Sale of ALC Tôlerie Industrielle SA to Animakamé SA

Presentation of the transaction

ALC Tôlerie Industrielle SA (“ALC”) is a Swiss company specialising in cutting, shaping and assembling sheet metal. With 15 years’ experience, the company designs and manufactures bespoke metal parts, from one-off, high added-value pieces, particularly for the watchmaking and precision engineering industries, to mass production runs for the industrial and construction sectors.

With its integrated technical office and modern machinery, ALC supports its customers across the entire value chain, from design to manufacture. The company has a diversified customer portfolio and recognised expertise in the region.

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Animakamé SA is the family holding company of Antoine Gudefin, an entrepreneur with over 30 years’ industrial experience in Switzerland and abroad.

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Antoine Gudefin’s acquisition of a stake in ALC is part of a strategy of continuity, long-term development and succession to the founders. It opens up a new phase of growth for the company, building on the solidity of its management team and the industrial and commercial foundations established since its creation.

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Dimension SA acted as exclusive financial advisor to Antoine Gudefin in connection with the acquisition of ALC.

Our role involved assisting Antoine Gudefin in preparing his takeover approach, identifying a suitable target, valuing the company, managing the entire acquisition and due diligence process, and assisting with negotiations with the sellers.

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Antoine Gudefin, new shareholder and director of ALC Tôlerie Industrielle SA

“Thanks to their in-depth knowledge of the industrial fabric of the Lake Geneva region, Dimension were able to identify the target we were looking for. Their support and professionalism throughout the transaction proved extremely effective.

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Frédéric André Managing Director & Anthony Notaristefano Technical Sales Manager, ALC Tôlerie Industrielle SA

“A big thank you to Dimension SA for your strategic support and expertise during this takeover.Your responsiveness and mastery of the legal/financial/human issues were major assets in finalising this sale. “

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Arthur Magis, Managing Director of Dimension and advisor to Steiner AG

“We are very pleased to have been able to support Mr Antoine Gudefin and his family in their business takeover project, and in particular in the acquisition of ALC Tôlerie Industrielle SA, a magnificent company. This transaction is a perfect illustration of Dimension’s expertise and ability to support entrepreneurs and investors, not only in the search for and identification of quality targets, but also in the structuring and execution of professional transactions aligned with their visions and plans.

Over and above the financial stakes, this transaction was based on strong human dimensions, and we are proud to have contributed to creating the conditions for a long-term project that respects the company, its teams and its expertise.

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Dimension SA is an M&A firm specialising in the sale, acquisition and valuation of companies since 1994. A recognised player in Mergers and Acquisitions in Switzerland, Dimension SA is the preferred partner of company directors and entrepreneurs for analysing the value potential of their companies and carrying out business transfer operations. The company has been part of BCGE Group since 2015.