mynth
09/2025

CORAXES acquired by SODERO

FRANCE Aerospace, Naval & Defense / Aerostructures REV 5M - 25M EUR

Context

Sodero has successfully acquired a minority stake in Coraxes to accelerate the company’s industrial scale-up and support its ambitious "2030 Roadmap". Sodero joins the company's existing historical private equity shareholder, perfectly aligning to provide robust financial backing. A notable aspect of this capital reorganization is the inaugural opening of the shareholding structure to the company's broader employee base, deeply aligning the workforce with the firm's strategic objectives. The primary rationale underpinning this partnership is to successfully finance upcoming heavy industrial investments, modernize production capabilities, and actively prepare a dedicated external growth campaign aimed at systematically doubling Coraxes's operational scale in the coming years.

CORAXES, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2025, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , a level to compare with the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.6x).

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Target

Coraxes is a historic regional manufacturer specializing in high-precision mechanics and the production of small, high-value-added components, both in single units and serial production. Relying on an advanced, highly automated and robotic machine park, the enterprise serves highly demanding industries, notably including the defense, aerospace, and nuclear sectors. Recognized as a key supplier by major prime contractors, the firm boasts deep technical expertise. Driven by an ambitious leadership team, the company actively seeks to significantly expand its industrial capacity and scale its operations to capitalize on the strong structural growth within its core, highly strategic end-markets.

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Revenue range: 5M - 25M EUR

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Target: coraxes

Acquirer: sodero