HIG WhiteHorse invests in Italian retailer Risparmio Casa

According to a statement, HIG intends to support the Battistelli family in further strengthening the company's position within the Italian household products market.

Founded in 1988 and based in Pomezia, near Rome, Risparmio Casa is a retail chain that sells household, DIY and personal care products, and toys. The company manages 100 stores located across Italy and generated revenues of €350m in 2018.

HIG invested in the company via its WhiteHorse credit affiliate, which provides flexible debt financing to mid-market companies based in Europe and the US.

The firm offers unitranche, senior and subordinated debt capital for refinancing, growth capital operations, acquisitions, buyouts and balance sheet recapitalisations. Credit facilities typically range between €10-75m for companies generating revenues of more than €40m.

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