At what enterprise value was AUTODISTRIBUTION / PARTS HOLDING EUROPE acquired in 2015?

During the acquisition of AUTODISTRIBUTION / PARTS HOLDING EUROPE by BAIN CAPITAL in 2015, 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 500M - 1.5b 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 Industry & Manufacturing industry currently tracks an average EBITDA multiple of 10.8x, providing a valuable benchmark for this transaction.

What was the EV/EBITDA of AUTODISTRIBUTION / PARTS HOLDING EUROPE when it was acquired by BAIN CAPITAL?

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What was the revenue of AUTODISTRIBUTION / PARTS HOLDING EUROPE at the time of the deal?

The revenue of AUTODISTRIBUTION / PARTS HOLDING EUROPE 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 AUTODISTRIBUTION / PARTS HOLDING EUROPE during the acquisition?

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What is the EV/EBITDA multiple and why is it used?

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09/2015

AUTODISTRIBUTION / PARTS HOLDING EUROPE acquired by BAIN CAPITAL

FRANCE Automotive / Retail & Services EV 500M - 1.5b EUR

Context

This transaction represents a major secondary leveraged buyout, marking the successful exit of the incumbent private equity consortium that had steered the company through a significant turnaround phase, more than tripling profits during its tenure. The incoming global financial sponsor acquires a controlling majority stake, injecting fresh momentum into the enterprise. To optimize its capital structure prior to the sale, the target had successfully utilized high-yield bond markets to refinance historical debt and distribute dividends. The new partnership aims to build upon this solid financial foundation, focusing heavily on continuous supply chain automation and aggressive external acquisitions to widen the overall product offering and expand its international footprint.

Investcorp had previously taken control of the company through an LBO in 2006.

AUTODISTRIBUTION / PARTS HOLDING EUROPE, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2015, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, representing a LOGIN to the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (10.8x).

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Target

Autodistribution is the leading French distributor of automotive and truck spare parts. The group operates a vast network of distributors and affiliated independent garages (AD Network).

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List of similar M&A transactions (Date, Acquirer, Target, Country, Sector, Deal Context)
Date	Acquirer	Target	Country	Sector	Deal Context
05/2022	D’IETEREN	AUTODISTRIBUTION / PARTS HOLDING EUROPE	FRANCE	Automotive	This transaction represents a major strategic trade sale marking the transition of Parts Holding Europe (PHE) from private equity ownership back to a long-term industrial partner. After two unsuccessful IPO attempts and discussions with other financial sponsors, the incoming industrial leader secured an exclusive agreement to acquire absolute majority control. The move follows a period of robust recovery and digital acceleration, notably through the integration of a major B2C e-commerce platform. To capitalize the operation, the structure recognizes a significant enterprise value that reflects the target's leading position in the fragmented European aftermarket, providing the renewed strategic momentum required to challenge global peers in the distribution sector.
01/2006	INVESTCORP	AUTODISTRIBUTION / PARTS HOLDING EUROPE	FRANCE	Automotive	Investcorp acquired a majority stake in Autodistribution from a pool of mezzanine lenders (Goldman Sachs, Euromezzanine, CDPQ, Banexi) who had taken control of the company following a debt restructuring in the early 2000s. The transaction values the company at EUR600 million

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Valuation range: EV 500M - 1.5b EUR

Revenue range: 750M - 1.3b EUR

EBITDA range: 50M - 100M EUR

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Acquirer: bain capital