Kitra Advisory with LBO France and the Zanaglio family in the sale of Zato
Details
Client: LBO France and the Zanaglio family
Date: October 2025
Activity: M&A Advisory
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Description of the Deal
Kitra Advisory advised LBO France and the Zanaglio family on the sale of Zato S.p.A., an Italian leader in the design and production of metal recycling plants, to Abenex, a European private equity fund..
Company Profile
Zato, established in Brescia in 1999 by Valerio Zanaglio, specialises in the development of machinery and systems for recycling ferrous and non-ferrous metals, including crushers, shears, hammer mills, and digital solutions for predictive maintenance. Under the ownership of LBO France, the company strengthened its international presence in over 50 countries, increased revenue to approximately €50 million, and consolidated its technological and ESG positioning.
Rationale of the Deal
For Abenex, the acquisition is part of its strategy of investing in industrial companies with high technological potential and strong international traction, with the aim of supporting Zato’s next phase of growth, innovation, and global development
