At what enterprise value was COLIS PRIVE acquired in 2022?

During the acquisition of COLIS PRIVE by CMA-CGM in 2022, 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 Business Services industry currently tracks an average EBITDA multiple of 11.1x, providing a valuable benchmark for this transaction.

What was the EV/EBITDA of COLIS PRIVE when it was acquired by CMA-CGM?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for COLIS PRIVE is in the range of 15x - 25x. For comparison, the Business Services sector currently shows an average EBITDA multiple of 11.1x. Join our community for free to access full valuation data and industry trends.

When was COLIS PRIVE acquired by CMA-CGM?

COLIS PRIVE was acquired by CMA-CGM in 2022.

What was the revenue of COLIS PRIVE at the time of the deal?

The revenue of COLIS PRIVE at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 250M - 500M EUR. Register for free to access the full transaction report and exact valuation multiples.

What was the EBITDA of COLIS PRIVE during the acquisition?

COLIS PRIVE's EBITDA is estimated to be in the range of 10M - 30M 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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01/2022

COLIS PRIVE acquired by CMA-CGM

FRANCE Transport & Logistics / Freight Transport / Last Mile Delivery EV 500M - 1.5b EUR

Context

Following the agreement signed in January 2022, the CMA CGM Group has finalized the acquisition of 100% of Colis Priv�, France's leading private specialist in home and relay point parcel delivery for individuals. This strategic transaction integrates Colis Priv� into CEVA Logistics, CMA CGM�s dedicated logistics subsidiary.

COLIS PRIVE, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2021, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, representing a LOGIN to the average currently observed in the Business Services sector (11.1x).

Note that this data is based on contribution from our growing community, composed of M&A and Private Equity professionals, and has been verified by our team to ensure its accuracy.

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Target

Colis Privé (founded in 2012) is the leading private operator in last-mile small parcel delivery for e-commerce (B2C) in France. The company operates as a specialized standalone player within the logistics and express delivery sector. Its corporate business model centers on managing the complete e-commerce delivery lifecycle, optimizing workflows from parcel collection at digital merchant warehouses to final doorstep delivery (within 24-48 hours) or alternative local networks.

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Valuation range: EV 500M - 1.5b EUR

Revenue range: 250M - 500M EUR

EBITDA range: 10M - 30M EUR

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Target: colis prive

Acquirer: cma-cgm