ADHETEC acquired by ADAGIA PARTNERS
Context
Adagia Partners and Bpifrance entered exclusive negotiations to acquire ADHETEC from Alvest. The transaction aims to support management in its international expansion and to transform ADHETEC into a consolidation platform for customized protection and decoration products in the aerospace sector.
ADHETEC, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2022, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, representing a LOGIN to the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.1x).
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Target
A world leader in technical adhesive solutions for the aerospace and automotive industries. ADHETEC designs and manufactures high-tech products including permanent exterior/interior markings, floor coverings, and functional masking/protection solutions for aircraft manufacturers (OEMs) and airlines (MRO).
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Valuation range: EV 100M - 350M EUR
Revenue range: 25M - 50M EUR
EBITDA range: 5M - 25M EUR
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Acquirer: adagia partners