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Valextra Acquired By NEO Capital

London private equity firm NEO Capital has bought a majority stake in Italian bag maker Valextra for an undisclosed sum. NEO has agreed to commit to the deal for six years or more. Valextra is said to have a turnover of around €13.5m.

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