At what enterprise value was FINDEL acquired in 2024?

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When was FINDEL acquired by MANUTAN?

FINDEL was acquired by MANUTAN in 2024.

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

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What was the EBITDA of FINDEL during the acquisition?

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03/2024

FINDEL acquired by MANUTAN

UNITED KINGDOM Education / Educational Equipment REV 100M - 200M GBP

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Manutan acquired 100% of Findel from private equity firm Endless and the management team. This operation marks a successful exit for Endless, which had acquired Findel in 2021 for �30 million. The deal provides Findel with a long-term industrial home, leveraging Manutan's logistical power and European footprint to drive further growth. All 300 employees were retained.

FINDEL, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2023, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, a level to compare with the average currently observed in the Retail & Consumer sector (11.0x).

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Headquartered in Greater Manchester, Findel is the UK s market leader in the supply of educational resources to schools and nurseries. The company operates a portfolio of well-known brands including Hope, GLS, Davies Sports, and Philip Harris (science equipment). Findel provides over 32,000 products ranging from art supplies to complex science kits.

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Revenue range: 100M - 200M GBP

EBITDA range: 5M - 25M GBP

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Acquirer: manutan