At what enterprise value was GERFLOR acquired in 2006?

During the acquisition of GERFLOR by ARDIAN in 2006, the transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 300M - 700M EUR.

When was GERFLOR acquired by ARDIAN?

GERFLOR was acquired by ARDIAN in 2006.

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

The revenue of GERFLOR at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 250M - 500M EUR.

How is the data for the GERFLOR acquisition sourced and is it reliable?

Mynth data is contributed by a professional community of M&A and Private Equity experts. Each transaction, including the GERFLOR deal, is systematically cross-verified by our team using private deal documents and official sources. You can also find the official press release for this transaction here: https://capitalfinance.lesechos.fr/deals/lbo/3e-lbo-pour-gerflor-a-310-meuros-122176

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 11.5x.

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10/2006

GERFLOR acquired by ARDIAN

FRANCE Chemicals & Materials / Building & Interior Materials / Flooring EV 300M - 700M EUR

Context

The acquisition of Gerflor by Axa PE (now Ardian) marks a defining milestone for the company, culminating in a tertiary LBO structure. Actively led by Axa PE as the lead sponsor, the transaction secures a majority stake in the business, equipping Gerflor with the requisite financial firepower to accelerate its overarching growth strategy. The post-closing roadmap will focus on expanding the company's product portfolio, driving operational efficiencies, and consolidating its market leadership. This operation provides a clean exit for the historical shareholder base, notably PAI and the investor consortium that backed the asset since its 1998 vintage.

GERFLOR, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2005, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , a level to compare with the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.5x).

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Target

Gerflor is a global leader in the manufacturing and distribution of decorative and eco-responsible solutions for resilient flooring and interior finishes. The organization operates as a multi-specialist, managing a portfolio of world-renowned brands such as Mipolam, Taralay, and Taraflex. The entity serves diverse end-markets, including residential, healthcare, education, and sports, while maintaining a dominant position in the transportation flooring sector (aviation and buses). Founded in France, the company counts over 4,200 employees and distributes products in more than 100 countries. With 70% of its sales generated in Europe, the firm is the co-leader of the European resilient flooring market. Its business model is driven by continuous innovation and a commitment to increasing recyclable content in its industrial processes.

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Other operations with GERFLOR

List of similar M&A transactions (Date, Acquirer, Target, Country, Sub-sector)
Date	Acquirer	Target	Country	Sector
01/2020	COBEPA	GERFLOR	FRANCE	Flooring
02/2011	ICG	GERFLOR	FRANCE	Flooring

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Valuation range: EV 300M - 700M EUR

Revenue range: 250M - 500M EUR

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Target: gerflor

Acquirer: ardian