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Exit·Consumer/Beauty / Personal Care·October 1, 2026

HIG Capital sells Pinalli to Borletti Group

The transaction involves Italian beauty retailer operating 108 beauty stores, and financial terms were not disclosed in the announcement.

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BuyerBorletti Group
TargetPinalli
SponsorH.I.G. Capital
SellerH.I.G. Capital
TypeExit
IndustryConsumer
Sub-sectorBeauty / Personal Care

Borletti Group acquired Pinalli, an Italian beauty retailer that operates a chain of 108 stores across Italy, from private equity sponsor HIG Capital. Founded in 1984, Pinalli generated €197 million of revenue in 2025 through its nationwide beauty retail network.

The transaction completes HIG Capital's exit from the Italian beauty retail sector and transfers ownership of the 108-store platform to Borletti Group.

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