14 April 2026

LEO III Fund completes the acquisition of ItalPresseGauss from Altor

Munich / Brescia, April 14, 2026 – Lenbach Equity Opportunities III. GmbH & Co. KG (“LEO III Fund”), a private equity fund advised by the DUBAG Group and focused on special situations, completed the acquisition of ItalPresseGauss S.r.l. from Altor on March 30, 2026.

This acquisition follows a strategic carve-out from the Norican Group completed in June 2025, which was designed to give ItalPresseGauss increased focus and dedicated resources to further develop its core business.

Together with the management team, LEO III Fund intends to support the company’s next phase of technological development and international expansion, with the aim to position ItalPresseGauss as one of the leading manufacturers of high-pressure aluminum die-casting machines.

A key priority will be to further strengthen the company’s innovative capabilities and to address customers’ technological needs even more effectively than in the past. In addition, the company will pursue both organic and inorganic growth opportunities, with a particular focus on Europe and the United States.

The ongoing electrification of the automotive industry, coupled with rising demand for lightweight components, represents an attractive growth market and an important long-term growth driver for ItalPresseGauss.

Stakeholders can be confident that daily operations and the leadership team will remain mostly unchanged, ensuring the company continues to execute its current strategies, uphold high standards of service and product quality, and foster the strong relationships that have contributed to its success.

Against this backdrop, the company intends to further develop its technological offering and expand its presence in markets where demand for efficient, high-performance aluminum casting solutions continues to grow.

Emanuel Cattanei, Partner at DUBAG Group, comments:
“We are very pleased to support ItalPresseGauss in this next stage of its development. The company has a strong market position, a respected technological heritage, and significant potential for further growth. Together with the management team, we intend to strengthen the business’s innovation capabilities, further sharpen its customer offering, and support both organic expansion and selected acquisitions, particularly in Europe and the US.”

Ludovico Denza, Head of Italy at DUBAG Group, comments:
“We are delighted to announce the third acquisition of the LEO III Fund in Italy. This transaction represents another important step in strengthening our presence in the Italian market and provides a strong platform for continued growth in the region.”

Marco Gandini, Managing Director at ItalPresseGauss, adds:
“We see this acquisition as a powerful enabler for our transformation journey. Our focus remains on delivering value to our customers, strengthening our capabilities, and driving continuous improvement across the organization. With the support of DUBAG Group, we are well positioned to accelerate our growth while preserving the continuity, culture, and customer-centric approach that define who we are.”

About DUBAG Group and LEO III. Fund

DUBAG Group, founded in 2009 and based in Munich, is a rapidly growing investment firm managing the private equity fund Lenbach Equity Opportunities III. GmbH & Co. KG (“LEO III Fund”), which invests in mid-cap companies facing special situations such as corporate carve-outs, turnarounds, succession issues in family-owned businesses, complex financing structures, and tail-end situations for financial investors.

The LEO III Fund follows a pan-European investment strategy, with particular focus on the DACH region and Italy.