H.I.G. Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Italian Infrastructure Firm L4A
H.I.G. Capital, a global alternative investment firm managing $75 billion, has acquired a majority stake in L4A, an Italian platform specializing in the maintenance and upgrading of strategic infrastructure. The deal was made in partnership with existing shareholders and Co-CEOs Roberto Paganessi and Andrea Diani, who will remain in leadership roles to ensure operational continuity. Headquartered near Milan, L4A operates through its subsidiaries Artifoni, LSE, and MPM, focusing on airport airside infrastructure, water systems, and district heating. The investment is intended to fuel an aggressive growth strategy involving both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions. H.I.G. aims to help the company expand into adjacent niches such as water treatment, energy, and transportation while broadening its geographic footprint.
Topics: Acquisition Infrastructure Private Equity Strategic Investment