Global Investment Firm Carlyle Acquire Dainese Group

The Dainese Group, owners of sportwear and protective gear brand Dainese, has entered a new investment partnership with global investment firm Carlyle. As a result, ownership of the Group and its brands will transfer to Carlyle, who now hold majority shares.

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The Dainese Group Announces Acquisition by Carlyle

The Dainese Group announces an agreement under which global investment firm Carlyle will acquire the majority shares from Investcorp and Lino Dainese. The change of ownership will include all brands in the Dainese Group – Dainese, AGV and TCX – and including the properties and production sites.

“The Dainese Group thanks Investcorp for our seven-year partnership, during which we created organizational changes, digitization, racing and athlete successes, product innovation and exceptional growth in both revenue and profitability,” said Cristiano Silei, CEO, Dainese Group. “It was extremely important for us to find the right partner at this time of great company expansion. Carlyle, strong with their outstanding expertise in consumer goods brands, will be a terrific partner to help us achieve our ambitious goals for growth and internationalization.”