When was ESCA acquired by EUROPE CAPITAL PARTNERS?

ESCA was acquired by EUROPE CAPITAL PARTNERS in 2025.

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

The revenue of ESCA at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of €25–50M.

What was the EBITDA of ESCA during the acquisition?

ESCA's EBITDA is estimated to be in the range of €5–25M.

How is the data for the ESCA 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 ESCA 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/private-equity/il-fondo-europe-capital-partners-vii-park-street-capital-va-al-controllo-della-abruzzese-esca-sughi-surgelati-di-pesce/

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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12/2025

ESCA acquired by EUROPE CAPITAL PARTNERS

ITALY Food Processing / Food Products REV €25–50M

Context

Europe Capital Partners VII has acquired a majority stake in ESCA S.r.l. from the founding shareholders. The brothers Giuseppe and Patrizio Patrizi have reinvested to retain a minority stake and will continue in their operational roles (Plant Director and Commercial Director, respectively). The acquisition was financed by a pool of banks led by BCC Banca Iccrea and a private debt tranche provided by Tenax Capital.

ESCA, 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

Founded and operated by the Patrizi family, ESCA is a leading Italian producer of frozen ready-made sauces ("condimenti pronti"), primarily seafood-based (clams, mussels, seafood mix). The company distributes its products through large-scale retail channels (GDO) under its own brand and private labels. It is highly profitable and cash-rich.

Ent. Value

€25–50M

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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Revenue range: €25–50M

EBITDA range: €5–25M

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Acquirer: europe capital partners