M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2024-09-26 |
| Target | Corob |
| Sector | Machinery |
| Buyer(s) | Graco |
| Sellers(s) |
Wise Equity
Ardian |
| Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
| Deal Value | 260M EUR |
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Graco supplies technology and expertise for the management of fluids in both industrial and commercial applications. It designs, manufactures and markets systems and equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray fluid materials. Graco was founded in 1926 and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 11 of 13 |
| Sector: Machinery M&A | 10 of 11 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 7 of 9 |
| Country: Italy M&A | 1 of 2 |
| Year: 2024 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 2 of 9 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-12-19 |
SMITH Manufacturing Co.
Pompano Beach, Florida, United States SMITH Manufacturing Co. is a makes and sells scarifying equipment for both interior and exterior surface preparation. SMITH Manufacturing was founded in 1990 and is based in Pompano Beach, Florida. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-17 |
Color Service
Dueville, Italy Color Service is a global manufacturer of specialized automatic precision dosing systems for powders and liquids. The company serves a wide range of industries including textiles, rubber, cosmetics, plastics, and food. It delivers precise, weight-based measurements that improve consistency and efficiency in production. Color Service is headquartered in Dueville, Italy. |
Buy | €63M |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2000 |
| PE ASSETS | 1.3B EUR |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Wise SGR is a private equity investment firm that seeks middle-market buyout and growth capital investments primarily in Italy. Wise looks to invest €5 to €25 million in companies valued up to €75 million. Wise is a generlist investor and will consider opportunities in a variety of sectors, however the Firm has a preference for companies operating in capital equipment, manufacturing, and services. Wise SGR was formed in 2000 and is based in Milan.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 22 of 23 |
| Sector: Machinery M&A | 2 of 2 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 9 of 10 |
| Country: Italy M&A | 22 of 23 |
| Year: 2024 M&A | 1 of 2 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-25 |
Absolute Yachts
Podenzano, Italy Absolute Yachts is a manufacturer of luxury yachts from 47 to 75 feet, in the Navetta, Flybridge and Coupe segments. By designing innovative and reliable boats made to be experienced at the highest level, the company has created new reference standards for the entire yachting industry and has been able to gain a role within the global nautical industry. All stages of product study, design and manufacture are completely in-house, and the customer relationship is supported by an effective dealer network. Absolute Yachts was founded in 2002 and is based in Podenzano, Italy. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-27 |
Innovery
Roma, Italy Innovery is an international system integrator that offers extremely diversified services to its clients within the ICT space: its activities focus on system integration and new solutions design and implementation where technological complexity is high. Innovery was formed in 2001 and is based in Roma, Italy. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1996 |
| PE ASSETS | 127.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Ardian is a mega-sized diversified investment group focused on opportunities worldwide. Ardian invests across and manages funds focused on small and mid-sized buyouts, growth capital financings, mezzanine, infrastructure, real estate, and co-investment opportunities. Ardian's small-buyouts group targets controlling interests in French, German, and Italian businesses valued up to €100 million. It's mid-sized buyout group seeks businesses valued up €1.5 billion and does not have any geographic limitations. The Infrastructure team looks for European opportunities and can commit up to €1 billion per transaction. The Mezzanine group supports junior capital commitments of €5 to €80 million. In addition to direct investing, Ardian also manages various private equity fund-of-funds. Ardian was founded in 1996 and is based in Paris.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 240 of 248 |
| Sector: Machinery M&A | 5 of 5 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 60 of 63 |
| Country: Italy M&A | 18 of 18 |
| Year: 2024 M&A | 13 of 15 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 26 of 37 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-30 |
F2A
Milan, Italy F2A is a provider of human resources and administration services. F2A offers outsourcing and consultancy services in different corporate areas like HR management and Finance and Administration. F2A was founded in 1962 and is based in Milan, Italy. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-31 |
Evolve IP
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States Evolve IP provides organizations with a unified option for cloud services, including unified communications, contact center, managed network, and cloud computing technologies. Evolve IP was founded in 2007 and is based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. |
Sell | - |
