# COL Giovanni Paolo acquires IME SpA, a producer of switchgear

COL Giovanni Paolo, a portfolio company of Oaktree, acquired 100% of IME SpA (Industrie Meccaniche Elettriche S.p.A.), a leading producer of switchgear for industrial applications, in December 2024. The acquisition was financed by BPER Banca and Generali Asset Management.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2024-12-31
- Where: Urgnano (Bergamo), Italy
- Status: completed
- Products: low voltage switchgear, medium voltage switchgear
- Sectors: [Electrical Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/electrical-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Oaktree Capital Management](https://endata.com/companies/2339.md) (investor)
- [IME Group](https://endata.com/companies/38320.md) (target)
- [Col Giovanni Paolo](https://endata.com/companies/52695.md) (acquirer)

## Sources

- [lincolninternational.com](https://www.lincolninternational.com/transactions/col-giovanni-paolo-a-portfolio-company-of-oaktree-has-acquired-ime-spa-with-acquisition-financing-provided-by-bper-banca-and-generali/), 2024-12-31: "The acquisition aligns with COL’s growth strategy to create a one-stop player to respond to T&D-related needs and strengthen both product and service offerings."

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