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06/2025100%LBO

Forgital Group acquired by Stonepeak

ITALY Aerospace, Naval & Defense / Aerostructures EV €1–10bn

Context

Stonepeak's acquisition of Forgital represents a strategic investment into a market-leading manufacturer of critical aerospace and industrial components. The transaction is underpinned by Forgital's established position as a trusted partner to premier aerospace OEMs and other industrial clients, a reputation built on its commitment to quality, innovation, and reliability. Stonepeak identified a significant growth opportunity within the company, driven by strong, durable long-term demand fundamentals in the commercial aerospace end market. The investment firm intends to leverage its deep expertise in mission-critical infrastructure and industrial growth platforms to support Forgital's next phase of expansion and accelerate its strategic agenda. A key element of this new chapter is the appointment of John Slattery, a seasoned aerospace executive formerly with GE Aerospace and Embraer, as Chairman of the Board. This move signals a clear intent to deepen Forgital's aerospace focus and leverage industry-leading expertise to guide its future growth. The partnership aims to enhance Forgital's capacity to innovate and expand its service offerings for customers in highly demanding, precision-engineered applications globally.

In the past, Forgital Group was acquired by The Carlyle Group in 2019 as part of its expansion strategy.

Forgital Group, which reported an EBITDA margin of [members only] in 2024, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 10x–18x.

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Target

Founded in 1873, Forgital is a global leader in the production of large-sized forged and machined rings and components. It specializes in high-performance materials for demanding sectors, primarily aerospace (engine components for Tier 1 suppliers like GE, Rolls-Royce, Safran) as well as oil & gas, and power generation.

Ent. Value

€1–10bn

Equity Value

[members only]

Multiples

EV / Revenue

2x–6x

EV / EBITDA

10x–18x

EV / EBIT

[members only]

Historical Financials (EUR)

Year
Rev
EBITDA
EBIT
2024
€450–900M
€100–200M
[members only]
2023
€450–900M
€100–200M
[members only]

Other operations with Forgital Group

Other operations with Forgital Group
DateAcquirerTargetCountrySector
05/2019THE CARLYLE GROUPFORGITAL GROUPITALYAerostructures

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REFERENCES

Valuation range: EV €1–10bn

Revenue range: €450–900M

EBITDA range: €100–200M

EV/Revenue range: 2x - 6x

EV/EBITDA range: 10x - 18x

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FAQ

What transaction does this page cover?

This page covers Stonepeak’s acquisition of 100% of Forgital Group, an Italian company specialised in Aerostructures, in 2025, structured as a leveraged buyout (LBO). This followed an earlier holding cycle initiated in May 2019, when the company was acquired by The Carlyle Group.

How was the acquisition of Forgital Group by Stonepeak valued, and what multiples were paid?

mynth displays the transaction’s enterprise value within the €1–10bn band, its EV/EBITDA multiple within the 10x - 18x range, and its EV/revenue multiple within the 2x - 6x range. Exact figures are available to members.

What were Forgital Group’s revenue and EBITDA at the time of the deal?

At the time of the transaction, Forgital Group generated annual revenue estimated in the €450–900M range and EBITDA in the €100–200M bracket (FY 2024). Detailed financial figures are available to members.

What sources support the information on this transaction?

Data on this transaction was compiled from the official corporate announcement published by the parties, combined with independent reporting from specialized financial and M&A publications.

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