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02/2026

FLEXITALLIC GROUP acquired by MICHELIN

UNITED STATES Industrial Equipment / Components REV 150M - 250M USD

Context

Michelin has announced a definitive agreement to acquire the entire stake of The Flexitallic Group from the private equity firm Bridgepoint. This transaction marks a strategic exit for Bridgepoint, which first partnered with the business in 2013 and guided it through a significant transformation. For Michelin, the acquisition represents another major step in its diversification strategy, adding a complementary "High-Tech Materials" platform with a strong industrial client base. Flexitallic's expertise in sealing technologies and joint integrity aligns perfectly with Michelin's competencies in high-performance materials. The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2026, subject to customary regulatory approvals. The acquisition will allow Flexitallic to leverage Michelin's global R&D and industrial capabilities to accelerate its growth in new markets.

Bridgepoint had previously taken control of the company during an LBO in 2013.

FLEXITALLIC GROUP, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2025, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, a level to compare with the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (10.9x).

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Target

The Flexitallic Group is the global manufacturing leader in sealing solutions and products for the energy production sector, and the oil and gas, chemical and petrochemical industries in emerging markets and developed countries. The group is present on all segments of the energy industry: upstream, midstream, downstream and power generation, and comprises the following companies: Flexitallic, AGS Flexitallic, SIEM Supranite, Novus Sealing, Induseal Gaskets, Sealex et Custom Rubber Products.

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Other operations with FLEXITALLIC GROUP

List of similar M&A transactions (Date, Acquirer, Target, Country, Sector, Deal Context)
DateAcquirerTargetCountrySectorDeal Context
05/2013BRIDGEPOINTFLEXITALLIC GROUPUNITED STATESIndustrial Equipment

Bridgepoint has reached an agreement to acquire a majority stake in The Flexitallic Group from Eurazeo PME. This transaction marks a successful exit for Eurazeo PME, which had supported the company's transformation from a regional French player (SIEM) into a global leader through organic growth and six strategic acquisitions across the UK and North America. The management team, led by Remi Toledano, will remain in place and has reinvested alongside Bridgepoint. The acquisition provides Flexitallic with a new financial partner to support its next phase of expansion, with a strategic objective to double the group's size within five years through further international development in Asia, Australia, and South America.

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Revenue range: 150M - 250M USD

EBITDA range: 50M - 100M USD

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Acquirer: michelin