At what enterprise value was ESSENCES & PARFUMS acquired in 2023?

During the acquisition of ESSENCES & PARFUMS by TRAJAN in 2023, the transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 20M - 50M EUR.

What was the EV/EBITDA of ESSENCES & PARFUMS when it was acquired by TRAJAN?

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

When was ESSENCES & PARFUMS acquired by TRAJAN?

ESSENCES & PARFUMS was acquired by TRAJAN in 2023.

What was the revenue of ESSENCES & PARFUMS at the time of the deal?

The revenue of ESSENCES & PARFUMS at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 5M - 25M EUR.

What was the EBITDA of ESSENCES & PARFUMS during the acquisition?

ESSENCES & PARFUMS's EBITDA is estimated to be in the range of 5M - 25M EUR.

How is the data for the ESSENCES & PARFUMS acquisition sourced and is it reliable?

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What is the average EV/EBITDA multiple for the Industry & Manufacturing sector in 2026?

The average EV/EBITDA multiple for the Industry & Manufacturing sector in 2026 is 11.6x.

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05/2023

ESSENCES & PARFUMS acquired by TRAJAN

FRANCE Chemicals & Materials / Specialty Chemicals / Flavors & Fragrances EV 20M - 50M EUR

Context

Trajan acquired a majority stake of less than 60% in Essences & Parfums to facilitate the founders' retirement and the company's succession. The founders rejected acquisition offers from corporate groups to preserve the brand's independence, opting instead for a financial partnership. The deal was structured as a competitive process involving several sponsors: Bpifrance and Smalt Capital acquired approximately 20% of the capital, the founders retained about 20%, and the new management team took a stake of less than 10%. The acquisition was financed via a two-tranche senior debt package and a lease-back arrangement for the company's real estate. The strategic plan focuses on ensuring a smooth leadership transition while exploring organic growth opportunities and potential build-ups to strengthen the group's international presence.

ESSENCES & PARFUMS, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2023, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , representing a to the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.6x).

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Target

Essences & Parfums is a specialized fragrance house providing bespoke aromatic compositions for the B2B market. The company excels in the creation and production of perfume concentrates used in fine perfumery and cosmetics. It has established a significant international footprint, particularly in high-growth regions such as the Middle East and Asia. Under recent management, the firm has professionalized its creative and commercial operations while maintaining its artisanal heritage, successfully positioning itself as a key supplier for international cosmetic and luxury brands.

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List of similar M&A transactions (Date, Acquirer, Target, Country, Sub-sector)
Date	Acquirer	Target	Country	Sector
02/2026	SAGARD	ESSENCES & PARFUMS	FRANCE	Flavors & Fragrances

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Valuation range: EV 20M - 50M EUR

Revenue range: 5M - 25M EUR

EBITDA range: 5M - 25M EUR

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Target: essences & parfums

Acquirer: trajan