Who owns FORGITAL GROUP?

FORGITAL GROUP has been 100% owned by THE CARLYLE GROUP since May 2019.

At what enterprise value was FORGITAL GROUP acquired in 2019?

During the acquisition of FORGITAL GROUP by THE CARLYLE GROUP in 2019, the transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of €500M–1.5bn.

What was the EV/EBITDA of FORGITAL GROUP when it was acquired by THE CARLYLE GROUP?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for FORGITAL GROUP is in the range of 10x - 18x.

What was the EV/Revenue multiple of FORGITAL GROUP when it was acquired by THE CARLYLE GROUP?

The estimated EV/Revenue multiple for FORGITAL GROUP is in the range of 1x - 3x.

When was FORGITAL GROUP acquired by THE CARLYLE GROUP?

FORGITAL GROUP was acquired by THE CARLYLE GROUP in 2019.

What was the revenue of FORGITAL GROUP at the time of the deal?

The revenue of FORGITAL GROUP at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of €250–500M.

What was the EBITDA of FORGITAL GROUP during the acquisition?

FORGITAL GROUP's EBITDA is estimated to be in the range of €50–100M.

How is the data for the FORGITAL GROUP 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 FORGITAL GROUP 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/carlyle-sigla-lacquisto-di-forgital-deal-da-950-mln-euro/

What is the average EV/EBITDA multiple for the Industry & Manufacturing sector in 2026?

The average EV/EBITDA multiple for the Industry & Manufacturing sector in 2026 is 11.7x.

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05/2019

FORGITAL GROUP acquired by THE CARLYLE GROUP

ITALY Aerospace, Naval & Defense / Aerostructures EV €500M–1.5bn

Context

The Carlyle Group signed a binding agreement to acquire 100% of Forgital from the family (83%) and Fondo Italiano d’Investimento (17%). The valuation reflects the group's critical position in the aerospace supply chain. The transaction allowed NB Aurora to generate a significant capital gain, receiving ~EUR50M from a carrying value of EUR21M. The deal was subject to Antitrust and Golden Power approvals in Italy and France due to the strategic nature of Forgital's technology.

FORGITAL GROUP, which reported an EBITDA margin of [members only] in 2017, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 10x–18x, representing a level close to the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.7x).

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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

€500M–1.5bn

Equity Value

[members only]

Multiples

EV / Revenue

1x–3x

EV / EBITDA

10x–18x

EV / EBIT

[members only]

Historical Financials (EUR)

Year

Rev

EBITDA

EBIT

2017

2016

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Valuation range: EV €500M–1.5bn

Revenue range: €250–500M

EBITDA range: €50–100M

EV/Revenue range: 1x - 3x

EV/EBITDA range: 10x - 18x

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