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10/2017

BABEAU SEGUIN acquired by ARDIAN

FRANCE Real Estate Services / Development / Residential Dev EV €100–350M

Context

Ardian entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Babeau Seguin from NiXEN Partners and a syndicate of minority investors including Pechel Industries, Siparex, and Bpifrance. The transaction was structured as a tertiary LBO, with the management team reinvesting to increase their equity stake. Financing for the acquisition was supported by a EUR70 million senior debt package split into Tranche A and Tranche B. The investment thesis focuses on transforming Babeau Seguin from a regional leader into a national powerhouse through a targeted buy-and-build strategy in a market where the top player holds only a 5% share. Despite regulatory changes to French housing incentives (PTZ), Ardian's investment highlights the group's operational resilience and superior margin profile compared to industry peers.

BABEAU SEGUIN, which reported an EBITDA margin of [members only] in 2016, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 5x–12x.

Target

Founded in 1982, Babeau Seguin is a leading French builder of single-family detached homes. Operating through 10 distinct brands across 40 departments, the group manages the entire construction process from design to delivery. It is recognized as one of the most profitable players in the highly fragmented French market, focusing on affordability and regional density.

Ent. Value

€100–350M

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
2016
€100–200M
€5–25M
[members only]
2015
€100–200M
€5–25M
[members only]

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Valuation range: EV €100–350M

Revenue range: €100–200M

EBITDA range: €5–25M

EV/Revenue range: below 1.5x

EV/EBITDA range: 5x - 12x

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Acquirer: ardian