Manufacturas Deportivas Joins Albor Capital's Portfolio in Landmark Acquisition
Deal News | Mar 06, 2025 | Iberian Lawyer
The private equity search fund Albor Capital has successfully acquired 100% of Manufacturas Deportivas (MD), marking its inaugural transaction. Albor Capital, founded two years ago by a consortium largely comprising Spanish investors, entrepreneurs, and family offices, has ended its first search phase with this acquisition. Based in Santander and founded over six decades ago, MD specializes in producing street furniture, playgrounds, and sports equipment. The company boasts an impressive EBITDA margin exceeding 20% and an annual growth rate of 25%, with 35% of its production exported. Under the leadership of Managing Partner Ramón Martín, Albor Capital aims to double MD's turnover by introducing new products and expanding into new markets, considering both organic growth and further acquisitions. The legal advisory for this transaction was provided by the Barrilero team, including Joaquín Rodríguez Puerta, Gonzalo Escribano, and Iñigo Landín.
Sectors
- Private Equity
- Manufacturing
Geography
- Spain – Albor Capital and Manufacturas Deportivas are both based in Spain, making this geography central to the transaction.
Industry
- Private Equity – Albor Capital is a search fund carrying out its first investment transaction, a typical activity within the Private Equity industry.
- Manufacturing – Manufacturas Deportivas operates in the manufacturing sector, focusing on producing street furniture, playgrounds, and sports equipment.
Financials
- 25% – Annual growth rate of Manufacturas Deportivas in recent years.
- 20% – EBITDA margin of Manufacturas Deportivas.
- 35% – Proportion of Manufacturas Deportivas’ production that is exported.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albor Capital | Acquirer | Company | A search fund created two years ago by Spanish investors, entrepreneurs, and family offices, focusing on strategic investments. |
| Manufacturas Deportivas | Target Company | Company | A manufacturer of street furniture, playgrounds, and sports equipment with remarkable growth and export capabilities. |
| Barrilero | Legal Advisor | Company | Provided legal advisory for the acquisition, with a team consisting of Joaquín Rodríguez Puerta, Gonzalo Escribano, and Iñigo Landín. |
| Ramón Martín | Managing Partner | Person | Managing partner at Albor Capital, responsible for overseeing the fund's investment strategy. |