ALPITOUR acquired by TIP - TAMBURI INVESTMENT PARTNERI
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TIP, through its controlled vehicle Asset Italia 1 srl, has exercised its right of pre-emption to acquire an additional 36.02% stake in Alpitour from Dal 1802. This strategic maneuver follows the suspension of a formal sale process initiated in 2023, as the shareholders elected to consolidate control rather than exit to external bidders. The transaction allows Asset Italia to increase its total shareholding in the tour operator to approximately 94.6% (and up to 95.3% depending on co-sale rights). The rationale for the consolidation is rooted in Alpitour's exceptional financial recovery and structural profitability, characterized by significant revenue growth and high margins. By securing nearly full ownership, TIP and its club deal partners aim to further stabilize the group’s capital structure and capitalize on promising tourism sector tailwinds, leveraging Alpitour’s substantial asset base and market dominance to drive long-term industrial value.
ALPITOUR, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2024, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , representing a to the average currently observed in the Retail & Consumer sector (10.6x).
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Target
Alpitour is Italy’s leading integrated tourism group, maintaining a robust business model that spans the entire travel value chain. The group operates across five main pillars: Tour Operating, Aviation (through its own airline), Hotel Management, Travel Agencies, and Incoming services. By controlling its own flight capacity and a diverse portfolio of hospitality assets, the organization provides a seamless end-to-end travel experience for the mass-market and premium segments. The group focuses on digital transformation and fleet modernization to drive operational efficiency and customer retention. Strategically positioned as a national champion in the Mediterranean basin and long-haul leisure destinations, the company leverages a multi-brand strategy to address evolving traveler preferences, maintaining deep structural profitability through integrated supply chain management and a vast physical and digital distribution network.
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Valuation range: EV 500M - 1.5b EUR
Revenue range: 1b - 3b EUR
EBITDA range: 100M - 200M EUR
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Acquirer: tip - tamburi investment partneri