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Livingstone acted as financial advisor to<\/strong> Gefran S.p.A.<\/strong><\/a>, a company specializing in the design and production of sensors, components, and solutions for industrial process automation and control, in the acquisition of a majority stake in <\/strong>CZ Elettronica S.r.l.<\/strong><\/a>, together with its subsidiary Mecatronica S.r.l., both based in the province of Vicenza.<\/strong><\/p>

The agreement provides for Gefran\u2019s entry into the share capital of CZ Elettronica S.r.l. through a transfer of shares, following which Gefran S.p.A. holds a 60% stake in the company.<\/p>

The agreement includes put & call options that may lead Gefran to acquire 100% of CZ Elettronica S.r.l. within one year of the approval of the financial statements as of December 31, 2027. The investment agreement also includes the signing of a long-term management contract with the company\u2019s current leadership to ensure continuity and support its growth plans.<\/p>

Founded in 1986 in Vicenza\u2019s industrial automation district, CZ Elettronica specializes in the development of customized solutions and turnkey systems for the steel, textile, and plastics sectors, as well as systems for industrial motor control. The company stands out for its continuous innovation, use of advanced digital technologies, and a highly qualified team of technicians.<\/p>

Marcello Perini, CEO of the Gefran Group<\/strong>, stated: “The value of application solutions lies in automation technologies, and in the experience and know-how of the people who use them. Over time, our Group has grown by leveraging these distinctive competencies, and in CZ Elettronica we have found a partner with strong system, design, and application expertise. Thanks to this acquisition, we are now able to expand our offering of turnkey solutions for OEMs and end users in markets that are strategic for us. At the same time, we will maintain the company\u2019s operational continuity locally, developing synergies that will enhance its value. We are therefore pleased and proud to welcome the entire CZ Elettronica team to the Gefran Group.\u201d<\/em><\/p>

Diego Trevisan, Chairman of CZ Elettronica<\/strong>, added: “CZ Elettronica, with its forty years of experience in the industrial automation field, is a well-established company that has continued over the years to invest in strengthening its know-how, while also enhancing the skills of its people. I am confident that our expertise\u2014often complementary to that of Gefran\u2014will create synergies in tackling joint projects, providing a competitive advantage in a constantly evolving and increasingly demanding market.\u201d<\/em><\/p>

Luca Maccagnani Castelli<\/strong><\/a> and Giulia Guzzo<\/strong><\/a>, Managing Partner and Partner at Livingstone<\/strong> respectively, concluded: “We are pleased to support the Gefran Group in the completion of this strategic investment, consistent with its industrial and long-term vision and part of a broader growth 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