At what enterprise value was PRIMA INDUSTRIE acquired in 2023?

During the acquisition of PRIMA INDUSTRIE by ALPHA PRIVATE EQUITY / PENINSULA CAPITAL in 2023, 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 300M - 700M 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 Industry & Manufacturing industry currently tracks an average EBITDA multiple of 11.2x, providing a valuable benchmark for this transaction.

What was the EV/EBITDA of PRIMA INDUSTRIE when it was acquired by ALPHA PRIVATE EQUITY / PENINSULA CAPITAL?

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What was the revenue of PRIMA INDUSTRIE at the time of the deal?

The revenue of PRIMA INDUSTRIE at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 450M - 900M EUR. Register for free to access the full transaction report and exact valuation multiples.

What was the EBITDA of PRIMA INDUSTRIE during the acquisition?

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What is Enterprise Value (EV)?

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What is the EV/EBITDA multiple and why is it used?

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03/2023

PRIMA INDUSTRIE acquired by ALPHA PRIVATE EQUITY / PENINSULA CAPITAL

ITALY Industrial Equipment / Special Machinery / Machine Tools EV 300M - 700M EUR

Context

Femto Technologies S.p.A. has entered into separate, definitive share purchase agreements to acquire an initial 50.1% controlling majority stake in Prima Industrie S.p.A., launching a strategic public-to-private transaction. The initial block acquisition was structured as an all-cash transaction priced at a fixed baseline of €25.00 per share. The closing of this initial phase was bound by standard institutional conditions precedent, including multi-jurisdictional foreign direct investment (FDI) clearance, European antitrust approvals, and secured debt funding confirmations. The transaction's core investment thesis is centered on executing a full corporate squeeze-out and delisting the industrial technology asset from the public markets. Following the completion of the block trade, the acquiring consortium is legally bound to launch a mandatory totalitarian tender offer (MTO) for all remaining outstanding public shares at the same baseline price. By taking the company private, the sponsors intend to eliminate public market constraints, providing the group with maximum structural flexibility and robust long-term capital backing. The post-closing corporate roadmap is designed to aggressively navigate global sector consolidation, accelerate cross-border expansion, and implement an institutionalized management incentive program to drive long-term value creation.

PRIMA INDUSTRIE, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2023, 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 (11.2x).

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Target

Prima Industrie operates as a premier global developer and manufacturer within the industrial laser systems and advanced sheet metal processing machinery sector. The company’s business model is built on large-scale B2B industrial engineering, specializing in the production of complex CNC machinery, 2D and 3D laser cutting equipment, punching tools, and fully automated manufacturing lines. It targets high-specification, capital-intensive end-markets globally, including advanced manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and heavy machinery industries. The entity's value proposition is anchored in its deep engineering know-how and a strong corporate commitment to research and development, allowing it to continuously transform technical expertise into premium automation products. Supported by an extensive international production and commercial network, the company leverages its consolidated operational infrastructure to drive global market penetration.

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Valuation range: EV 300M - 700M EUR

Revenue range: 450M - 900M EUR

EBITDA range: 25M - 50M EUR

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