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Azzurra Capital and Azimut Libera Impresa Sgr have acquired a 7.9% stake in NextChem, a subsidiary of Maire focused on energy transition technologies, for around €110 million, valuing the company at €1.4 billion. The investment aims to strengthen NextChem's capital structure and validate its business model in preparation for a potential IPO by 2026, while enhancing its growth strategy in hydrogen, sustainable chemicals, biofuels, and CO2 capture. Maire retains a controlling 82% stake in the company.