At what enterprise value was DIAM acquired in 2018?

During the acquisition of DIAM by EMZ PARTNERS / BNP PARIBAS DEVELOPPEMENT / IDIA CAPITAL INVESTISSEMENT in 2018, the transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 300M - 700M EUR.

What was the EV/EBITDA of DIAM when it was acquired by EMZ PARTNERS / BNP PARIBAS DEVELOPPEMENT / IDIA CAPITAL INVESTISSEMENT?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for DIAM is in the range of 5x - 12x.

What was the revenue of DIAM at the time of the deal?

The revenue of DIAM at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 250M - 500M EUR.

What was the EBITDA of DIAM during the acquisition?

DIAM's EBITDA is estimated to be in the range of 25M - 50M EUR.

How is the data for the DIAM acquisition sourced and is it reliable?

Mynth data is contributed by a professional community of M&A and Private Equity experts. Each transaction, including the DIAM deal, is systematically cross-verified by our team using private deal documents and official sources. You can also find the official press release for this transaction here: https://emzpartners.com/fr/emz-structure-une-operation-management-sponsored-sur-le-groupe-diam/

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06/2018

DIAM acquired by EMZ PARTNERS, BNP PARIBAS DEVELOPPEMENT & IDIA CAPITAL INVESTISSEMENT

FRANCE Professional Services / Marketing & Events EV 300M - 700M EUR

Context

In a significant strategic shift, the management team of DIAM Group successfully regained majority control from Ardian. This transaction is a management-sponsored leveraged buyout, structured as a "sponsorless" operation. The broad base of internal executives successfully negotiated exclusive terms to orchestrate the complete exit of the incumbent private equity firm, Ardian, which had held the majority stake for a brief but highly successful holding period. By leveraging a bespoke financial package provided by the specialized minority investment partners, the management team successfully transitioned from minority stakeholders to absolute majority owners. This strategic reorganization perfectly aligns the company's capital structure with the operational leaders directly responsible for executing its ongoing global expansion roadmap.

It is worth noting that the fund Ardian took control of Diam through an LBO in 2016.

DIAM, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2017, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , representing a to the average currently observed in the Business Services sector (11.5x).

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Target

Diam is a global specialist in point-of-sale merchandising, catering exclusively to the high-end beauty and luxury sectors. The enterprise seamlessly integrates the design, manufacturing, installation, and ongoing maintenance of sophisticated retail displays. While its historical core competency lies in premium visual merchandising, the firm has strategically expanded into elite shopfitting for prestigious boutiques and travel retail environments. The organization distinguishes itself by perfectly combining automated, high-efficiency manufacturing processes with meticulous artisanal finishing. Operating through localized production facilities across multiple continents, it effectively meets the rigorous demands of luxury brands. Driven by an ambitious leadership team, the company actively seeks to accelerate its external growth, specifically targeting the highly lucrative luxury packaging segment and the continuous expansion of its comprehensive in-store service offerings, encompassing installation, digital marketing, and sustainable recycling programs.

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Valuation range: EV 300M - 700M EUR

Revenue range: 250M - 500M EUR

EBITDA range: 25M - 50M EUR

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Press release: view release

Acquirer: emz partners / idia capital investissement / bnp paribas developpement