DS INSURANCE BROKER acquired by EDGE GROUP
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Edge Group, backed by AnaCap Financial Partners, has acquired DS Insurance Broker as part of its ongoing buy-and-build strategy in the Italian insurance brokerage market. The transaction strengthens Edge Group’s position in the corporate and middle-market segments, particularly in the management of complex industrial risks across sectors such as defense, shipbuilding, manufacturing, and energy. The acquisition is fully aligned with Edge Group’s consolidation strategy, which aims to integrate highly specialized local brokers into a single scalable platform. DS Insurance Broker brings strong technical capabilities and deep local industrial relationships, especially in the Liguria region. Financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed, but the operation is consistent with Edge Group’s broader acquisition-driven growth model. Post-transaction, Edge Group continues to accelerate its expansion strategy, reinforcing its ambition to build a leading specialty insurance brokerage platform in Southern Europe through targeted acquisitions and operational integration.
DS INSURANCE BROKER, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2026, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , a level to compare with the average currently observed in the Financial Services sector (12.2x).
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Target
DS Insurance Broker is a specialized insurance brokerage firm providing risk management solutions to corporate and middle-market businesses, particularly in strategic sectors such as defense, shipbuilding, mechanics, and manufacturing, renewable energy and gas, commodity trading, and civil construction. Founded in 2001, the company has developed distinctive expertise in managing complex industrial risks and offers tailored insurance solutions for businesses, including international companies. The company's presence in La Spezia is a strategic element for its positioning, thanks to its proximity to significant industrial realities related to the naval, shipbuilding, and defense supply chain present in the Ligurian territory. DS Insurance Broker has a long history of providing high-quality insurance consulting services to Italian and foreign companies, and its team of experienced professionals has in-depth knowledge of the specific needs of clients and the most suitable insurance solutions.
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Target: ds insurance broker
Acquirer: edge group