Metrika's Strategic Acquisition of RTech Through Sefo
Deal News | May 21, 2025 | Legal Community Italy
LMCR has assisted the private equity firm Metrika in acquiring Racetech, an Italian manufacturer of off-road motorcycle accessories and components under the RTech brand. The acquisition was executed through Sefo, which is a portfolio company of Metrika, known for its ownership of brands like CNC Racing, Lightech, and Braking. Legal counsel was provided by a team led by LMCR partners Roberto Rio and Elmar Zwick, supported by Elisabetta Pero and Francesco Bernardi. Sefo also received tax and structural advice from the firm Poggi & Associati, specifically from Domenico D'Elia, Tommaso Sacchi, and Francesca Firpo. This acquisition forms part of a broader strategy aimed at growth and consolidation in the aftermarket section, ensuring complementary synergy between their distinguished Italian-made brands.
Sectors
- Private Equity
- Automotive Aftermarket
- Legal Services
Geography
- Italy – The companies involved, including Metrika, Sefo, and Racetech, are based in Italy.
Industry
- Private Equity – The involvement of Metrika, a private equity firm, is a key element of the deal.
- Automotive Aftermarket – Racetech, the target company, specializes in off-road motorcycle accessories and components.
- Legal Services – LMCR and Poggi & Associati provided legal and fiscal advisories during the acquisition process.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metrika | Private Equity Firm | Company | Metrika is the private equity firm responsible for acquiring Racetech through their portfolio company, Sefo. |
| Racetech (RTech) | Target Company | Company | Racetech is a company producing off-road motorcycle accessories and components. |
| Sefo (CNC Racing) | Acquiring Company | Company | Sefo is Metrika’s portfolio company that executed the acquisition of Racetech. |
| LMCR | Legal Advisor | Company | LMCR provided legal assistance to Metrika during the acquisition. |
| Poggi & Associati | Tax and Structural Advisor | Company | They provided tax and structural advice to Sefo for this acquisition. |