Who owns GRUPPO ALIVAL?

GRUPPO ALIVAL has been 100% owned by DANTE BIGI S.R.L. since December 2013.

At what enterprise value was GRUPPO ALIVAL acquired in 2013?

During the acquisition of GRUPPO ALIVAL by DANTE BIGI S.R.L. in 2013, the transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 50M - 150M EUR.

What was the EV/EBITDA of GRUPPO ALIVAL when it was acquired by DANTE BIGI S.R.L.?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for GRUPPO ALIVAL is in the range of 5x - 12x.

When was GRUPPO ALIVAL acquired by DANTE BIGI S.R.L.?

GRUPPO ALIVAL was acquired by DANTE BIGI S.R.L. in 2013.

What was the revenue of GRUPPO ALIVAL at the time of the deal?

The revenue of GRUPPO ALIVAL at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 100M - 200M EUR.

What was the EBITDA of GRUPPO ALIVAL during the acquisition?

GRUPPO ALIVAL's EBITDA is estimated to be in the range of 5M - 25M EUR.

How is the data for the GRUPPO ALIVAL acquisition sourced and is it reliable?

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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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12/2013

GRUPPO ALIVAL acquired by DANTE BIGI S.R.L.

ITALY Food Processing / Food Products / Dairy EV 50M - 150M EUR

Context

Dante Bigi S.r.l. acquired a 51% controlling interest in Gruppo Alival, with an agreement to acquire the remaining 49% in 2014. This acquisition was a pivotal step in consolidating the Italian dairy market, bringing together Alival's leadership in fresh cheeses (mozzarella) with the acquirer's existing strength in aged cheeses.

GRUPPO ALIVAL, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2013, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , representing a to the average currently observed in the AgriFood sector (11.0x).

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Target

Gruppo Alival is a leading Italian dairy producer, ranking as the third-largest player in the mozzarella market in Italy. Operating through 9 production plants in Italy and Poland, the group offers a wide portfolio including mozzarella, pecorino, ricotta, and butter. It owns well-known commercial and PDO brands such as Alival, Mandara, Fattorie del Sole, Trep, Caseificio dell Amiata, and Tinis. In 2013, the group generated revenues of EUR175 million and served major retail chains across Italy and Europe.

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Valuation range: EV 50M - 150M EUR

Revenue range: 100M - 200M EUR

EBITDA range: 5M - 25M EUR

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