FCM acquired by PATELEC GROUP
Context
Patelec Group has acquired a majority stake in FCM srl to strengthen its industrial capacity and expand its product range in wiring and industrial automation. The operation is carefully structured to ensure absolute operational and strategic continuity, with the original founding siblings retaining a significant minority shareholding and remaining actively involved in the enterprise's daily management. Following a previous major acquisition in the sector, this new integration marks a crucial milestone in Patelec Group's ongoing consolidation roadmap. The primary strategic rationale underpinning this partnership is to drastically strengthen the combined entity's industrial manufacturing capabilities and massively broaden the comprehensive suite of integrated electrical and automation services offered to their combined client base.
FCM, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2024, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , a level to compare with the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.6x).
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Target
Founded in 1999, FCM is a specialized Italian manufacturer focusing on the design, production, and installation of complex electrical panels, custom wiring, on-board machinery, and advanced pneumatic and robotic systems. The company operates two main sites in the Marche region and employs approximately 30 people. It serves the industrial sector with complete process automation, pneumatic, and robotic systems.
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Revenue range: 5M - 25M EUR
EBITDA range: 0M - 5M EUR
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Acquirer: patelec group