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08/2021

ITELYUM acquired by STIRLING SQUARE CAPITAL / DEUTSCHE BETEILIGUNGS (DBAG)

ITALY Utilities (Regulated Infrastructure) / Waste Management REV 250M - 500M EUR

Context

The acquisition of Itelyum by Stirling Capital Partners represents a significant secondary buyout involving the transition of the company from the seller’s third fund to its fourth fund, accompanied by a strategic minority investment from DBAG. The deal structure involves a capital injection and ownership realignment intended to provide the necessary resources for the next phase of international growth and organizational scaling. The strategic rationale for the transaction is twofold: to consolidate the company’s market-leading position in the circular economy and to aggressively pursue an inorganic growth strategy, with a specific focus on expanding the platform’s European footprint, particularly into the German market. The management team has committed to a significant reinvestment, ensuring strong alignment between the shareholders and the executive leadership.

ITELYUM, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2021, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of .

Target

Itelyum is a prominent national leader and international player in the management, recycling, and valorization of industrial waste. Headquartered in Lodi, Italy, the group serves as a central reference point for sustainable industrial solutions, supporting the transition toward a circular economy. The company’s operations are organized around distinct pillars: the regeneration of used lubricating oils into high-quality base oils, the purification of industrial solvents for chemical and pharmaceutical industries, and a comprehensive integrated waste management service. This integrated model provides a one-stop-shop for waste producers, covering the entire lifecycle from collection and storage to transport, pre-treatment, and chemical analysis. With a strong track record of over thirty acquisitions in the last decade, Itelyum has significantly expanded its footprint across Europe, including Serbia, Croatia, Germany, and France. The group’s strategy emphasizes the industrialization of waste treatment processes, enhancing material recovery rates, and providing high-value technical services to complex, highly regulated industries.

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Other operations with ITELYUM

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03/2025ITELYUMSPECIALACQUE AND SPECIALSPURGHIITALYWaste Management

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Revenue range: 250M - 500M EUR

EBITDA range: 50M - 100M EUR

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Target: itelyum

Acquirer: stirling square capital / deutsche beteiligungs (dbag)