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10/2020

123 ELEC acquired by B & CAPITAL

FRANCE Media & Internet / E-commerce & Marketplaces / Specialized E-commerce EV 50M - 150M EUR

Context

B&Capital acquired a majority stake in 123Elec. This transaction allowed the historical investor Capelia to exit while providing the company with a robust financial structure and senior debt to fuel its next expansion phase.

123 ELEC, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2020, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , representing a to the average currently observed in the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector (14.8x).

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Target

Founded in 2008, 123 Elec (operating under the corporate name Phase Neutre) is a leading French online distributor of electrical equipment for both professional electricians and DIY individuals. The group offers a vast catalog ranging from core electrical components (cabling, panels) to high-growth segments such as home automation, lighting, security, and photovoltaic systems. Managing nearly 400,000 orders annually with 115 employees.

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Other operations with 123 ELEC

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Valuation range: EV 50M - 150M EUR

Revenue range: 50M - 100M EUR

EBITDA range: 5M - 25M EUR

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Target: 123 elec

Acquirer: b & capital