M&A Deal Summary

LBO France Acquires Zato

On September 12, 2022, asset manager LBO France acquired machinery company Zato

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is LBO France’s 4th transaction in the Machinery sector.
  • This is LBO France’s 7th transaction in Italy.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2022-09-12
Target Zato
Sector Machinery
Buyer(s) LBO France
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Zato

Prevalle, Italy
Zato specializes in the engineering and production (with mainly design and assembly activities) of grinding and crushing machines for the recycling and sorting of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Zato was founded in 1999 and is based in Prevalle, Italy.

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Buyer

LBO France

Paris, France

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Category Asset Manager
Founded 1985
PE ASSETS 5.4B EUR
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

LBO France is an independent private equity group focused on acquiring majority stakes in French firms, or companies with French management. LBO France manages several funds, each targeting different types of businesses. The Firm's mid-market fund looks to acquire majority or minority stakes in companies valued from €100 million to €2.5 billion. The mid-market fund generally looks at companies with predictable sales, profits and cash flow, but will also consider businesses with under-utilized assets. LBO France's small cap fund targets majority stakes in smaller, profitable businesses valued from €10 to €100 million, with strong potential for growth or consolidation. In addition to its equity funds, LBO France also invests in real estate and provides LBO loans issued by medium-sized European companies (enterprise value between €150m and €2bn). LBO France was formed in 1985 and is based in Paris.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 91 of 91
Sector: Machinery M&A 4 of 4
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals 45 of 45
Country: Italy M&A 7 of 7
Year: 2022 M&A 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-01-27 CMR Group

Marseille, France

CMR Group is a global engineering partner for marine, offshore, and industrial applications. Our solutions include design, manufacturing, and service of instrumentation and engine controls. CMR Group was founded in 1959 and is based in Marseille, France.

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