DeA Capital Alternative Funds’ “Sviluppo Sostenibile” fund completes the sale of its stake in OMB Saleri

Sviluppo Sostenibile, a private equity fund specializing in investments in Italian SMEs with a focus on promoting ESG principles and managed by DeA Capital Alternative Funds SGR, has sold its 30% stake in OMB Saleri to a German financial investor. The investor will bring resources and expertise to accelerate the company’s growth in collaboration with the Saleri family and the management team.

OMB Saleri is a global leader in the design, production, and distribution of valves and advanced components for compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), and hydrogen (H2) engines. Founded in 1980 in Brescia, the company stands out for its commitment to innovation in the field of sustainable mobility.

Since Sviluppo Sostenibile‘s entry in August 2021, through a mainly capital increase investment, OMB Saleri has achieved significant growth, with revenues increasing from €40 million to approximately €70 million. This expansion was enabled by the vision of the management team and the investment plan supported by the Fund.

During its involvement, Sviluppo Sostenibile fund worked alongside the company and entrepreneur Paride Saleri, focusing on strategic direction, strengthening management control, fostering technological investments, and supporting the numerous ESG initiatives undertaken by the company.

The Saleri family and the management team have reinvested part of the proceeds from the sale and will continue their active commitment to the company alongside the new financial partner.

Giuliano Palazzo (Managing Director) and Filiberto Basile (Investment Director) of Sviluppo Sostenibile fund stated:
“We are proud to have supported OMB Saleri during these three years of intense growth, during which the company has solidified its leadership position in the hydrogen sector. We thank the management and the Saleri family for their exceptional dedication, which has made this journey of sustainable growth possible. We are confident that, together with the new financial partner, they will continue to write the next chapter of this international success story.”

Sviluppo Sostenibile was assisted in the transaction by the law firm Pavia Ansaldo, financial advisor METI Corporate Finance, and Cerved for the ESG rating of the transaction.