Italy, March 4 -- MAIRE - also acting on behalf of Maire Investments S.p.A ("MI"), and Azzurra Capital Management ("Azzurra Capital") - announces the signing of an agreement with Azzurra Capital for the acquisition of a strategic stake of approximately 8% (the "Stake") in the share capital of NEXTCHEM S.p.A. ("NEXTCHEM") from MI. NEXTCHEM is MAIRE's subsidiary heading the Sustainable Technology Solutions business unit. The total consideration for the Stake is approximately €110 million, corresponding to an equity value of NEXTCHEM of €1.4 billion. Azzurra Capital is an international private equity investment group focused on companies that are leaders in their business and capable to deliver sustainable growth and superior value...