COOPER-VEMEDIA acquired by CVC
Context
CVC acquired a majority stake in Cooper-Vemedia from Charterhouse. The transaction, valued at EUR2.2 billion, was won in a competitive process against a PAI/Ontario Teachers' consortium. The acquisition reflects CVC's appetite for high-cash-flow businesses with low capital intensity (Capex ~EUR10M). The goal is to pursue a buy-and-build strategy across Europe.
COOPER-VEMEDIA, which reported an EBITDA margin of [members only] in 2020, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 10x–18x, representing a level close to the average currently observed in the Healthcare & Pharma sector (14.3x).
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Target
A leading European consumer healthcare platform specialized in over-the-counter (OTC) treatments. Its portfolio includes iconic brands such as Oenobiol, Audispray, Mercurochrome, and Dakin. The group operates as both a manufacturer and a powerful distributor with a massive pharmacy network.
Ent. Value
€1–10bn
Equity Value
[members only]
Multiples
EV / Revenue
2x–6x
EV / EBITDA
10x–18x
EV / EBIT
[members only]
Historical Financials (EUR)
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Valuation range: EV €1–10bn
Revenue range: €450–900M
EBITDA range: €100–200M
EV/Revenue range: 2x - 6x
EV/EBITDA range: 10x - 18x
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Acquirer: cvc