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11/2024

VITAL acquired by BUFAB

ITALY Industrial Services / Industrial & Technical Distribution EV 20M - 50M EUR

Context

The acquisition of VITAL S.p.A. marks a strategic expansion for the group’s operations in Southern Europe, specifically establishing a premier platform within the Italian C-parts market. This transaction incorporates a highly reputable distributor with a well-diversified industrial client base across the rail, machinery, and electrical sectors. The rationale for the move centers on building a significant regional footprint and increasing the overall service level for existing international customers operating in Italy. The integration of this family-led specialist provides a critical stepping stone for further consolidation in a highly fragmented market. By leveraging the target’s deep regional expertise and long-standing customer relationships, the organization aims to accelerate its growth journey and implement a broader buy-and-build strategy in the region. The partnership is designed to foster knowledge transfer between teams, enhancing the group’s technical presence and operational agility. This strategic move aligns with the long-term goal of market dominance through the acquisition of high-margin entities that complement the existing global supply chain infrastructure.

VITAL, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2023, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , representing a to the average currently observed in the Business Services sector (11.4x).

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Target

VITAL is a premier distributor of C-parts, specializing in the supply chain management of fasteners and small technical components. The organization’s business model is centered on providing high-efficiency logistics and procurement services to a diversified industrial client base. Its value proposition lies in the reduction of total cost of ownership for customers by managing large volumes of low-value, mission-critical parts. Strategically, the entity focuses on maintaining deep operational density within the Italian market, serving sectors such as machinery, rail, and construction. The firm prioritizes technical reliability and long-standing customer relationships, operating as a localized technical partner for complex industrial supply chains. By leveraging its extensive regional experience and specialized warehouse infrastructure, the organization ensures seamless integration into its clients' manufacturing processes. The entity operates as a family-led platform committed to high service levels and operational excellence within a highly fragmented regional landscape.

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Valuation range: EV 20M - 50M EUR

Revenue range: 25M - 50M EUR

EBITDA range: 5M - 25M EUR

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