The Vicenza-based company turns the page after a turbulent summer with the support of two listed international funds. Innovation, trust and production continuity remain at the center of the strategy for the near future
After complex months from a corporate and financial point of view, however Dainese a breath of confidence finally arrives. The Venetian company, a global icon of technical motorcycle clothing and more, has in fact announced an important investment by Hps Investment Partners e Arcmont Asset Management, well-known investment companies that had purchased it in the summer for the symbolic sum of 1 euro and are now preparing to also formally become the new majority shareholders. The operation, announced in an official press release, will therefore bring fresh capital to support the growth and consolidation plan of the Dainese group and its affiliated brands, such as Agv, Tcx And Momodesign. Thanks to the agreement, the figures of which have not been revealed, the company of the unmistakable Speed Demon it aims to significantly reduce debt and regain stability, keeping all its industrial and commercial operations active.
The satisfaction of CEO Angel Sánchez
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Dainese’s basic objective is therefore to put behind it the difficulties that have weighed down its accounts in recent months and return to looking ahead with determination. A new phase that the CEO Angel Sanchez welcomed with enthusiasm: “We are happy to begin this new chapter of our growth alongside HPS and Arcmont, both convinced and loyal supporters of our company – the words of Sánchez -. Following their significant investment at Dainese over the past months, their continued support will allow Dainese to focus on sustainable growth and long-term value creation as we continue with our commitment to our loyal customers. I am sure that our partners will help us seize the opportunities that await us even more quickly.”
Farewell to the Carlyle group
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During the same press release, Sánchez also expressed words of appreciation for the Carlyle Group, an American fund that had acquired Dainese in 2022 and which following the events of recent months sold it to Hps Investment Partners (recently entered into the orbit of the American giant BlackRock) e Arcmont Asset Managementt. Both had financed a large part of the initial operation, becoming its creditors. “I would also like to thank Carlyle for its partnership and support over the past few years,” reiterated Sánchez, “under his leadership we have expanded our global presence, improved our product portfolio and strengthened the Company’s management team. These achievements have helped lay the foundation for the next phase of our growth.”
The trust of HPS and Arcmont
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With a joint statement, also i representatives of Arcmont and Hps expressed satisfaction with the agreement, reiterating their trust both in the management of the Dainese group and in the value of the brand: “We are enthusiastic about strengthening our long-lasting collaboration with Dainese and we have confidence in the vision of Angel and his team to carry forward the tradition of the company in providing high quality protective equipment for motorcyclists – so the joint note -. Through this investment, we are pleased to continue to support Dainese in strengthening its market position and driving innovation across its product portfolio, continuing to improve the safety and enjoyment of motorcycling enthusiasts around the world.” closing of the operation is scheduled forbeginning of 2026, whilst currently remaining subject to the usual conditions precedent.
Italian excellence
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Founded in 1972 by Dainese linen to Molvenain the province of Vicenza, Dainese has always made research and innovation its trademark, progressively introducing the first back protectors, knee sliders and the airbag integrated into racing suits and technical clothing. Over the years, the brand has also expanded into other sectors, such as mountain biking and skiing, acquiring the helmet manufacturer Agv in 2007 and the technical footwear manufacturer Tcx in 2020. After entering the portfolio of the Bahrain financial company Investcorp in 2014, with 80% of the share package taken over by the Dainese family for around 130 million euros, in 2022 the Carlyle Group had acquired the majority of it for 630 million euros. In the summer of 2025, due to three consecutive loss-making financial years and a debt close to 300 million euros, Carlyle sold Dainese to the funds Arcmont And Hps for the symbolic sum of 1 euro, an operation that represented an industrial rescue aimed at restructuring the debt. It should in fact be underlined that this “1 euro sale”, which has been much talked about, was not a “fire sale” open to the public, but a financial operation between institutional investors.
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