At what enterprise value was ARGON & CO acquired in 2025?

During the acquisition of ARGON & CO by BRIDGEPOINT in 2025, 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 11.0x, providing a valuable benchmark for this transaction.

What was the EV/EBITDA of ARGON & CO when it was acquired by BRIDGEPOINT?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for ARGON & CO is in the range of 10x - 18x. For comparison, the Business Services sector currently shows an average EBITDA multiple of 11.0x. Join our community for free to access full valuation data and industry trends.

When was ARGON & CO acquired by BRIDGEPOINT?

ARGON & CO was acquired by BRIDGEPOINT in 2025.

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

The revenue of ARGON & CO 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 ARGON & CO during the acquisition?

ARGON & CO'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)?

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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.

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06/2025

ARGON & CO acquired by BRIDGEPOINT

FRANCE Professional Services / Consulting & Audit / Strategy & Management EV 300M - 700M EUR

Context

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.

As a reminder, the company had previously received an investment from Ardian in 2020.

ARGON & CO, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2024, 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 (11.0x).

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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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List of similar M&A transactions (Date, Acquirer, Target, Country, Sector, Deal Context)
Date	Acquirer	Target	Country	Sector	Deal Context
05/2020	ARDIAN	ARGON & CO	FRANCE	Professional Services	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.

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Valuation range: EV 300M - 700M EUR

Revenue range: 100M - 200M EUR

EBITDA range: 25M - 50M EUR

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Acquirer: bridgepoint