When was ANTARES DIFFUSION acquired by UI INVESTISSEMENT?

ANTARES DIFFUSION was acquired by UI INVESTISSEMENT in 2024.

What was the revenue of ANTARES DIFFUSION at the time of the deal?

The revenue of ANTARES DIFFUSION at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 10M - 30M EUR.

How is the data for the ANTARES DIFFUSION acquisition sourced and is it reliable?

Mynth data is contributed by a professional community of M&A and Private Equity experts. Each transaction, including the ANTARES DIFFUSION deal, is systematically cross-verified by our team using private deal documents and official sources. You can also find the official press release for this transaction here: https://capitalfinance.lesechos.fr/deals/lbo/antares-diffusion-roule-vers-un-deuxieme-lbo-2124762

What is the average EV/EBITDA multiple for the Industry & Manufacturing sector in 2026?

The average EV/EBITDA multiple for the Industry & Manufacturing sector in 2026 is 11.7x.

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11/2024

ANTARES DIFFUSION acquired by UI INVESTISSEMENT

FRANCE Automotive / Retail & Services / Aftermarket & Repair REV 10M - 30M EUR

Context

UI Investissement and Rhone-Alpes PME (Siparex/Caisse d'Epargne) took a majority stake (50-60%) in Antares Diffusion. The deal organizes the transition of the CEO who moves to a Chairman role, while key managers enter the capital. The strategy focuses on buy-and-build acquisitions in the energy and audiovisual niche for leisure vehicles.

ANTARES DIFFUSION, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2023, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , a level to compare with the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.7x).

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Target

A specialized distributor of accessories for vans and motorhomes. The company focuses on energy autonomy (solar panels, heating systems) and audiovisual equipment (satellites, TVs), serving the growing "Van Life" and outdoor hospitality market.

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Revenue range: 10M - 30M EUR

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Target: antares diffusion

Acquirer: ui investissement