ACCENT BIO acquired by BUR DISTRIBUTION
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Bur Distribution has successfully completed the acquisition of Accent Bio from its co-founders, Nelly Lopez and Philippe Boulling, marking a transformative corporate milestone that effectively doubles the size of the Île-de-France-based group. This strategic build-up operation expands Bur Distribution's consolidated revenue.From a strategic perspective, this primary build-up transaction allows Bur Distribution to fundamentally reshape its category mix and accelerate its transition into the high-growth organic grocery sector. While Bur Distribution historically anchored its operations around traditional fine foods and premium delicatessen items via its Eric Bur and Rödel brands, the integration of Accent Bio introduces a turn-key portfolio of proprietary organic brands and deep sector expertise. This consolidation will unlock material operational, logistical, and commercial cross-selling synergies across their combined distribution networks, driving increased volume efficiency and positioning the consolidated platform as a primary counterparty for the broader French retail market.
ACCENT BIO, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2020, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , a level to compare with the average currently observed in the Business Services sector (11.4x).
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Target
Accent Bio is a prominent French agri-food company specialized in the procurement, marketing, and multi-channel wholesale distribution of high-quality organic grocery products. Founded in 2005 in Castelnaudary, the corporation has developed an extensive and proprietary portfolio of certified organic products commercialized under its own private labels. By focusing on rigorous agricultural supply chains and premium quality control standards, the firm has capitalized on the steady structural growth of the organic sector, scaling its operational platform to achieve a robust and stable annual turnover.
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Revenue range: 5M - 25M EUR
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Target: accent bio
Acquirer: bur distribution