At what enterprise value was CASA OPTIMA acquired in 2016?

During the acquisition of CASA OPTIMA by CHARTERHOUSE in 2016, the transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 300M - 700M EUR.

What was the EV/EBITDA of CASA OPTIMA when it was acquired by CHARTERHOUSE?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for CASA OPTIMA is in the range of 10x - 18x.

When was CASA OPTIMA acquired by CHARTERHOUSE?

CASA OPTIMA was acquired by CHARTERHOUSE in 2016.

What was the revenue of CASA OPTIMA at the time of the deal?

The revenue of CASA OPTIMA at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 100M - 200M EUR.

What was the EBITDA of CASA OPTIMA during the acquisition?

CASA OPTIMA's EBITDA is estimated to be in the range of 10M - 30M EUR.

How is the data for the CASA OPTIMA acquisition sourced and is it reliable?

Mynth data is contributed by a professional community of M&A and Private Equity experts. Each transaction, including the CASA OPTIMA deal, is systematically cross-verified by our team using private deal documents and official sources. You can also find the official press release for this transaction here: https://bebeez.eu/2016/11/14/charterhouse-conquers-italys-top-icecream-ingredients-maker-optima-mec3/

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11/2016

CASA OPTIMA acquired by CHARTERHOUSE

ITALY Food Processing / Ingredients EV 300M - 700M EUR

Context

Charterhouse Capital Partners acquires Optima / Mec3, a global leader in artisanal ice cream ingredients with a 12% market share, in a deal valued at an estimated EUR400 million, outbidding Permira, Cinven, Carlyle, and Froneri (Nestle/R&R). Charterhouse is investing through its EUR2.3 billion Fund X, marking its third Italian deal in three years.

Previously, Casa Optima had been acquired in an LBO by Riverside in 2014.

CASA OPTIMA, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2016, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , representing a to the average currently observed in the AgriFood sector (10.7x).

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Target

Casa Optima is the global market leader in premium ingredients for artisanal gelato, pastry, and specialized beverage concepts. Headquartered in Italy, the group manages an elite portfolio of complementary, high-heritage brands including Mec3, Pernigotti Maestri Gelatieri, Modecor (pastry decorations), and Giuso. Its robust business model centers on a comprehensive product and service offering, combining the formulation of complex bases, flavorings, and toppings with an international network of training centers (Optima Academy) designed to support artisanal chefs and food service chains.

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Other operations with CASA OPTIMA

List of similar M&A transactions (Date, Acquirer, Target, Country, Sub-sector)
Date	Acquirer	Target	Country	Sector
09/2025	ADIA	CASA OPTIMA	ITALY	Ingredients
11/2017	CASA OPTIMA	MODECOR ITALIANA	ITALY	Ingredients
02/2014	RIVERSIDE	CASA OPTIMA	ITALY	Ingredients

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Valuation range: EV 300M - 700M EUR

Revenue range: 100M - 200M EUR

EBITDA range: 10M - 30M EUR

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Target: casa optima

Acquirer: charterhouse