Vision Group S.p.A.

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Vision Group S.p.A. - overview

Established

1989

Location

Milan, -, Italy

Primary Industry

Healthcare Specialists

About

Vision Group S. p. A. operates a robust distribution network for optical products in Italy, offering a wide range of services and products through its retail brands and independent optician partnerships.


Founded in 1989, Vision Group S. p. A. is based in Milan, Italy.


The company specializes in the distribution of optical products and operates both owned and franchised retail outlets. In February 2014, Arcadia SRG acquired a 46. 3% minority stake in the company. Information about the founder is not available, and the company has not undergone any notable changes in its operational strategy since its inception.


Vision Group provides a comprehensive distribution network for optical products, primarily through its brands VisionOttica and VistaSì. The company operates over 200 stores directly owned and about 300 franchised, along with a network of more than 2,200 independent partner opticians. Its offerings include basic eyeglasses, advanced optical solutions, and services tailored to meet the diverse needs of its retail consumers and partners, with a strong emphasis on the Italian market. In the most recent financial year, 2023, Vision Group reported a revenue of USD 175.


27 mn and an EBITDA of USD 5. 96 mn. The company generates revenue through B2B arrangements with independent opticians and direct sales to consumers, leveraging a partnership model that supports affiliate operations with marketing tools and business development services. Vision Group is focused on expanding its product offerings and enhancing its market presence.


The company plans to introduce new optical products in the coming year and is exploring expansion into additional regions within Europe. The funding from the acquisition deal in February 2014 will aid in these initiatives, although specific details on product launch dates and targeted markets have not been disclosed.


Current Investors

Primary Industry

Healthcare Specialists

Sub Industries

Optometrists & Opticians Products and Services

Website

www.vision-group.it

Company Stage

Mature - Growth Capital

Total Amount Raised

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Vision Group S.p.A. - financials

Fiscal Year EndedDec 31, 2014Dec 31, 2015Dec 31, 2016Dec 31, 2017Dec 31, 2018Dec 31, 2019Dec 31, 2020Dec 31, 2021Dec 31, 2022Dec 31, 2023Dec 31, 2024
Revenue (USD)47,979,20356,854,53256,064,93660,038,49160,897,07863,764,05154,606,91176,555,780---
% Revenue Growth (YoY)-18.5%(1.4%)7.1%1.4%4.7%(14.4%)40.2%---
EBITDA (USD)404,1391,049,1581,698,7371,669,1881,825,8572,033,927(101,291)2,887,065---
Operating Income (USD)(230,842)448,3611,197,565645,437643,975876,221(101,291)1,236,121---
Operating Margin(0.5%)0.8%2.1%1.1%1.1%1.4%(0.2%)1.6%---
% EBITDA Margin0.8%1.8%3.0%2.8%3.0%3.2%(0.2%)3.8%---
NET Income (USD)(120,597)553,313655,530348,957160,852104,26724,131482,649---
% Net Margin(0.3%)1.0%1.2%0.6%0.3%0.2%0.0%0.6%---

Vision Group S.p.A. - deals

Deals TypeDeal StatusTarget (s)Deal DateInvestor(s)Seller(s)Deal size (Mn)Enterprise value (Mn)Post-money valuation (Mn)EBITDA multiple (x)Revenue multiple (x)Lead partner (s)
GrowthCompletedVision Group S.p.A.-

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