At what enterprise value was NUOVA CASTELLI acquired in 2014?

During the acquisition of NUOVA CASTELLI by CHARTERHOUSE in 2014, the transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 300M - 700M EUR.

What was the EV/EBITDA of NUOVA CASTELLI when it was acquired by CHARTERHOUSE?

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

When was NUOVA CASTELLI acquired by CHARTERHOUSE?

NUOVA CASTELLI was acquired by CHARTERHOUSE in 2014.

What was the revenue of NUOVA CASTELLI at the time of the deal?

The revenue of NUOVA CASTELLI at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 250M - 500M EUR.

What was the EBITDA of NUOVA CASTELLI during the acquisition?

NUOVA CASTELLI's EBITDA is estimated to be in the range of 25M - 50M EUR.

How is the data for the NUOVA CASTELLI 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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03/2014

NUOVA CASTELLI acquired by CHARTERHOUSE

ITALY Food Processing / Food Products / Dairy EV 300M - 700M EUR

Context

Charterhouse Capital Partners acquired an 80% majority stake in Nuova Castelli's cheese business. The transaction involved a complex corporate reorganization: the group's canned tuna business (Airone, operating in Cote d'Ivoire) was carved out and retained by the founding president. The founder kept a 20% minority stake in the cheese entity to ensure continuity.

NUOVA CASTELLI, 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

Headquartered in Reggio Emilia, the heart of Italy's "Food Valley," Nuova Castelli is the leading Italian manufacturer and exporter of Parmigiano Reggiano DOP. The company operates five production plants across Italy and Hungary. Beyond its flagship Parmigiano, the group produces and distributes a wide range of Italian hard cheeses, including Grana Padano and Gorgonzola. Nuova Castelli is distinctively export-oriented, generating 90% of its revenue outside Italy.

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Valuation range: EV 300M - 700M EUR

Revenue range: 250M - 500M EUR

EBITDA range: 25M - 50M EUR

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Target: nuova castelli

Acquirer: charterhouse