Clessidra Private Equity SGR Mergers and Acquisitions Summary

Private Equity Firm Profile

In the last 3 years, Clessidra Private Equity SGR has acquired 6 companies.

Clessidra Private Equity SGR’s most common sectors for investment arebeverages (15%) and business services (8%) . The Firm’s most common investment types include buyout (lbo, mbo, mbi) (54%) and stake purchase (29%). In total, Clessidra Private Equity SGR has invested in 2 different countries. Its largest (disclosed) acquisition occurred in 2015 when it acquired Nexi for $2.4B.

In the last 3 years, Clessidra Private Equity SGR has exited 5 companies. The Firm’s most common exit type is secondary buyout (32%). Clessidra Private Equity SGR’s largest (disclosed) exit occurred in 2013 when it sold Cerved Group for $1.3B.

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M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity44
    • M&A Buy Activity28
    • M&A Sell Activity16
  • Total Sectors Invested 18
  • Total Countries Invested 2
  • M&A Buy/Sell Connections 13
  • M&A Advisors 25

Clessidra Private Equity SGR

Clessidra Private Equity SGR S.p.A.

Piazza degli Affari, 2,
Milan, 20123
Italy
+39 02 86 95 22.1
www.clessidraprivateequity.it/en/
info@clessidrasgr.it

Clessidra Private Equity is a private equity firm dedicated to investments in medium to large-sized Italian companies. The Firm looks to commit €40 to €100 million in companies valued up to €500 million. Prospective transaction situations include restructurings, take privates, family-owned buyouts, and consolidations.Clessidra Private Equity was formed in 2003 and is based in Milan, Italy.


Investment Criteria

Sectors of Interest: Apparel/Textiles, Beverages, Building Materials, Business Services, Consumer Products, Consumer Services, Electrical Equipment, Financial Services, Healthcare Services, Machinery, Manufacturing, Retail, Software

Target Transaction Types: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI), Consolidation, Going Private, Growth Capital, Special Situations/Distressed, Secondary Buyout

Geographic Preferences: Western Europe

Transaction Criteria Min Max
Target Revenue - -
Target EBITDA - -
Investment Size 40 100
Enterprise Value 100 500
values in millions of EUR

M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year ≤ '19 '20 '21 '22 '23 '24 T
Buy (1.2/yr) # 22 - 4 1 1 - 28
vol $4.9B $4.9B
Sell (1.2/yr) # 10 1 1 3 - 1 16
vol $3.0B $3.0B
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Most Recent M&A

Company Date Value Type
L&S Italia S.p.A. 2024-07-29 - Secondary Sale
Brugnera, Italy · www.ls-light.com
Everton S.p.A. 2023-06-14 - Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)
Genoa, Italy · www.evertonspa.it
Botter S.p.A. 2022-09-29 - Merger
Venezia, Italy · www.botter.it
MGM SpA 2022-09-29 - Merger
Forli, Italy · www.mondodelvino.com
Argea SPA 2022-09-29 - Consolidation
Milan, Italy · www.argea.com
​Harmont & Blaine S.p.A. 2022-07-01 - Stake Sale
Caivano, Italy · www.harmontblaine.it
Formula Impresoft SpA 2021-12-21 - Secondary Buyout
Milan, Italy · www.impresoftgroup.com
Viabizzuno SpA 2021-12-07 - Secondary Buyout
Bentivoglio, Italy · www.viabizzuno.com
Scrigno S.p.A. 2021-08-02 - Secondary Sale
Rimini, Italy · www.scrigno.net
MGM SpA 2021-06-10 - Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)
Forli, Italy · www.mondodelvino.com
View All >>

Portfolio M&A

Company Acquired Add-On/Sale Date #
Argea SPA 2022-09-29 Botter S.p.A. 2022-09-29 3
Milan, Italy · www.argea.com Venezia, Italy · www.botter.it
Argea SPA 2022-09-29 MGM SpA 2022-09-29 2
Milan, Italy · www.argea.com Forli, Italy · www.mondodelvino.com

M&A by Sector

Sector Current # Value All-time # Value
Beverages 2 (50%) - 4 (14%) -
Financial Services - - 2 (7%) 2.4B (50%)
Consumer Products - - 2 (7%) 834M (17%)
Business Services - - 2 (7%) 620M (13%)
Apparel/Textiles - - 2 (7%) -
Electrical Equipment 1 (25%) - 2 (7%) -
Food - - 2 (7%) -
Manufacturing - - 2 (7%) -
Gaming - - 1 (4%) 1.0B (21%)
Automotive - - 1 (4%) -
Building Materials - - 1 (4%) -
Chemicals - - 1 (4%) -
Communications - - 1 (4%) -
Energy Services and Equipment - - 1 (4%) -
Infrastructure - - 1 (4%) -
Life Science - - 1 (4%) -
Renewable Energy - - 1 (4%) -
Software 1 (25%) - 1 (4%) -
Total 4 - 28 $4.9B

Acquisitions By Geo

State/Country Current # Value All-time # Value
Italy 4 (100%) - 27 (96%) 4.9B (100%)
United Kingdom - - 1 (4%) -
Domestic 4 (100%) - 27 (96%) 4.9B (100%)
Cross-border - - 1 (4%) -
Total 4 - 28 $4.9B

Acquisitions by Deal Type

Type Current # Value All-time # Value
Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) 1 (25%) - 15 (54%) 3.0B (62%)
Stake Purchase - - 8 (29%) -
Secondary Buyout 2 (50%) - 4 (14%) 1.8B (38%)
Consolidation 1 (25%) - 1 (4%) -
Total 4 - 28 $4.9B

Exits by Deal Type

Type Total # Value
Secondary Sale 5 (31%) 2.4B (80%)
Trade Sale 4 (25%) 225M (8%)
Trade Sale - Public Company 3 (19%) 358M (12%)
Merger 2 (13%) -
IPO 1 (6%) -
Stake Sale 1 (6%) -
Total 16 $3.0B

Top M&A Advisors

Financial Deals
PwC Corporate Finance LLC
2
HSBC Global Banking and Markets
2
Houlihan Lokey
2
Legal Deals
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners
3
Linklaters
3
Chiomenti
2

Deal Values

buy # Total
> $1B 2 $3.4B
$100M to $1B 2 $1.5B
TOTAL $4.9B
Largest Nexi S.p.A.
$2.4B (2015-06-19)
sell # Total
> $1B 2 $2.4B
$100M to $1B 2 $583M
TOTAL $3.0B
Largest Cerved Group SpA
$1.3B (2013-01-02)

M&A Connections

Deals
Acquired from
Investor(s)
14%
4 (14%)
Exited to
Investor(s)
31%
5 (31%)
Strategic(s)
44%
7 (44%)

FAQ

When was Clessidra Private Equity SGR founded?

Clessidra Private Equity SGR was founded in 2003.

What type of investor is Clessidra Private Equity SGR?

Clessidra Private Equity SGR is a private equity firm.

Where is Clessidra Private Equity SGR headquartered?

Clessidra Private Equity SGR is headquartered in Milan, Italy.

How much capital does Clessidra Private Equity SGR have under management?

Clessidra Private Equity SGR has 2.5B EUR under management.

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