Charterhouse's Optima acquires Blend Coberturas

The purchase was made via Optima's Brazilian subsidiary Mec3 do Brasil. It follows the acquisitions of patisserie decoration specialist Modecor in 2017; ice-cream and patisserie ingredients maker Giuso Guido in May 2018; and the ice-cream division of Italian chocolate producer Pernigotti in October 2019.  

Following this new add-on, Optima expects to reach a turnover of around €190m in 2019 and further expand internationally.

Established in 1984 and headquartered in Rimini, Optima manufactures ingredients for artisanal ice-cream via its brand Mec3. The business mainly produces pastes, bases, syrups and powders for the ice-cream segment. 

Optima was acquired by Charterhouse from The Riverside Company and other minority shareholders in 2016. The GP deployed capital from its Fund X, a €2.3bn vehicle that held a final close in November 2016. The deal valued the company at around €350-400m.

Company
Founded in 1996 and headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil, Blend Coberturas specialises in the production of ingredients for confectionery products, ice-cream and chocolate.

People
Optima – Francesco Fattori (CEO).

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