ERA

Fineurop Soditic acted as exclusive financial advisor to Rhiag Group, European leading player in the automotive aftermarket business and owned by Apax Partners, in the acquisition of a 100% stake in Era from Alcedo SGR and the founding partners. Founded in Moncalieri (Turin), Era is a leading distributor of electrical and electronic parts in the after-market car sector, with a catalogue of around 11,000 products distributed in over 90 countries in the world. Era registered 2013 sales of Euro 40 million (60% of which generated by export), with an EBITDA margin of 16% and it is expected to reach 2014 sales of Euro 42 million. The acquisition will allow Era to strengthen its competitive position both in the domestic and international markets.