June 13, 2025
Translink Corporate Finance acted as the advisor to PL Italy, part of the Petronas Group, in its sale of Arexons to Quantum Capital Partners
Translink Italy acted as the advisor to PL Italy, part of the Petronas Group – the Malaysian multinational operating across the entire energy value chain and active in over 100 countries – in the sale of its subsidiary Arexons S.p.A. to funds managed by Quantum Capital Partners (QCP). Arexons is an Italian company founded in 1925 and the owner of well-known brands such as Arexons and Svitol.
Founded in Milan by brothers Achille and Angelo Verri, Arexons is headquartered at its historic facility in Cernusco sul Naviglio (Milan) and employs approximately 140 people. Specialising in chemical products for the automotive sector, the company recorded revenues of €80 million in 2023, confirming its position among the leading players in the Italian industry.
The transaction is aligned with Quantum Capital Partners’ strategy of investing in companies with significant potential for operational improvement, growth, and development. QCP works closely with local management teams to implement sustainable development and growth strategies. The funds managed by QCP pursue a long-term investment strategy focused on continuity and value enhancement of acquired businesses.
Through this transaction, Arexons will become part of a fund that, since 2008, has completed over 30 transactions. The companies owned by QCP-managed funds represent a portfolio of 9 businesses with a consolidated annual revenue of approximately €600 million and 2,000 employees across Europe (as of December 2024).
The transactions team was led by senior partners Gianni Laudato, Matteo Paggi and David Strempel; and composed of Riccardo Favero, Vittoria Dalla Rosa, and Riccardo Vito; and was supported by the Translink Germany team, led by Christian Hörner.
“We are proud to have supported the Petronas Group in such a significant transaction that highlights the value of an Italian success story like Arexons. The strong interest shown by Quantum Capital Partners confirms the attractiveness of solid companies with recognised brands and international growth potential. This deal represents a virtuous example of strategic transition, where industrial know-how and financial vision come together to create long-term value” – Matteo Paggi, Managing Partner at Translink Italy.
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