At what enterprise value was ARGON & CO acquired in 2020?

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When was ARGON & CO acquired by ARDIAN?

ARGON & CO was acquired by ARDIAN in 2020.

What was the revenue of ARGON & CO at the time of the deal?

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05/2020

ARGON & CO acquired by ARDIAN

FRANCE Professional Services / Consulting & Audit / Strategy & Management REV 50M - 100M EUR

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Argon & Co, a leading independent management consulting firm specializing in operations strategy and transformation, has partnered with Ardian to accelerate its global expansion. Through this transaction, Ardian Growth has taken a minority stake in the firm, providing the financial resources necessary to fuel a proactive external growth strategy.

ARGON & CO, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2020, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, a level to compare with the average currently observed in the Business Services sector (11.1x).

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Argon & Co is a global management consultancy specializing in operations strategy and transformation. The firm advises blue-chip and mid-market clients on optimizing supply chain planning, logistics, manufacturing, procurement, and finance. Recently, it has expanded its capabilities into Data & AI advisory. It positions itself as a specialist capable of delivering both strategic vision and hands-on implementation for Corporate leaders facing geopolitical and digital challenges.

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Date	Acquirer	Target	Country	Sector	Deal Context
06/2025	BRIDGEPOINT	ARGON & CO	FRANCE	Professional Services	Bridgepoint acquired a significant minority stake in Argon & Co, joining the existing management team and partners who retain majority ownership. The incumbent financial sponsor, Ardian (which first invested in 2020), also reinvested a minority stake in the business. The transaction aims to fund the next phase of Argon & Co's expansion, specifically targeting growth in North America and Europe. Bridgepoint will support an enhanced M&A strategy to consolidate the operations consulting market.

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Revenue range: 50M - 100M EUR

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Acquirer: ardian