At what enterprise value was CARREFOUR ITALIA acquired in 2025?

During the acquisition of CARREFOUR ITALIA by NEWPRINCES GROUP in 2025, 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 1b - 4b 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 10.9x, providing a valuable benchmark for this transaction.

What was the EV/EBITDA of CARREFOUR ITALIA when it was acquired by NEWPRINCES GROUP?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for CARREFOUR ITALIA is in the range of 5x - 12x. For comparison, the Retail & Consumer sector currently shows an average EBITDA multiple of 10.9x. Join our community for free to access full valuation data and industry trends.

When was CARREFOUR ITALIA acquired by NEWPRINCES GROUP?

CARREFOUR ITALIA was acquired by NEWPRINCES GROUP in 2025.

What was the revenue of CARREFOUR ITALIA at the time of the deal?

The revenue of CARREFOUR ITALIA at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 2.5b - 5b EUR. Register for free to access the full transaction report and exact valuation multiples.

What was the EBITDA of CARREFOUR ITALIA during the acquisition?

CARREFOUR ITALIA's EBITDA is estimated to be in the range of 100M - 200M EUR. Join our community for free to access complete and exact deal data.

What is Enterprise Value (EV)?

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

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07/2025

CARREFOUR ITALIA acquired by NEWPRINCES GROUP

ITALY Retail / Food Retail / General Grocery EV 1b - 4b EUR

Context

NewPrinces S.p.A. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the share capital of Carrefour Italia from the French retail giant Carrefour Group. This landmark transaction represents a fundamental strategic pivot for NewPrinces, transforming it from a pure industrial manufacturer into a vertically integrated "Food & Retail" player. By acquiring a major national retailer, NewPrinces gains direct access to the end consumer, bypassing traditional intermediaries. The deal allows the group to aggressively promote its own extensive portfolio of brands (Princes, Napolina, Plasmon) directly on the shelf, optimize logistics costs by combining production and distribution networks, and develop new omnichannel sales platforms.

By taking control of Carrefour Italia, Newprinces Group continues its expansion strategy. Previously, the group had completed 2 acquisitions, including Princes in 2024.

CARREFOUR ITALIA, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2024, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , representing a to the average currently observed in the Retail & Consumer sector (10.9x).

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Target

Carrefour Italia is one of the leading grocery retailers in the Italian market, operating a multi-format network of hypermarkets, supermarkets, and convenience stores (Carrefour Express) across the country. Headquartered in Milan, the company generates significant annual revenue through the sale of fresh food, packaged goods, and non-food items. It has a deeply rooted presence in Northern and Central Italy and serves millions of customers daily through both physical stores and e-commerce channels.

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Valuation range: EV 1b - 4b EUR

Revenue range: 2.5b - 5b EUR

EBITDA range: 100M - 200M EUR

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Acquirer: newprinces group