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06/2024

ALFA VALVOLE acquired by INTERPUMP GROUP

ITALY Industrial Equipment / Components / Valves, Pumps & Taps EV 50M - 150M EUR

Context

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.

By taking control of Alfa Valvole, Interpump Group continues its expansion strategy. Previously, the group had completed 2 acquisitions, including Waikato Milking Systems in 2023.

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 to the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.2x).

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Target

Alfa Valvole is a specialized industrial organization recognized as an international player in the high-end segment of the valve industry. The entity’s business model is built on providing superior quality and dedicated customer service for complex fluid management. Following its 2021 merger with OBL, the firm expanded its technical scope to include the design and production of positive displacement pumps, evolving into an integrated provider of process fluid displacement solutions. Its value proposition is centered on technical reliability across mission-critical environments, including water treatment, mining, and oil & gas, with a growing presence in the food and pharmaceutical sectors. Strategically, the firm focuses on technical innovation and high-performance engineering to meet rigorous industrial standards for marine and rail transport. The organization operates as a critical technical partner for global enterprises requiring sophisticated flow control and industrial-grade durability.

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Valuation range: EV 50M - 150M EUR

Revenue range: 10M - 30M EUR

EBITDA range: 5M - 25M EUR

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Target: alfa valvole

Acquirer: interpump group