Electro Diesel Service acquired by Alliance Automotive Group
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Alliance Automotive Group announced the acquisition of Electro Diesel Service, a French distributor specializing in multibrand automotive spare parts, original equipment components and remanufactured products. Operating from its logistics facility in Sainte-Gemme-la-Plaine, the company has established a strong position in the French aftermarket through its extensive product catalogue and efficient distribution capabilities. The transaction forms part of Alliance Automotive Group's ongoing acquisition strategy aimed at consolidating the fragmented French automotive aftermarket while strengthening its distribution network and expanding its product offering. The acquisition enhances the group's geographic coverage while broadening its product portfolio and multichannel distribution capabilities. By integrating Electro Diesel Service's logistics infrastructure and market expertise, Alliance Automotive Group expects to strengthen procurement synergies, optimize inventory management and improve product availability for both professional repair workshops and private customers. The transaction also supports the group's strategy of building a unified distribution platform capable of serving the evolving needs of the automotive aftermarket across France. Following completion, Alliance Automotive Group intends to progressively integrate Electro Diesel Service into its broader organisation by aligning logistics processes, information systems and support functions. The integration is expected to improve operational efficiency, shorten delivery times and provide customers with an even broader range of products across the group's distribution network. The transaction further reinforces Alliance Automotive Group's position as one of Europe's leading independent consolidators in automotive aftermarket distribution.
Electro Diesel Service, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2016, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , a level to compare with the average currently observed in the Business Services sector (11.6x).
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Electro Diesel Service is a French distributor specializing in automotive replacement parts, workshop equipment and professional tooling for the aftermarket sector. The company offers a broad portfolio of original equipment components, certified aftermarket parts and remanufactured products covering a wide range of vehicle manufacturers and applications.
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Revenue range: 5M - 25M EUR
EBITDA range: 0M - 5M EUR
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Acquirer: alliance automotive group