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BELAMBRA CLUBS acquired by CARAVELLE

FRANCE Hospitality & Leisure / Hospitality / Hotels & Accommodation EV €100–350M

Context

Caravelle acquired a 61% majority stake in Belambra from ACG Capital (formerly Acto/Ekkio). The transaction concluded a laborious two-year sale process during which several auctions failed to attract satisfactory bids from industrial players (Pierre & Vacances) or funds (Sagard, LBO France). Caravelle emerged as the sole bidder capable of taking over the asset in a difficult context. The Caisse des Depots (CDC) remained a strategic minority shareholder with 34%. The deal was executed at a price significantly lower than the seller's initial expectations, reflecting the need for an operational turnaround.

BELAMBRA CLUBS, which reported an EBITDA margin of [members only] in 2013, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 10x–18x, representing a discount to the average currently observed in the Retail & Consumer sector (11.9x).

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Target

Belambra Clubs (formerly VVF Vacances) is a French company specializing in the management of high-end leisure infrastructure, with a portfolio of +40 integrated vacation villages located in protected tourist areas characterized by high regulatory and land-use barriers to entry. The company generates significant cash flows through the sale of all-inclusive stays, which combine accommodation, dining, and sports and entertainment facilities, catering to a loyal domestic clientele. Its operational model is based on the ownership and management of heavy physical assets, which require regular maintenance investments, as well as fine-tuned management of occupancy rates during peak seasons. Optimizing on-site personnel expenses is also a key aspect of its operations. With revenues of €254 million, the company is heavily reliant on its strategy of upgrading its accommodation facilities, dynamic pricing of its packages, and intermediated or direct booking contracts that secure occupancy rates for its fixed infrastructure before the sites open, enabling effective capacity planning and management. This approach allows the company to maintain a consistent and high-quality service offering while ensuring efficient resource allocation. It is the fourth largest player in France in this sector behind Club Med, Pierres et Vacances, Center Parcs, and Appart City.

Ent. Value

€100–350M

Equity Value

[members only]

Multiples

EV / Revenue

below 1.5x

EV / EBITDA

10x–18x

EV / EBIT

[members only]

Historical Financials (EUR)

Year
Rev
EBITDA
EBIT
2013
€100–200M
€5–25M
[members only]
2012
€100–200M
€5–25M
[members only]

Other operations with BELAMBRA CLUBS

Other operations with BELAMBRA CLUBS

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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: 10x - 18x

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Acquirer: caravelle