Maticmind, a well-known system integrator in the Italian ICT scene controlled by CVC Capital Partners and participated by Cdp Equity, has completed the acquisition of 100% GDMS-Italythe Italian division of the American General Dynamics group specialized in the implementation of projects in the field of integrated security for critical infrastructures and defense, in the energy and telco sectors, with important collaborations with NATO and various Ministries of Defense.
The completion of the operation allows Maticmind, which currently has over 1500 employees and has offices throughout the national territory, to expand its commercial activity and design new digital solutions aimed at customers, which exceed a thousand public and private entities.
GDMS-Italy brings with it the skills acquired in telco, energy and defense
Specifically, the acquisition will allow Maticmind to enrich its skills with those offered by GDMS-Italy, which has a marked interest in the fixed and mobile telecommunications sector, for security systems (such as access control and video surveillance) and for Command and Control solutions.
With over 65 years of experience behind it, GDMS-Italy has collaborated with entities such as NATO and various Ministries of Defense, developing innovative and integrated solutions over time with the main operators in the Energy Performance Contract (EPC) and Energy sectors.
Maticmind expands its presence on foreign markets
This operation then constitutes an opportunity for Maticmind to strengthen its presence on foreign markets (both in those where it is already present such as Holland and Denmark and in new geographical areas such as the Middle East and Africa), as well as proposing new solutions for infrastructural digitalisation and in the Energy market.
Following the acquisition, GDMS-Italy will take on the new name of PAGE EUROPA which, thanks to synergies with Maticmind, will be able to extend its offering to global markets.
“A step forward in our growth strategy. A company expansion that allows us to strengthen our presence abroad, to develop new projects for our customers and to continue to provide our expertise in all sectors crucial for the country’s technological growth” he declares Carmine Saladino, President of the Maticmind Group.
The advisors who supported Maticmind in the operation were: Bain & Company (commercial due diligence), EY (financial and tax due diligence), FRM (structuring), PedersoliGattai (legal due diligence) and Klecha & Co. The financial advisor of General Dynamics was Houlihan Lokey.