At what enterprise value was CELLI GROUP acquired in 2019?

During the acquisition of CELLI GROUP by ARDIAN in 2019, the company was valued at an estimated revenue multiple of below 5x. The transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 300M - 700M EUR. By registering for free, you get access to complete and exact transaction details including enterprise value, revenue, and EBITDA. Additionally, our database shows that the Industry & Manufacturing industry currently tracks an average EBITDA multiple of 11.2x, providing a valuable benchmark for this transaction.

What was the EV/EBITDA of CELLI GROUP when it was acquired by ARDIAN?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for CELLI GROUP is in the range of 15x - 25x. For comparison, the Industry & Manufacturing sector currently shows an average EBITDA multiple of 11.2x. Join our community for free to access full valuation data and industry trends.

When was CELLI GROUP acquired by ARDIAN?

CELLI GROUP was acquired by ARDIAN in 2019.

What was the revenue of CELLI GROUP at the time of the deal?

The revenue of CELLI GROUP at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 100M - 200M EUR. Register for free to access the full transaction report and exact valuation multiples.

What was the EBITDA of CELLI GROUP during the acquisition?

CELLI GROUP's EBITDA is estimated to be in the range of 5M - 25M EUR. Join our community for free to access complete and exact deal data.

What is Enterprise Value (EV)?

Enterprise Value (EV) is a measure of a company's total value, often used as a more comprehensive alternative to equity market capitalization. EV includes in its calculation the market capitalization of a company but also short-term and long-term debt as well as any cash on the company's balance sheet.

What is the EV/EBITDA multiple and why is it used?

The EV/EBITDA multiple is a financial ratio that compares a company's Enterprise Value (EV) to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA). It is widely used in M&A and valuation because it allows for comparisons between companies with different capital structures and provides a clear view of operational profitability.

How is the data for the CELLI GROUP acquisition sourced and is it reliable?

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01/2019

CELLI GROUP acquired by ARDIAN

ITALY Industrial Equipment / Process Engineering & Production Lines / Food & Beverage Lines EV 300M - 700M EUR

Context

Ardian acquired 100% of Celli from Consilium (70%) and the founding family (30%). The management team reinvested alongside Ardian to hold a minority stake. The deal ended a successful six-year holding by Consilium, during which Celli completed four acquisitions (ADS2, Cosmetal, Angram, FJE Plastic). Ardian's entry is designed to accelerate international expansion and further leverage Celli's digital IT platform for remote dispenser management.

CELLI GROUP, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2016, 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

Founded in 1974, Celli is a global leader in the design, manufacturing, and installation of dispensing systems for beer, soft drinks, and water. The group serves major international brands (Heineken, Coca-Cola, Pepsi) and has developed a proprietary IoT platform for remote fleet management. It operates 5 plants in Italy and the UK.

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Valuation range: EV 300M - 700M EUR

Revenue range: 100M - 200M EUR

EBITDA range: 5M - 25M EUR

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Press release: view release

Target: celli group

Acquirer: ardian