Alpha PE has acquired Laminam
April 2019 — Alpha Private Equity (Alpha PE) has acquired Laminam S.p.A. from System S.p.A.
With offices in France, Italy, Germany and Switzerland, Alpha PE is an independent private equity firm focused on mid-market buyouts throughout continental Europe.
Laminam, founded in 2001 and headquartered in Fiorano Modenese, Italy, is focused on the production and sale of large ceramic tiles and slabs of variable thickness. The company’s products have traditional and innovative applications, such as flooring, covering, ventilated facades, false ceilings and tables. Laminam has acquired a new plant in Russia and has restructured another plant near to Parma, Italy. Approximately 80% of its revenues are generated abroad.
System is an Italy-based company engaged in research, development, manufacture and distribution of industrial machinery, software and electronic products.
Our role in the transaction
Oaklins’ team in Italy supported Alpha PE as financial advisor. Banco BPM contributed to the transaction by granting an exclusive loan, in the role of sole underwriter for the Alpha PE fund.
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