M&A Deal Summary

Flos B&B Italia Group Acquires YDesign Group

On April 19, 2021, Flos B&B Italia Group acquired retailer YDesign Group from Alpine Investors

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Flos B&B Italia Group’s 1st transaction in the Retail sector.
  • This is Flos B&B Italia Group’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Flos B&B Italia Group’s 1st transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2021-04-19
Target YDesign Group
Sector Retail
Buyer(s) Flos B&B Italia Group
Sellers(s) Alpine Investors
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Advisor(s) Financo (Financial)

Target

YDesign Group

San Francisco, California, United States
YDesign Group, LLC operates as an online retailer of lighting products. It offers lighting, furnishings, and decorative plumbing products to consumers and trade professionals; and furniture and accessories. YDesign Group, LLC was formerly known as YLighting LLC.

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Buyer

Flos B&B Italia Group

Milan, Italy
Category Company
Founded 2018
Sector Business Services
DESCRIPTION

Flos B&B Italia Group owns and operates complementary brands such as Flos, Louis Poulsen, B&B Italia, Maxalto, Azucena and Arclinea. Flos B&B Italia Group was founded in 2018 and is based in Milan, Italy.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 5
Sector (Retail) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 2
State (California) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2021) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-09-12 Louis Poulsen Lighting

Copenhagen, Denmark

Louis Poulsen Lighting is a manufacturer and distributor of lighting fixtures. Louis Poulsen Lighting was founded in 1874 and is based in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-04-27 Designers Company

Copenhagen, Denmark

Designers Company is an interior design company, supplying furniture, accessories, and lighting to professional and retail customers in more than 40 countries. Designers Company was founded in 1978 and is based in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Alpine Investors

San Francisco, California, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2001
PE ASSETS 17.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

Alpine Investors is a private investment firm that principally targets small to mid-sized, software and service company acquisitions in the US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Alpine looks for businesses with cash-flow of $1 to $50 million and will consider both control and non-control positions. Alpine prefers businesses with recurring revenues, identifiable growth opportunities, sustainable margins, and significant barriers to entry. Alpine Investors was established in 2001 and is based in San Francisco, California.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 19 of 24
Sector (Retail) 2 of 3
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 11 of 13
State (California) 6 of 6
Country (United States) 19 of 24
Year (2021) 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-04-06 Comlinkdata

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Comniscient is a provider of telecom data analytics software and insights. The company gives telecom providers a unique insight into consumer behavior. Through an online platform, combined with analytic services, It provides clients with the competitive data they need to help guide their strategic business decisions and optimize their network investments. Comlinkdata was formed in 2010 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-04-23 Aspira

Dallas, Texas, United States

Aspira is a provider of cloud-based reservation and licensing technologies to public and private campgrounds as well as federal, state, provincial and government park and conservation agencies, conveniently connecting them with outdoor adventure seekers from around the world. Aspira was founded in 1984 and is based in Dallas, Texas.

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