Charme Capital to acquire Bianalisi from Columna Capital.

Charme Capital, a European mid-market private equity firm, agreed to acquire Bianalisi, a provider of laboratory services for clinical analysis and specialist diagnostics, from Columna Capital, an entrepreneurial investment firm. Financial terms were not disclosed. "We are glad to welcome a blue-chip investor like Charme, who will make a significant contribution to the success of the sector consolidation strategy. We strongly believe in Bianalisi and are convinced that this new partnership will deliver strong results, and for this reason Columna Capital is delighted to make a significant reinvestment," Andrea Frecchiami, Columna Capital Partner.