At what enterprise value was DUTSCHER acquired in 2014?

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What was the EV/EBITDA of DUTSCHER when it was acquired by FIVE ARROWS?

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When was DUTSCHER acquired by FIVE ARROWS?

DUTSCHER was acquired by FIVE ARROWS in 2014.

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

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

The EV/EBITDA multiple is a financial ratio that compares a company's Enterprise Value (EV) to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA). It is widely used in M&A and valuation because it allows for comparisons between companies with different capital structures and provides a clear view of operational profitability.

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01/2014

DUTSCHER acquired by FIVE ARROWS

FRANCE Life Sciences / Medical Devices / Medical Consumables REV 100M - 200M EUR

Context

Five Arrows Managers acquired a stake in Dominique Dutscher to facilitate a partial cash-out for the founder, Dominique Dutscher. While the exact percentage was undisclosed at the time, the deal structure was a classic Owner Buy-Out (OBO), allowing the founder to secure some wealth while remaining invested to drive the next phase of growth. The transaction was financed with senior debt provided by a pool of three banks.

DUTSCHER, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2013, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, a level to compare with the average currently observed in the Healthcare & Pharma sector (14.8x).

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Target

Headquartered in Alsace, Dutscher is a leading European distributor of consumables (pipettes, reagents) and equipment for research and medical laboratories. The company acts as a "one-stop-shop" for public research institutes and biotech companies. Under LBO France's ownership (2020-2026), Dutscher transformed from a French-centric player into a pan-European platform. It completed 13 add-on acquisitions ("build-ups"), expanding its footprint into the Nordics (Denmark, Sweden, Finland), the Baltics, and strengthening its presence in the UK/Ireland.

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List of similar M&A transactions (Date, Acquirer, Target, Country, Sector, Deal Context)
Date	Acquirer	Target	Country	Sector	Deal Context
02/2026	VIVO CAPITAL	DUTSCHER	FRANCE	Life Sciences	Vivo Capital acquired a majority stake in Dutscher from LBO France. LBO France had acquired the asset in July 2020 from Five Arrows (Rothschild) for an enterprise value of EUR100-150M (investing EUR60M in equity). In this exit, LBO France achieved a net return multiple of ~2.5x. Interestingly, Five Arrows remains involved as the debt provider for this new LBO. The deal is expected to close in H1 2026.
03/2020	LBO FRANCE	DUTSCHER	FRANCE	Life Sciences	LBO France acquired a controlling stake in Dutscher, replacing Five Arrows (who had held the majority since 2014). This Secondary LBO also marked the exit of the founder's son, who held ~40% but had no operational role, completing the transition from a family-owned business to a financial-backed platform.

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Revenue range: 100M - 200M EUR

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Acquirer: five arrows