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09/2015MajorityLBO

Bain Capital takes majority stake in Autodistribution and Parts Holding Europe

FRANCE Automotive / Retail & Services EV €500M–1.5bn

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.

It is worth noting that the fund Investcorp took control of Autodistribution and Parts Holding Europe through an LBO in 2006.

Autodistribution and Parts Holding Europe, which reported an EBITDA margin of [members only] in 2015, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 5x–12x, to compare with the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.7x in 2026).

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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).

Ent. Value

€500M–1.5bn

Equity Value

[members only]

Multiples

EV / Revenue

below 1.5x

EV / EBITDA

5x–12x

EV / EBIT

[members only]

Historical Financials (EUR)

Year
Rev
EBITDA
EBIT
2015
€1–10bn
€50–100M
[members only]
2014
€1–10bn
€50–100M
[members only]

Other operations with Autodistribution and Parts Holding Europe

Other operations with Autodistribution and Parts Holding Europe
DateAcquirerTargetCountrySector
05/2022D’IETERENAUTODISTRIBUTION / PARTS HOLDING EUROPEFRANCERetail & Services
01/2006INVESTCORPAUTODISTRIBUTION / PARTS HOLDING EUROPEFRANCERetail & Services

Other operations with Bain Capital

Other operations with Bain Capital
DateAcquirerTargetCountrySector
08/2026BAIN CAPITALGONG CHA GROUPTAIWANRestaurants / Chains
07/2026BAIN CAPITALSUPPLYONGERMANYSupply Chain & Ops
07/2026BAIN CAPITALEATON FIBERUNITED KINGDOMInfrastructures
07/2026BAIN CAPITALVITABIOTICSUNITED KINGDOMNutrition & Dietary Supplements
06/2026BAIN CAPITALEVERLLENCEGERMANYEngines & Systems
06/2026BAIN CAPITALFINETODAYJAPANHygiene & Beauty Brands
06/2026BAIN CAPITALFDH AEROUNITED STATESIndustrial & Technical Distribution
04/2026BAIN CAPITALPOSITEC GROUPCHINAHome & DIY
03/2026BAIN CAPITALPERPETUAL WEALTH MANAGEMENTAUSTRALIAWealth & Asset Management
03/2026BAIN CAPITALTINGSTADSWEDENHospitality Supplies

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REFERENCES

Valuation range: EV €500M–1.5bn

Revenue range: €1–10bn

EBITDA range: €50–100M

EV/Revenue range: below 1.5x

EV/EBITDA range: 5x - 12x

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Acquirer: bain capital

FAQ

What transaction does this page cover?

This page covers the acquisition of a majority stake in Autodistribution and Parts Holding Europe, a French company specialised in Retail & Services, by Bain Capital in 2015, structured as a leveraged buyout (LBO). This followed a prior holding cycle initiated by Investcorp in January 2006, before ownership was subsequently transferred to D’ieteren in May 2022 (see dedicated deal pages for details).

How was the acquisition of Autodistribution and Parts Holding Europe by Bain Capital valued, and what multiples were paid?

mynth displays the transaction’s enterprise value within the €500M–1.5bn band, its EV/EBITDA multiple within the 5x - 12x range, and its EV/revenue multiple within the below 1.5x range. Exact figures are available to members.

What were Autodistribution and Parts Holding Europe’s revenue and EBITDA at the time of the deal?

At the time of the transaction, Autodistribution and Parts Holding Europe generated annual revenue estimated in the €1–10bn range and EBITDA in the €50–100M bracket (FY 2015). Detailed financial figures are available to members.

How does the valuation of Autodistribution and Parts Holding Europe compare to benchmarks in the Industry & Manufacturing sector?

With an estimated valuation multiple in the range of 5x - 12x in 2015, the transaction reflects historical valuation standards. By way of comparison, in 2026 companies in the Industry & Manufacturing sector are valued at a multiple of 11.7x EBITDA.

What sources support the information on this transaction?

Data on this transaction was compiled from the official corporate announcement published by the parties, combined with independent reporting from specialized financial and M&A publications.

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