ARGON & CO acquired by BRIDGEPOINT
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.
It is worth noting that the fund Ardian took control of Argon & Co through an LBO in 2020.
ARGON & CO, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2024, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , representing a to the average currently observed in the Business Services sector (11.3x).
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Target
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/2020 | ARDIAN | ARGON & CO | FRANCE | Strategy & Management |
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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