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03/2023

GIOVANNI BOZZETTO acquired by AIMIA / PALADIN PRIVATE EQUITY

ITALY Chemicals & Materials / Specialty Chemicals EV 300M - 700M CAD

Context

Aimia Inc. acquired a majority stake (~94%) in Giovanni Bozzetto S.p.A. from Chequers Capital and other minority shareholders. The transaction was a partnership with Paladin Private Equity, which received an option to acquire up to 19.9% of the equity. The strategic goal was to leverage Bozzetto’s ESG leadership to expand into the Americas and Asia through organic growth and accretive M&A.

GIOVANNI BOZZETTO, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2022, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , representing a to the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.6x).

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Target

Founded in 1919, Bozzetto is a global ESG-focused provider of specialty chemicals. It serves a diverse range of end-markets including textiles (softeners, dyes), construction (plasterboard additives), water treatment, and personal care. The group operates 6 manufacturing facilities worldwide, employs over 500 people, and has a vast portfolio of over 2,000 products.

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DateAcquirerTargetCountrySector
02/2026ONE EQUITY PARTNERSGIOVANNI BOZZETTOITALYSpecialty Chemicals

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Valuation range: EV 300M - 700M CAD

Revenue range: 250M - 500M CAD

EBITDA range: 25M - 50M CAD

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Acquirer: paladin private equity / aimia