EURAZEO takes majority stake in COLISÉE
Context
The acquisition of Groupe Colisée by Eurazeo PME is a strategic move that aligns with the firm's investment strategy of supporting companies that are well-positioned to benefit from underlying societal trends. With the aging population and increasing demand for elderly care services, Groupe Colisée is well-positioned for growth and expansion. Eurazeo PME's investment in Groupe Colisée is intended to support the group's continued development and consolidation of the French retirement home market, as well as its expansion into new markets, including China. The acquisition is also expected to enable Groupe Colisée to strengthen its services and offerings, particularly in terms of dependency care, and to further enhance its reputation for quality and excellence. By partnering with Eurazeo PME, Groupe Colisée aims to capitalize on the growing demand for elderly care services and to establish itself as a leading player in the French and international markets.
COLISÉE, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2014, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, representing a LOGIN to the average currently observed in the Healthcare & Pharma sector (14.8x).
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Target
Colisée is the fourth largest French EHPAD operator, founded in 1976 and chaired by Christine Jeandel. The group operates numerous establishments across France, Spain, Belgium, Italy, and China. Colisée has grown significantly through an active buy-and-build strategy. Colisée is recognised as one of the leading pan-European elderly care platforms, combining a strong French domestic base with meaningful international operations across Southern Europe and Asia.
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Other operations with COLISÉE
| Date | Acquirer | Target | Country | Sector | Deal Context |
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| 09/2020 | EQT PARTNERS | COLISÉE | FRANCE | Health Providers | EQT Infrastructure entered into exclusive negotiations with IK Investment Partners to acquire a majority stake in Colisée, marking a transition from private equity to infrastructure ownership. IK had previously acquired Colisée in 2017 from Eurazeo PME and the founding family |
| 04/2019 | COLISÉE | ARMONEA | BELGIUM | Health Providers | Colisée Group entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Armonea to create the fourth-largest elderly care operator in Europe. This transformative acquisition doubled Colisée’s size, resulting in a combined entity with a turnover of approximately €1 billion and a network of 270 facilities across five countries |
| 04/2017 | EQT PARTNERS | COLISÉE | FRANCE | Health Providers | IK Investment Partners, through its IK VIII Fund, reached an agreement with Eurazeo PME and the management team to acquire a majority stake in Colisée. The founding family and management team reinvested alongside IK, ensuring continuity of strategic direction and operational leadership |
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Valuation range: EV 100M - 350M EUR
Revenue range: 100M - 200M EUR
EBITDA range: 5M - 25M EUR
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Acquirer: eurazeo