A2MAC1 acquired by FIVE ARROWS
Context
This transaction represents a primary leveraged buyout marking the first entry of a private equity sponsor into the company's capital. Following a highly competitive auction process managed by a premier investment bank, the incoming financial partner secured absolute majority control, allowing the founding shareholders to exit their positions. The deal follows a period of rapid internationalization and the establishment of a dominant technical database that has become an industry standard for global manufacturers. To capitalize this operation, the structure includes a tailored unitranche and subordinated debt package provided by a specialized asset manager, including a dedicated acquisition line to support the next major phase of geographic expansion into new emerging markets.
A2MAC1, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2017, 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 1997, A2Mac1 is the global leader in automotive competitive benchmarking and technical analysis. The group operates the world's most comprehensive database of automotive parts and vehicle teardown data, providing critical insights to nearly all global car manufacturers and tier-1 suppliers. By dismantling vehicles and digitizing every component, A2Mac1 offers a powerful benchmarking platform that assists engineers in optimizing technology, weight, and costs.
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| Date | Acquirer | Target | Country | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/2022 | PROVIDENCE EQUITY PARTNERS | A2MAC1 | FRANCE | Automotive |
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Valuation range: EV 100M - 350M EUR
Revenue range: 25M - 50M EUR
EBITDA range: 5M - 25M EUR
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Target: a2mac1
Acquirer: five arrows