At what enterprise value was GERFLOR acquired in 2011?

During the acquisition of GERFLOR by ICG in 2011, the transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 500M - 1.5b EUR.

What was the EV/EBITDA of GERFLOR when it was acquired by ICG?

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

When was GERFLOR acquired by ICG?

GERFLOR was acquired by ICG in 2011.

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.

What was the EBITDA of GERFLOR during the acquisition?

GERFLOR's EBITDA is estimated to be in the range of 50M - 100M EUR.

How is the data for the GERFLOR 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 11.5x.

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02/2011

GERFLOR acquired by ICG

FRANCE Chemicals & Materials / Building & Interior Materials / Flooring EV 500M - 1.5b EUR

Context

Gerflor has been acquired by Intermediate Capital Group (ICG), a major transaction in the European flooring market that is expected to be finalized by the end of March 2011. ICG's investment in Gerflor is the outcome of a long-standing relationship between the two companies, with ICG having invested in Gerflor since 1992. The acquisition will see ICG support the existing management team, led by CEO Bertrand Chammas, in executing the company's development strategy, including further international expansion and targeted acquisitions. The transaction follows a period of five years during which AXA Private Equity (Ardian) has actively supported the Gerflor management team in expanding the business through bolt-on acquisitions and investment in organic growth. The deal is expected to provide Gerflor with the necessary resources and expertise to drive further growth and consolidation in the European flooring market.

It is worth noting that the fund Ardian took control of Gerflor through an LBO in 2006.

GERFLOR, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2010, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , representing a to 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
10/2006	ARDIAN	GERFLOR	FRANCE	Flooring

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Valuation range: EV 500M - 1.5b EUR

Revenue range: 250M - 500M EUR

EBITDA range: 50M - 100M EUR

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Target: gerflor

Acquirer: icg