At what enterprise value was ASMODEE GROUP acquired in 2022?

During the acquisition of ASMODEE GROUP by EMBRACER GROUP in 2022, 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 3b - 100b 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 Retail & Consumer industry currently tracks an average EBITDA multiple of 11.0x, providing a valuable benchmark for this transaction.

What was the EV/EBITDA of ASMODEE GROUP when it was acquired by EMBRACER GROUP?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for ASMODEE GROUP is in the range of 10x - 18x. For comparison, the Retail & Consumer 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 ASMODEE GROUP acquired by EMBRACER GROUP?

ASMODEE GROUP was acquired by EMBRACER GROUP in 2022.

What was the revenue of ASMODEE GROUP at the time of the deal?

The revenue of ASMODEE GROUP at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 750M - 1.3b EUR. Register for free to access the full transaction report and exact valuation multiples.

What was the EBITDA of ASMODEE GROUP during the acquisition?

ASMODEE GROUP's EBITDA is estimated to be in the range of 150M - 250M EUR. Join our community for free to access complete and exact deal data.

What is Enterprise Value (EV)?

Enterprise Value (EV) is a measure of a company's total value, often used as a more comprehensive alternative to equity market capitalization. EV includes in its calculation the market capitalization of a company but also short-term and long-term debt as well as any cash on the company's balance sheet.

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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01/2022

ASMODEE GROUP acquired by EMBRACER GROUP

FRANCE Consumer Products EV 3b - 100b EUR

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.

In the past, the company had already been the subject of several LBOs, notably led by Eurazeo in 2014 and Pai Partners in 2018. These multiple LBO cycles illustrate the strong appeal for this type of asset.

ASMODEE GROUP, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2021, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, representing a LOGIN to the average currently observed in the Retail & Consumer sector (11.0x).

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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.

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List of similar M&A transactions (Date, Acquirer, Target, Country, Sector, Deal Context)
Date	Acquirer	Target	Country	Sector	Deal Context
03/2026	ASMODEE GROUP	ATM GAMING	FRANCE	Software	Asmodee has finalized the acquisition of 100% of the French publisher ATM Gaming, marking the group's largest acquisition since its recent listing on the Stockholm stock exchange. The transaction is structured as a combinaison of cash payment, newly issued Asmodee shares, and a deferred payment component
07/2018	PAI PARTNERS	ASMODEE GROUP	FRANCE	Consumer Products	PAI Partners has reached an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Asmodee from Eurazeo, following a highly competitive auction process involving major private equity players and strategic investors
01/2014	EURAZEO	ASMODEE GROUP	FRANCE	Consumer Products	Eurazeo has completed the acquisition of an 83.5% majority stake in Asmodee from the private equity firm Montefiore Investment. The transaction follows a strategic agreement announced in late 2013 and received regulatory clearance from European competition authorities
11/2007	MONTEFIORE INVESTMENT	ASMODEE GROUP	FRANCE	Consumer Products	Montefiore Investment acquired a 60% majority stake in Asmodee Group from its founders and the minority investor Naxicap. This transaction marked the first investment of Montefiore’s second fund (€120M) and was structured to support the international ambitions of the founder

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Valuation range: EV 3b - 100b EUR

Revenue range: 750M - 1.3b EUR

EBITDA range: 150M - 250M EUR

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Target: asmodee group

Acquirer: embracer group