Ethica Corporate Finance advised Chequers Capital, one of the leading private equity investors in Europe, in the acquisition of Riri, a manufacturer of high-end zippers and buttons, from Gilde Buy Out Partners.
Chequers will support Riri and its management team to continue growing the business with the aim of consolidating its positioning in the dynamic high-end clothing accessories market.
As Renato Usoni, CEO of Riri, commented, “in the last few years, we have been focusing on vertical integration and innovation to continue being the reference supplier in our market. Thanks to the new partnership with Chequers, we will be able to continue our growth strategy. At the same time, we will benefit from Chequers’ support, through the experience of their team, their resources and their network”.