OMB Saleri Sells 30% Stake to German Investor
Deal News | Dec 11, 2024 | DeA Capital Alternative Funds
DeA Capital Alternative Funds, through its Sviluppo Sostenibile private equity fund focused on Italian SMEs and ESG themes, has divested a 30% stake in OMB Saleri to a German financial investor to expedite the company's growth. OMB Saleri, established in Brescia in 1980, is a global leader in producing components for CNG, LNG, and hydrogen engines, known for its sustainable mobility innovation. Since Sviluppo Sostenibile's involvement in August 2021, the company's revenue soared from 40 million to approximately 70 million euros, driven by strategic investments and management foresight. The Saleri family and management have reinvested part of the sale proceeds and will continue their active involvement alongside the new financial partner.
Sectors
- Private Equity
- Automotive Components
Geography
- Italy – OMB Saleri is based in Brescia, Italy, and the private equity fund Sviluppo Sostenibile focuses on Italian SMEs.
- Germany – The new financial investor acquiring the 30% stake in OMB Saleri is based in Germany.
Industry
- Private Equity – The article discusses an exit of a private equity investment in OMB Saleri by DeA Capital Alternative Funds' Sviluppo Sostenibile fund.
- Automotive Components – OMB Saleri is a manufacturer of advanced components for natural gas and hydrogen engines, playing a crucial role in sustainable mobility.
Financials
- 30% – The percentage of stake in OMB Saleri that was sold by DeA Capital Alternative Funds.
- EUR 40 million to EUR 70 million – The increase in OMB Saleri's revenue since the private equity fund's investment.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeA Capital Alternative Funds | Seller | Company | A private equity firm divesting its stake in OMB Saleri. |
| OMB Saleri | Target Company | Company | An Italian company that designs, produces, and distributes advanced components for natural gas and hydrogen engines. |
| German Investor | Buyer | Company | A financial investor from Germany that acquired the 30% stake in OMB Saleri. |
| Paride Saleri | CEO | People | The entrepreneur and leader involved with OMB Saleri's strategic direction and investment initiatives. |