Fimer Acquired by Greybull Capital with Legal Assistance from Gop

Deal News | Jan 20, 2025 | Legal Community Italy

Fimer Acquired by Greybull Capital with Legal Assistance from Gop

Greybull Capital, a UK-based investment company, has acquired Fimer, a company in extraordinary administration specializing in the manufacturing and commercialization of photovoltaic inverters. Assisted by the law firm Gianni & Origoni (Gop), Greybull initially supported Fimer's restructuring efforts during its concordato procedure. The acquisition included Fimer's production facility in Terranuova Bracciolini and six key international subsidiaries, preserving 263 jobs and the production activity in Tuscany. The legal proceedings were managed by a multidisciplinary team from Gop, involving partners and associates in various legal domains such as banking, restructuring, corporate M&A, and tax. Luisa Melara & Partners Law Firm, directed by founder Luisa Melara, represented the extraordinary commissioners throughout the bidding process. Notarial acts were completed by Milan's notary, Carlo Marchetti.

Sectors

  • Renewable Energy
  • Legal Services
  • Investment Firms
  • Manufacturing

Geography

  • Italy – Fimer's primary operations and production facility are located in Terranuova Bracciolini, Tuscany.
  • United Kingdom – Greybull Capital is a UK-based investment firm that acquired Fimer.
  • Global – Fimer operates six international subsidiaries in India, Singapore, Taiwan, Turkey, USA, and Australia.

Industry

  • Renewable Energy – Fimer specializes in photovoltaic inverters, a key component in solar power systems.
  • Legal Services – Gianni & Origoni and Luisa Melara & Partners Law Firm provided critical legal services in the acquisition process.
  • Investment Firms – Greybull Capital, an investment firm, played a central role in acquiring Fimer.
  • Manufacturing – Fimer's business involves manufacturing, particularly in the photovoltaic inverter sector.

Financials

    Participants

    NameRoleTypeDescription
    FimerTarget companyCompanyA company specializing in the production and sale of photovoltaic inverters.
    Greybull CapitalAcquirerCompanyA UK-based investment firm that acquired Fimer.
    Gianni & Origoni (Gop)Legal AdvisorCompanyProvided legal assistance to Greybull Capital during the acquisition.
    Luisa Melara & Partners Law FirmLegal AdvisorCompanySupported Fimer's commissioners throughout the sale process.
    Luisa MelaraLawyerPersonFounder of Luisa Melara & Partners Law Firm, coordinated the legal team.
    Carlo MarchettiNotaryPersonExecuted the notarial acts for the transaction from Milan.