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04/2019

LAMINAM acquired by ALPHA PRIVATE EQUITY

ITALY Chemicals & Materials / Construction Materials EV 300M - 700M EUR

Context

Alpha Private Equity acquired a controlling stake in Laminam from the Stefani family (System Group). The CEO reinvested significantly alongside Alpha and continued to lead the company. The acquisition followed a competitive auction involving funds like InvestIndustrial, Ardian, and BC Partners. The transaction was financed by Banco BPM. The strategic goal was to accelerate Laminam's global expansion and capitalize on its tripled production capacity following recent investments in its Parma (Italy) and Vorsino (Russia) plants.

LAMINAM, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2018, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, representing a LOGIN to the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.1x).

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Target

Founded in 2001 by Franco Stefani, Laminam is the global leader in the production of large-format, ultra-thin ceramic slabs. Using patented technology, the company produces high-end surfaces for architecture, interior design, and furnishings. It operates three production sites (Italy and Russia) and is a pioneer in the "oversized" ceramic sheet market.

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Valuation range: EV 300M - 700M EUR

Revenue range: 100M - 200M EUR

EBITDA range: 10M - 30M EUR

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Target: laminam

Acquirer: alpha private equity