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Paolo Ciarlariello joined NCA’s ETA program in 2023, bringing 30 years of professional experience and a specialization in luxury. His search focused on acquiring a luxury business in Italy, France, or Switzerland, and after just over one year, he successfully acquired Marcona3, one of the most important showrooms in Italy. Equity Factory acted as debt advisor in structuring the financing of the deal, with Banca Progetto and Exvi SpA. providing the financing for the acquisition. Various SF investors participated in the acquisition, and both the seller and key managers of the company have reinvested in the project. This marks NCA’s second deal in Italy, following the acquisition of Mecavit by Nicoletta Nutrito a few months ago.
Founded by Piero Tordini in 2001, Marcona 3 is a Milan and Paris-based showroom for emerging and established luxury brands and generated approximately €4M in EBITDA. “Marcona 3 is a very exciting company that sees every season as a new way to reinvent style, connecting exclusive brands and clients across the globe,” said Paolo. “I am thrilled to be investing in Marcona3 to develop this fantastic company on an international level”.
Piero Tordini, expressed: “Our partnership with NCA and Paolo Ciarlariello presents an exciting opportunity to advance the growth journey we began over twenty years ago. We have achieved remarkable milestones; Marcona 3 has been instrumental in developing numerous brands that have since become global leaders, serving as a benchmark for luxury retailers worldwide. By leveraging our combined expertise, I believe we can further accelerate innovation within our business model, underscoring our commitment to continuous improvement and enhancing our competitiveness in the global market.”
Legal (buyer): Baldi & Partners / Financial DD: Grant Thornton / M&A (seller): CF&S Advisors / Legal (seller): Target Law / Studio Legale Formica
