One Equity Partners (OEP) is set to acquire a majority stake in robot maker Comau. Stellantis N.V., created from the merger of FCA and Groupe PSA in January 2021, will keep a minority stake. With OEP’s investment, Comau will get extra funding to boost its operations in Italy and expand into different sectors. The leadership team, including Executive Chairman Alessandro Nasi and CEO Pietro Gorlier, will stay the same.
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares said the deal aims to give Comau more independence while allowing Stellantis to focus on its main business in Europe. OEP partner Ante Kusurin noted Comau’s growth potential and OEP’s experience with complex transactions. Comau CEO Pietro Gorlier said the deal fits Comau’s strategy to move beyond the automotive sector and grow internationally while keeping its Italian base strong.
The deal is expected to be finalized by the end of 2024, pending regulatory approvals and other conditions.
