IMA completed the acquisition of 63% of ATOP, a company in the sector of automatic machines and lines for the production of electric motors for the automotive sector, and in particular for E-Mobility from Charme Capital, the pan-European mid-market private equity firm for £333m. “The growth and evolution of IMA in the markets of the future continues. Our position as a leader in relevant markets such as pharmaceuticals and food, combined with a solid presence in the world of tobacco at the service of innovations for lower impact smoking, is now enriched thanks to the credible entry of IMA into a fourth strategic segment represented by E-Mobility, which is today one of the fastest growing markets worldwide, with the production of over 50m electric or hybrid cars expected in 2030." lberto Vacchi IMA Chairman and CEO.