Asmodee Group acquired by Embracer Group
Context
Embracer Group has finalized the acquisition of 100% of the capital of Asmodee from funds managed by PAI Partners and various minority shareholders. This landmark transaction marks a major diversification for Embracer, bringing a global leader in board games into its digital-heavy ecosystem. The transaction was structured with a massive upfront payment consisting of cash and newly issued Embracer B shares. To ensure management continuity, the founders and key minority shareholders retained a small interest subject to specific put and call options exercisable over a six-year period. This day one consideration creates a powerful alignment between the French management team and the Swedish parent company. Strategically, the acquisition transforms Embracer into a cross-media powerhouse, allowing for the cross-pollination of IP between physical board games and digital video game adaptations. Asmodee continues to operate as an independent operative group under its existing leadership, maintaining its organizational structure while gaining access to Embracer’s vast technical and financial resources.
Asmodee Group, which reported an EBITDA margin of [members only] in 2021, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 10x–18x.
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Target
Asmodee is a global leader in the board game industry, managing an extensive ecosystem of over 20 internal studios and a portfolio of 400+ intellectual properties, including Catan, Ticket to Ride, and Pandemic. Following its IPO in Stockholm in early 2025, the group has returned to its historical strategy of aggressive external growth. Asmodee’s investment thesis centers on acquiring specialized studios to consolidate high-value IP and leverage its world-class international distribution network. The group has been built through successive LBOs (Montefiore, Eurazeo, PAI Partners) and a period under the Swedish conglomerate Embracer, before reclaiming its independence. With over 50 acquisitions in 15 years, Asmodee’s business model relies on a "studio-centric" approach, allowing creative entities to maintain their identity while benefiting from the group’s global commercial scale and logistical infrastructure.
Ent. Value
€1–10bn
Equity Value
[members only]
Multiples
EV / Revenue
2x–6x
EV / EBITDA
10x–18x
EV / EBIT
[members only]
Historical Financials (EUR)
Other operations with Asmodee Group
| Date | Acquirer | Target | Country | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/2026 | ASMODEE GROUP | ATM GAMING | FRANCE | Gaming & Consumer Apps |
| 07/2018 | PAI PARTNERS | ASMODEE GROUP | FRANCE | Consumer Products |
| 01/2014 | EURAZEO | ASMODEE GROUP | FRANCE | Consumer Products |
| 11/2007 | MONTEFIORE INVESTMENT | ASMODEE GROUP | FRANCE | Consumer Products |
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Valuation range: EV €1–10bn
Revenue range: €1–10bn
EBITDA range: €150–250M
EV/Revenue range: 2x - 6x
EV/EBITDA range: 10x - 18x
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