RAVAGLIOLI GROUP acquired by DOVER CORPORATION
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Dover Corporation acquired Ravaglioli S.p.A. Group. This acquisition was driven by the strong complementarity between Ravaglioli's product portfolio (particularly in tire and wheel equipment) and Dover's existing Vehicle Service Group (VSG). The deal allows Dover to expand its European footprint and leverage cross-selling opportunities across its global distribution channels. The integration aims to create a comprehensive "best-in-class" suite of products for automotive workshops worldwide.
RAVAGLIOLI GROUP, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2016, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , representing a to the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.6x).
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Headquartered in Bologna and founded in 1958, Ravaglioli is a historic European leader in the manufacturing of automotive service equipment. The company specializes in heavy-duty and light-vehicle lifts, as well as tire and wheel service equipment (changers, balancers) and diagnostic testing systems. With a strong manufacturing footprint in Italy and over 650 employees, Ravaglioli serves a global network of workshops, car dealerships, and fleet operators. In 2016, the company generated annual revenues of approximately EUR150 million.
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Valuation range: EV 100M - 350M EUR
Revenue range: 100M - 200M EUR
EBITDA range: 10M - 30M EUR
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Target: ravaglioli group
Acquirer: dover corporation