ASCORA acquired by IK PARTNERS
Context
IK Partners acquired a majority stake in Ascora to facilitate its managerial transition. With this first LBO, Ascora is entering a new development phase supported to accelerate its consolidation strategy. Having already acquired thirteen brokers, the group aims to leverage IK's expertise in scaling insurance platforms to strengthen its leadership position in the French market.
ASCORA, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2024, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , a level to compare with the average currently observed in the Financial Services sector (12.4x).
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Target
Founded in 1989, Ascora is one of the top 20 insurance brokers in France. It offers a comprehensive range of services including distribution, underwriting, contract production, and claims management. The group operates across three main expertise lines: Real Estate, P&C (IARD), and Life & Health insurance, serving over 12,000 clients.
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Revenue range: 5M - 25M EUR
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Target: ascora
Acquirer: ik partners