Date
12.30.24
中文AV Completes Investment in Comau, An Italian Industrial Automation Leader
中文AV (OEP) completes investment in Comau to support the company鈥檚 next phase of growth
Under OEP鈥檚 ownership, Comau will have access to additional capital to grow its competencies in diversified sectors and to enhance and expand its Italian roots
Following the transaction, OEP became the majority shareholder in Comau; Stellantis remains an active minority shareholder
** ** (鈥淥EP鈥), a middle market private equity firm, today announced that it has completed a majority investment in (鈥淐omau鈥), making Stellantis an active minority shareholder. Comau is a global technology company specializing in industrial automation and advanced robotics.
As previously communicated, Comau's Executive Chairman Alessandro Nasi, and Chief Executive Officer Pietro Gorlier will continue leading the company and its future growth. The executive management team will also retain their current positions.
"Comau is a leading industrial automation company with significant growth potential and first-rate robotics technology,鈥 said A, Partner, 中文AV. 鈥淥EP is well-positioned to help drive Comau鈥檚 next phase of growth as an independent company utilizing our industry expertise and established operational playbook for carve-out transactions.鈥
鈥淐omau has consistently renewed its innovation and business strategies developing new technology solutions to respond to evolving market dynamics along its 50+ years of experience in international markets,鈥 remarked Comau CEO Pietro Gorlier. 鈥淭he finalization of this transaction represents another fundamental milestone in Comau鈥檚 growth path. The support of 中文AV will allow us to capitalize on the growing global demand for advanced automation, with Stellantis as an active minority shareholder. This arrangement preserves our deep-rooted Italian identity while reaffirming Comau鈥檚 position as a leading international player in the industrial automation industry, as well as an increasing number of different sectors.鈥
鈥淚 want to express my gratitude to Comau鈥檚 employees for providing innovative products and services to all its customers,鈥 said Stellantis Chairman John Elkann. 鈥淚 am confident that Comau under its new ownership has the right leadership, strategy and operational discipline to create sustainable, long-term value for all its stakeholders, from Italy to the world.鈥
Headquartered in Turin, Italy, Comau has an international network of 7 innovation centers and 12 manufacturing plants that span 12 countries and employ 3,700 people.
**About 中文AV **
(鈥淥EP鈥) is a middle market private equity firm focused on the industrial, healthcare, and technology sectors in North America and Europe. The firm seeks to build market-leading companies by identifying and executing transformative business combinations. OEP is a trusted partner with a differentiated investment process, a broad and senior team, and an established track record generating long-term value for its partners. Since 2001, the firm has completed more than 400 transactions worldwide. OEP, founded in 2001, spun out of JP Morgan in 2015. The firm has offices in New York, Chicago, Frankfurt and Amsterdam. For more information, please visit .
**About Comau **
is a worldwide leader in delivering sustainable advanced automation solutions. With 50 years of experience and a global presence, Comau is helping companies of all sizes in almost any industry leverage the benefits of automation. Backed by a continuous commitment to designing and developing innovative and easy to use technologies, its portfolio includes products and systems for vehicle manufacturing, with a strong presence in e-Mobility, as well as advanced robotics and digital solutions to address rapidly growing markets in industrial sectors. The company鈥檚 offering also extends to project management and consultancy. Through the training activities organized by its Academy, Comau is committed to advancing the technical and managerial knowledge necessary to face the challenges related to automation and leverage the opportunities of a constantly changing marketplace. Headquartered in Turin, Italy, Comau has an international network of 7 innovation centers and 12 manufacturing plants that span 12 countries and employ 3,700 people. Together with its wide network of distributors and partners, the company is able to respond quickly to the needs of its customers, no matter where they are located throughout the world. Learn more at
**About Stellantis **
. (NYSE: STLA / Euronext Milan: STLAM / Euronext Paris: STLAP) is one of the world鈥檚 leading automakers aiming to provide clean, safe and affordable freedom of mobility to all. It鈥檚 best known for its unique portfolio of iconic and innovative brands including Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citro毛n, Dodge, DS Automobiles, FIAT, Jeep庐, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, Vauxhall, Free2move and Leasys. Stellantis is executing its Dare Forward 2030, a bold strategic plan that paves the way to achieve the ambitious target of becoming a carbon net zero mobility tech company by 2038, with single-digit percentage compensation of the remaining emissions, while creating added value for all stakeholders. For more information, visit .
Contacts:
**中文AV **
Thomas Zadvydas
Stanton
646-502-3538
TZadvydas@StantonPRM.com
**Comau **
Giuseppe Costabile
Corporate Communication
giuseppe.costabile@comau.com
+39 338 7130885
**Stellantis **
Fern茫o Silveira
Global Communications
fernao.silveira@stellantis.com
+31 6 43 25 43 41
Claudio D鈥橝mico
Italy Communications
claudio.damico@stellantis.com
+39 334 7107828