At what enterprise value was ACOLAD acquired in 2019?

During the acquisition of ACOLAD by QUALIUM in 2019, the company was valued at an estimated revenue multiple of below 5x. The transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 300M - 700M EUR. By registering for free, you get access to complete and exact transaction details including enterprise value, revenue, and EBITDA. Additionally, our database shows that the Business Services industry currently tracks an average EBITDA multiple of 11.1x, providing a valuable benchmark for this transaction.

What was the EV/EBITDA of ACOLAD when it was acquired by QUALIUM?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for ACOLAD is in the range of 5x - 12x. For comparison, the Business Services sector currently shows an average EBITDA multiple of 11.1x. Join our community for free to access full valuation data and industry trends.

When was ACOLAD acquired by QUALIUM?

ACOLAD was acquired by QUALIUM in 2019.

What was the revenue of ACOLAD at the time of the deal?

The revenue of ACOLAD at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 100M - 200M EUR. Register for free to access the full transaction report and exact valuation multiples.

What was the EBITDA of ACOLAD during the acquisition?

ACOLAD's EBITDA is estimated to be in the range of 25M - 50M EUR. Join our community for free to access complete and exact deal data.

What is Enterprise Value (EV)?

Enterprise Value (EV) is a measure of a company's total value, often used as a more comprehensive alternative to equity market capitalization. EV includes in its calculation the market capitalization of a company but also short-term and long-term debt as well as any cash on the company's balance sheet.

What is the EV/EBITDA multiple and why is it used?

The EV/EBITDA multiple is a financial ratio that compares a company's Enterprise Value (EV) to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA). It is widely used in M&A and valuation because it allows for comparisons between companies with different capital structures and provides a clear view of operational profitability.

How is the data for the ACOLAD acquisition sourced and is it reliable?

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08/2019

ACOLAD acquired by QUALIUM

FRANCE Facility Management / BPO & Outsourcing / Document Management EV 300M - 700M EUR

Context

This transaction involves a secondary LBO whereby Qualium Investissement has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire a majority stake in Acolad from Naxicap Partners, concluding a formal sale process managed by Lazard. The financial engineering of the transaction features a balanced governance and equity structure: while Qualium secures a narrow capital majority, Acolad’s CEO, Benjamin du Fraysseix, alongside his family, executes a substantial equity rollover, effectively retaining ultimate voting control within the newly formed holding structure. On the debt financing side, the transaction is backed by a fully underwritten unitranche credit facility co-provided by the company's incumbent lender Idinvest and Barings. Reflecting the target’s enhanced operational scale following its strategic cross-border bolt-on of Dutch language specialist Livewords—which positions the group to reach a projected EBITDA of 32 million euros—Qualium is considering syndicating a portion of its equity commitment to co-investment minority partners. The post-closing industrial roadmap is geared toward accelerating an aggressive pan-European consolidation strategy within a fragmented 20 billion euro addressable market, specifically driving organic growth across the high-margin corporate interpretation segment.

In the past, the company underwent an LBO led by Naxicap Partners in 2016, and continued an active consolidation strategy by notably acquiring Livewords (2019).

ACOLAD, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2019, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, representing a LOGIN to the average currently observed in the Business Services sector (11.1x).

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Acolad is one of Europe's leading providers of professional language services. The French company offers a full range of services, including translation, interpreting, and language training. The group has implemented a dynamic external growth strategy to consolidate a fragmented language services market, developing a platform that combines local presence with international reach. The group is particularly recognized for its specialized expertise, enabling it to serve a diverse clientele across numerous sectors.

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List of similar M&A transactions (Date, Acquirer, Target, Country, Sector, Deal Context)
Date	Acquirer	Target	Country	Sector	Deal Context
10/2020	ACOLAD	AMPLEXOR	LUXEMBOURG	Facility Management	Acolad Group has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Amplexor, executing a transformative consolidation within the global language services and content management industry. The tie-up creates an international heavyweight, with the combined group's headcount set to surpass 2,000 employees globally
07/2019	ACOLAD	LIVEWORDS	NETHERLANDS	Facility Management	Acolad group finalized the 100% acquisition of the Dutch company Livewords from the private equity fund Bencis, which had held the asset since spring 2016. This major cross-border build-up transaction enables the acquirer to establish a direct presence in the Netherlands by absorbing the target’s three local offices and 180 employees
01/2016	NAXICAP PARTNERS	ACOLAD	FRANCE	Facility Management	Naxicap Partners has finalized the acquisition of a majority stake in Technicis (now Acolad), executing a primary leveraged buyout (LBO) alongside the company's Chief Executive Officer. The transaction structure involved a significant equity reinvestment from the CEO to align leadership incentives with the group's upcoming strategic milestones

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Valuation range: EV 300M - 700M EUR

Revenue range: 100M - 200M EUR

EBITDA range: 25M - 50M EUR

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Target: acolad

Acquirer: qualium