KPS Capital Partners Sells Metra to Grupa Kęty for €645 Million
KPS Capital Partners has agreed to sell its portfolio company, Metra, a global aluminum extrusion manufacturer, to Polish industrial group Grupa Kęty (WSE: KTY) for €645 million. The transaction is expected to close in early 2027 and requires customary approvals. Metra operates nine manufacturing facilities across Europe and North America with around 1,400 employees. KPS acquired Metra in July 2021 and led a transformation that included five strategic acquisitions, expanded production capabilities, and enhanced value-added services to strengthen its position in rail, energy distribution, and construction markets. Pierre de Villeméjane of KPS praised the management team for their execution and vision during this period. Metra's CEO Enrico Zampedri expressed gratitude toward KPS' support over five years and highlighted that joining Grupa Kęty will provide additional scale and global reach to better serve customers. The deal reflects strong growth in the aluminum extrusion sector, driven by demand from key end-markets.
