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KPS Capital to Acquire Metra
- Client News
- May 10, 2021
Paul, Weiss is advising funds managed by KPS Capital Partners, L.P. in their acquisition of Metra Holding S.p.A. and Metra S.p.A. (Metra). Headquartered in Italy, Metra is a global, vertically integrated manufacturer of extruded aluminum profiles and related services, including painting, oxidation, machining, welding and assembly. The selling shareholders will retain 25% ownership of Metra. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2021, and is subject to customary closing conditions and approvals. Financial terms were not disclosed.
The Paul, Weiss team included, among others, corporate partners Angelo Bonvino and David Carmona; tax partner David Mayo; antitrust counsel Marta Kelly; and environmental counsel William O’Brien.