Ecocompósitos has sold a majority stake to Crest Capital Partners
May 2023 — The private shareholders of Ecocompósitos, a Portuguese leader in pool products and composites, have sold a major stake in the company to Crest Capital Partners.
Established more than 30 years ago, Ecocompósitos distributes its products under a series of brands in three different business segments: consumer (pool products), industry (composites) and green spaces. It started its activity in industrial products and is now one of the leaders in the commercialization of pool and spa products.
Crest Capital Partners is a private equity firm focused on sustainable and competitive Portuguese businesses.
Our role in the transaction
Oaklins’ team in Portugal acted as the exclusive M&A advisor to Ecocompósitos’ management team in this transaction.
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