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IMA Group Acquires ATOP

On May 21, 2019, IMA Group acquired machinery company ATOP from Charme Capital Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is IMA Group’s 4th transaction in the Machinery sector.
  • This is IMA Group’s 3rd transaction in Italy.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2019-05-21
Target ATOP
Sector Machinery
Buyer(s) IMA Group
Sellers(s) Charme Capital Partners
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

ATOP

Barberino Val d’Elsa, Italy
ATOP S.p.A. engages in the design and production of innovative machines and automatic lines for the high-growth market of electric traction for sustainable mobility (E-Mobility). ATOP S.p.A. is also active in the traditional automotive, household appliances and power tools sectors. ATOP operates with consolidated proprietary know-how, combined with the continuous search for innovative technological solutions also developed in co-design with its customers, well diversified in more than 380 companies and represented by well-known and innovative industrial groups worldwide.

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Buyer

IMA Group

Ozzano dell'Emilia, Italy
Category Company
Founded 1961
Sector Machinery
Employees6,121
Revenue 2.0B EUR (2022)
DESCRIPTION

IMA Group is a designer and manufacturer of automatic machines for the processing and packaging of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food, tea, and coffee. IMA Group was founded in 1961 and is based in Ozzano dell'Emilia, Italy.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 8 of 8
Sector: Machinery M&A 4 of 4
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 5 of 5
Country: Italy M&A 3 of 3
Year: 2019 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-12-14 CMH S.r.l.

Marcianise, Italy

CMH S.r.l. is a manufacturer and seller of automatic machines for the processing and packaging of chocolate.

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SELLER

Charme Capital Partners

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2002
PE ASSETS 1.0B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Charme Capital Partners is a private equity firm focused on acquiring and investing mid-sized European companies valued from €100 to €500 million. The Firm has a particular interest in companies located in the UK, Spain, and Italy exhibiting strong growth prospects and operating in a range of business sectors. Charme Capital Partners was established in 2003 and has offices in London, Milan, and Madrid.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 6 of 10
Sector: Machinery M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 2 of 3
Country: Italy M&A 2 of 4
Year: 2019 M&A 4 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-03-28 Igenomix

Valencia, Spain

Igenomix engages in women’s health and reproductive genetic testing services for IVF clinics. The Company support c. 90,000 couples per year with a global footprint of 19 laboratories covering +80 countries. Igenomix was founded in 2011 and headquartered in Valencia, Spain.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-10-15 Veritas Intercontinental

Madrid, Spain

Veritas Intercontinental is a provider of whole genome and exome sequencing based analyses and genetic services for maternal-fetal medicine through large hospitals, specialized clinics and medical distributors. Veritas Intercontinental was founded in 2018 and is based in Madrid, Spain.

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