DELITE has been 100% owned by ILLVA SARONNO since January 2026.

When was DELITE acquired by ILLVA SARONNO?

DELITE was acquired by ILLVA SARONNO in 2026.

What was the revenue of DELITE at the time of the deal?

The revenue of DELITE at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of €5–25M.

What was the EBITDA of DELITE during the acquisition?

DELITE's EBITDA is estimated to be in the range of €0–5M.

How is the data for the DELITE 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 DELITE 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.it/ma-e-corporate-finance/ilva-saronno-holding-rileva-il-100-di-delite-srl-distributore-emiliano-specializzato-in-ingredienti-per-il-settore-gelateria-e-pasticceria/

What is the average EV/EBITDA multiple for the AgriFood sector in 2026?

The average EV/EBITDA multiple for the AgriFood sector in 2026 is 11.0x.

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01/2026

DELITE acquired by ILLVA SARONNO

ITALY Food Processing / Ingredients REV €5–25M

Context

Illva Saronno Holding, through its subsidiary Disaronno Ingredients, has acquired 100% of Delite S.r.l. The transaction allows Illva to integrate a strong regional distributor in the Emilia-Romagna area into its national network. This deal is part of the strategic project "DIS," which aims to build a unified, capillary distribution organization across Italy by aggregating regional leaders (following the acquisitions of Arbore in Liguria and G&P Center). The sellers include RDM Group and several private individuals.

DELITE, which reported an EBITDA margin of [members only] in 2024, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of [members only], to compare with the average currently observed in the AgriFood sector (11.0x).

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Target

Delite is an Emilia-based distributor specialized in the HO.RE.CA channel. It provides semi-finished ingredients, professional equipment (including Carpigiani machinery), and consulting services for gelato parlors, pastry shops, and bakeries. The company offers a "turnkey" solution for artisans, from ingredients to shop design and training.

Ent. Value

€5–25M

Equity Value

[members only]

Multiples

EV / Revenue

[members only]

EV / EBITDA

[members only]

EV / EBIT

[members only]

Historical Financials (EUR)

Year

Rev

EBITDA

EBIT

2024

2023

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REFERENCES

Revenue range: €5–25M

EBITDA range: €0–5M

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Acquirer: illva saronno