At what enterprise value was ALLIANCE MARINE acquired in 2021?

During the acquisition of ALLIANCE MARINE by LBO FRANCE in 2021, the transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 100M - 350M EUR.

What was the EV/EBITDA of ALLIANCE MARINE when it was acquired by LBO FRANCE?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for ALLIANCE MARINE is in the range of 10x - 18x.

When was ALLIANCE MARINE acquired by LBO FRANCE?

ALLIANCE MARINE was acquired by LBO FRANCE in 2021.

What was the revenue of ALLIANCE MARINE at the time of the deal?

The revenue of ALLIANCE MARINE at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 150M - 250M EUR.

What was the EBITDA of ALLIANCE MARINE during the acquisition?

ALLIANCE MARINE's EBITDA is estimated to be in the range of 10M - 30M EUR.

How is the data for the ALLIANCE MARINE acquisition sourced and is it reliable?

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12/2021

ALLIANCE MARINE acquired by LBO FRANCE

FRANCE Retail / Specialized Retail / Sport EV 100M - 350M EUR

Context

LBO France acquired a majority stake in Alliance Marine from Weinberg Capital Partners (who had backed the company since 2016). The management team reinvested significantly in the new structure to ensure continuity. The deal was financed with a mix of equity and senior debt. The exit provided a strong return for Weinberg, who oversaw the group doubling in size during their tenure. The new shareholder's roadmap focuses on continuing the aggressive external growth strategy to create a global platform.

ALLIANCE MARINE, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2020, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , representing a level the average currently observed in the Retail & Consumer sector (11.1x).

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Target

Founded in 1999, Alliance Marine is the undisputed European leader in the distribution of equipment and spare parts for both the recreational boating (yachting) and professional marine sectors. The group operates as a federation of specialized companies (including well-known brands like Plastimo, VDM-Reya, Ocean Safety, and Typhoon). It serves a vast network of ship chandlers, boat builders (OEMs), and service yards. Alliance Marine has grown significantly through a "Buy-and-Build" strategy, integrating over 20 acquisitions across France, the UK, Germany, Italy, and Scandinavia.

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Valuation range: EV 100M - 350M EUR

Revenue range: 150M - 250M EUR

EBITDA range: 10M - 30M EUR

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Target: alliance marine

Acquirer: lbo france