M&A Deal Summary

Synergo Capital SGR and Value Italy SGR Acquire Arquati Service Srl

On September 27, 2006, private equity firms Synergo Capital SGR and Value Italy SGR acquired manufacturer Arquati Service Srl for 8M EUR

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Synergo Capital SGR’s 5th and Value Italy SGR’s 3rd transaction in the Manufacturing sector.
  • This is Synergo Capital SGR’s 3rd and Value Italy SGR’s 0th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Synergo Capital SGR’s 17th and Value Italy SGR’s 12th transaction in Italy.
Investment Fate
  • Arquati Service Srl was sold to a strategic buyer in 2009.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2006-09-27
Target Arquati Service Srl
Sector Manufacturing
Buyer(s) Synergo Capital SGR
Value Italy SGR
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)
Deal Value 8M EUR

Target

Arquati Service Srl

Sala Baganza, Italy
Arquati is the Italian leader in the manufacturing and distribution of awnings, blinds and curtains. Parà, a leading European awning fabrics manufacturer, and the Private Equity fund MPS Ventures co-invested in the transaction alongside the Fund. Mr. Ferrando has led the Company's restructuring.

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Buyer(S) 2

Buyer

Synergo Capital SGR

Milan, Italy

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2004
PE ASSETS 1.0B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Synergo SGR SpA is a private equity firm that targets mid-sized companies located in Italy. The Firm focuses on companies with good cash flow, international expansion opportunities, sustainable competitive advantages, and led by strong management teams. It typically looks to invest €20 to €50 million and will consider majority or significant minority stakes. The Firm does not pursue startups, small company investments, and turnarounds. Synergo SGR was formed in 2004 and is based in Milan.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 19 of 34
Sector (Manufacturing) 5 of 9
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 14 of 24
Country (Italy) 17 of 31
Year (2006) 7 of 10
Size (of disclosed) 3 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-08-01 Riri

Mendrisio, Switzerland

Riri is a manufacturer of zippers and buttons for the luxury and accessories industry. It offers zippers, jeans buttons, press snaps and buttons, rivets, clips, technical products, tape colors, and puller design solutions, as well as systems for the opening and closure of garments. Riri was established in 1936 and is based in Mendrisio, Switzerland.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-09-28 Air Italy

Gallarate, Italy

Air Italy is an airline currently focused on the charter market segment, with long-range (Kenya, Zanzibar, Mauritius, Maldives, Brasil, Mexico) and medium-range destinations (mainly in the Mediterranean area).

Buy -
Buyer

Value Italy SGR

Florence, Italy
Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2001
PE ASSETS 400M EUR
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Value Italy is a private equity firm focused on acquiring and investing in small to mid-sized Italian companies. The Firm does not have any sector and generally looks to leverage its network and expertise when pursuing strategies for growth. Value Italy was formerly known as MPVenture. Value Italy was formed in 2001 and is based in Florence.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 12 of 24
Sector (Manufacturing) 3 of 3
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 4 of 7
Country (Italy) 12 of 23
Year (2006) 4 of 6
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-09-01 Savino Del Bene

Scandicci, Italy

Savino Del Bene is one of the leading companies in the world of shipping, with a network of more than 120 own offices worldwide, providing customers with integrated and customized logistics solutions. Savino del Bene is specialized in competitive air, ocean and surface transportation and all related services.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-12-01 Ferrario

Bolognese, Italy

Ferrario is a historic company that produces items for artwork (acrylic and oil paints) and products for hobbies (decoupage, bases for colouring, etc.). Ferrario is based in Bolognese, Italy.

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