AGREEMENT BETWEEN DV HOLDING AND OEP IX MASTER COOPERATIEF U.A., A PRIVATE EQUITY FUNDS MANAGED BY OEP CAPITAL ADVISORS, L.P.,
FOR THE SALE OF THE CONTROLLING INTEREST
HELD BY DV HOLDING IN DIGITAL VALUE S.P.A.
FOLLOWING THE EXECUTION OF THE SALE,
THE LIQUIDATION OF THE 6.6% STAKE
HELD BY SESA IN DV HOLDING S.P.A. IS PLANNED
A binding agreement has been signed for the sale of the controlling interest held by DV Holding
in Digital Value S.p.A. (“Digital Value”), with execution subject to the fulfilment of certain conditions precedent, including the obtainment of Golden Power and Antitrust authorizations.
Following the execution, Sesa intends to divest its 6.6% stake in DV Holding
for an expected gross amount of approximately Eu 11.0 million, compared to
an initial investment of approximately Eu 4.0 million.
Empoli (FI), 21 October 2025
Sesa (“SESA” – SES.MI), leading operator in the Digital Technology, Consulting, and Vertical Application sectors for businesses and organizations, listed on the Euronext STAR segment of the Italian Stock Exchange, announces that DV Holding S.p.A., as the seller, and OEP IX Master Coöperatief U.A., a company belonging to a group of private equity funds managed by OEP Capital Advisors, as the purchaser, have signed a sale and purchase agreement (“Sale and Purchase Agreement”) concerning the controlling interest, equal to approximately 59% of the share capital of Digital Value S.p.A., a company listed on the Euronext Milan market.
The price per ordinary share to be paid by the Purchaser to DV Holding upon completion of the acquisition of the Controlling Interest (“Closing”) is Eu 29 per share (the “Purchase Price”), not subject to any post-Closing adjustments.
The execution of the transaction is subject to the fulfilment of certain conditions precedent, including the obtainment of the Golden Power and Antitrust authorizations. as well as the absence of certain material events occurring between the signing date of the Sale and Purchase Agreement and the Closing date that may (or could) have an impact on or adversely affect (or could adversely affect) the business and/or the economic, financial condition or outlook of the Digital Value Group companies.For further details regarding the terms, conditions, and timing of the transaction under the Sale and Purchase Agreement, please refer to the official press release published by Digital Value S.p.A., available on the company’s website.
Within this framework, Sesa intends to divest its 6.6% stake in DV Holding S.p.A. for an expected consideration of approximately Eu 11.0 million. If completed according to expectations, the divestment, based on an initial investment of Eu 4 million made by Sesa in 2018, will have a positive impact of approximately Eu 7.0 million on Sesa’s consolidated net profit.
Sesa continues to implement its 2026-2027 industrial plan, focused on core activities and with the prospect of possible disposals of non-strategic assets, within a framework of optimizing its asset allocation. This supports the Group’s path towards sustainable growth aimed at creating lasting value for all stakeholders, promoting innovation, including digital innovation, in businesses and organizations, as well as the well-being of people.
