Cape Natexis Private Equity sold a minority stake in Ares Line to Zeta

Fineurop Soditic acted as exclusive financial adviser to CNPEF (Cape Natexis Private Equity Fund) in the sale of a minority stake in Ares Line to Zeta for around €5 million.

Company
Ares Line
Transaction
Sector
Activity
Office and waiting seating
Date
Country
Italy

Ares Line, established in 1987, is specialized in the production of top quality office and waiting seating and seating for communication areas and auditoriums with high design content, thanks to the cooperation with prestigious designers. The Group, headquartered near Vicenza, has a total workforce of approximately 80 employees. The Group recorded in 2010 a total turnover of €14 million with an EBITDA margin of approximately 16%. During the last years, the company has strengthened its position through an important strategy that involves distribution and production differentiation. The company created production and distribution units in strategic geographical areas such as Latin America.