M&A Deal Summary

Alfaparf Group Acquires GTS Group

On September 17, 2009, Alfaparf Group acquired consumer products company GTS Group from Alcedo SGR

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Alfaparf Group’s 1st transaction in the Consumer Products sector.
  • This is Alfaparf Group’s 1st transaction in Italy.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2009-09-17
Target GTS Group
Sector Consumer Products
Buyer(s) Alfaparf Group
Sellers(s) Alcedo SGR
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

GTS Group

Torre Boldone, Italy
GTS Group, established in 1974 with corporate headquarters in Torre Boldone (Bergamo), is the Italian leader in the professional beauty care market, with a market share of approximately 40%.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Alfaparf Group

Bologna, Italy
Category Company
Founded 1980
Sector Consumer Products
DESCRIPTION

ALFAPARF MILANO is a leading Italian multinational manufacturer of professional, exclusive hair color, hair care and styling products.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 2
Sector (Consumer Products) 1 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 2
Country (Italy) 1 of 2
Year (2009) 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-08-24 Tricobiotos

Vaiano, Italy

Tricobiotos is a company that specializes in the production and marketing of cosmetic products for hair care and beauty. Innovation, excellence and an in-depth knowledge of the professional sector have permitted the company to grow constantly, both in terms of size and turnover and to assert its position on an international level. Today it is present in over 60 countries and is the only Italian company that sells its products exclusively through distributors. Tricobiotos was founded in 1982 and is based in Vaiano, Italy.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Alcedo SGR

Treviso, Italy

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Growth Capital Firm
Founded 2000
PE ASSETS 279M EUR
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Alcedo is a private equity group focused on providing growth capital to mid-sized companies in Northern Italy. Alcedo generally targets profitable businesses with strong growth potential, established market positions, and operating in defensible markets. The Firm's target investment size is €5 to €25 million in businesses valued up €120 million. Alcedo will consider opportunities in a variety of sectors, with a preference for businesses producing luxury, design or branded goods. Alcedo was formed in 2000 and is based in Treviso.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 12
Sector (Consumer Products) 2 of 4
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 6
Country (Italy) 5 of 12
Year (2009) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-10-17 Gimi

Monselice, Italy

Gimi SpA is a manufacturer of laundry care products, especially ironing boards and laundry dryers, and has a strong position throughout Europe. The company was established in 1970 and has operated internationally for decades – it is currently active in more than 80 countries.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-01-01 Merloni Termosanitari

Ancona, Italy

Merloni Termosanitari is the parent company of an international Group with corporate headquarters in Fabriano (Ancona - Italy) and which has been focused for over seven decades on manufacturing and delivering a complete range of heating and water heating systems and services

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