Interpump Group has finalized the acquisition of 100% of the capital of Alfa Valvole S.r.l. from the U.S.-based IDEX Corporation. This strategic transaction marks a significant enhancement of the group’s fluid management portfolio, integrating high-end valve technology with its existing pump and hydraulic systems. The strategic rationale for the move centers on the high degree of industrial synergy between the target’s integrated solutions for process fluids and the group’s broader global operations in water treatment, mining, and energy sectors. By incorporating the target’s expertise in high-end valves and positive displacement pumps (OBL), the group bolsters its value proposition as a primary provider of mission-critical infrastructure solutions. The partnership is designed to leverage the group’s international scale to accelerate the target’s market penetration in the food and pharmaceutical industries. This integration reinforces the group’s standing as a primary consolidator in the global industrial landscape, ensuring enhanced product range and technical operational depth for its diverse international client base.

ALFA VALVOLE, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2023, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, representing a LOGIN discount to the 10.3x average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector.

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