Calligaris has acquired Luceplan

November 2019 — Alpha Private Equity-backed Italian furniture company Calligaris S.p.A. has acquired lighting specialist Luceplan S.p.A.

Calligaris is an Italian company founded in 1923 and headquartered in Manzano, which designs, manufactures and distributes luxury furniture under the brands Calligaris, Connubia and Ditre.

Luceplan, founded in 1978 by three Italian architects and headquartered in Milan, is engaged in the production of high-end chandeliers, luminaries and lighting accessories for both indoor and outdoor use. It also specializes in designing interior lighting and embedded LED lights. The company’s product range includes a wide variety of possible applications, such as health clubs and spas, hospitals, museums and high-end residential districts. Luceplan sells its products all over the world through its agent network and two flagship stores in Milan and New York. It is recognized as an iconic brand and has won many industry-leading national and international awards.

Signify, formerly known as Philips Lighting N.V., is a Dutch multinational lighting corporation formed in 2016 as a result of the spin-off of the lighting division of Philips. The company manufactures electric lights and light fixtures for consumers, professionals and the IoT sector.

Our role in the transaction

Oaklins’ team in Italy acted as financial advisor to Calligaris/Alpha Private Equity in the acquisition of Luceplan.