(Editorial Note: Dainese has survived serious financial problems through reorganization which reduced its debt by more than Euro 190,000,000 and the company will continue to operate, including keeping its D-Stores open in the United States. Some riders who had been sponsored by Dainese have switched to other leathers and related gear brands for reasons which may or may not be connected to the reorganization, notably 3-time Superbike World Champion Toprak Razgatlioglu. Other Dainese riders say they are staying with the brand, including MotoAmerica Superbike rider Bobby Fong.) 

New capital will support the Group’s development strategy and accelerate product and technology innovation.

• HPS and Arcmont acquire 100% of Dainese following European Commission antitrust approval.
• €30,000,000 of new equity funding provided to the Dainese group.
• Financial debt reduced by €190,000,001.72.

Dainese S.p.A. (“Dainese” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that, following receipt of anti-trust approval from the European Commission, HPS Investment Partners (“HPS”) and Arcmont Asset Management (“Arcmont”) have closed the transaction to acquire 100% of the shares and voting rights in Dainese through certain managed investment funds, as previously announced on 24 October 2025. As part of the transaction, HPS and Arcmont have also provided a combined €30,000,000 in new equity funding to the Dainese group. 

Dainese’s financial debt has been reduced by €190,000,001.72, resulting in €142,091,558 senior secured floating rate notes due 2030, and its revolving credit facility has been upsized to €45,000,000 provided by Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A., UniCredit S.p.A. and Bank of America Europe Designated Activity Company. 

This transaction marks the beginning of a new phase in the Dainese Group’s corporate journey which is focused on expanding its innovation capabilities, growth opportunities and global footprint.

The significant investment from HPS and Arcmont will enable Dainese to further develop its brand portfolio, accelerate technological advancement and reinforce its presence across its key markets. 

Statement from Angel Sánchez, CEO of Dainese: 

“This transaction represents a great milestone for Dainese. HPS and Arcmont are both investors and partners who have chosen to share our vision, passion for innovation and unwavering commitment to safety and quality. Their support will allow us to build on our momentum, explore new pathways and continue developing products that seamlessly integrate technology, protection and design.

“We also wish to thank Carlyle for their partnership in recent years, which helped expand our global presence and enhance our product portfolio. We look ahead with confidence, ready to achieve new milestones. The future is wide open before us, and we are prepared to embrace it at full speed.”

Statement from HPS and Arcmont:

“We are proud to strengthen our longstanding relationship with Dainese. With this investment, we are pleased to support CEO Angel Sánchez, the management team and Dainese in further strengthening its market position and advancing innovation across all its business segments.”