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 company was valued at an estimated revenue multiple of below 5x. The transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 50M - 150M EUR. By registering for free, you get access to complete and exact transaction details including enterprise value, revenue, and EBITDA. Additionally, our database shows that the AgriFood industry currently tracks an average EBITDA multiple of 10.9x, providing a valuable benchmark for this transaction.

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. For comparison, the AgriFood sector currently shows an average EBITDA multiple of 10.9x. Join our community for free to access full valuation data and industry trends.

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. Register for free to access the full transaction report and exact valuation multiples.

What was the EBITDA of GRUPPO ALIVAL during the acquisition?

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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

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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 LOGIN in 2013, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, representing a LOGIN to the average currently observed in the AgriFood sector (10.9x).

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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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