

  • Pharmaceuticals – The article involves Genetic S.p.A., a contract development and manufacturing organization in the pharmaceutical sector focusing on Respiratory, Ophthalmic, and Oncology therapeutic areas.
  • Private Equity – CVC Capital Partners, a private equity firm, is involved in exiting its investment in Genetic S.p.A.

Financials

  • – No specific financial details such as deal price or revenue figures were provided in the article.

Participants

NameRoleTypeDescription
CVC Strategic Opportunities IISelling CompanyCompanyA fund under CVC Capital Partners that is selling its stake in Genetic S.p.A.
Genetic S.p.A.Target CompanyCompanyA pharmaceutical CDMO focusing on the development and distribution of products in Respiratory, Ophthalmic, and Oncology areas.
NB RenaissanceBuying CompanyCompanyA company acquiring a stake in Genetic S.p.A. alongside NB Aurora and the Pavese family.
NB AuroraBuying CompanyCompanyA company partnering with NB Renaissance to acquire a stake in Genetic S.p.A.
Pavese FamilyExisting StakeholderPeopleThe founding family of Genetic S.p.A. increasing its stake in the company.
Michael LavrysenCVC PartnerPersonA partner at CVC Strategic Opportunities, commenting on the exit.