GERM'LINE acquired by ORGANIC STORIES
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Organic Stories has successfully completed the acquisition of Germ’line, marking a significant consolidation milestone within the French organic agri-food sector. This strategic transaction brings together highly complementary product portfolios under a single corporate platform and supporting 200 employees across three specialized production sites in France.
GERM'LINE, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2020, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , representing a to the average currently observed in the AgriFood sector (11.0x).
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Target
Germ’line is a premier French agribusiness specialized in the cultivation and production of premium organic sprouted seeds, cereals, and legumes. Strategically positioned within the high-growth healthy eating and living food segments, the company delivers a diversified portfolio of nutrient-dense, ecologically responsible products. Operating from its specialized production facility in Sancoins (Cher), the firm has successfully scaled its operations while preserving artisanal quality and structural traceability, catering to a sophisticated consumer base that prioritizes wellness, nutritional integrity, and sustainable sourcing. The company commands a definitive leadership position in the French market for fresh organic sprouted seeds. By leveraging early-mover advantages and an uncompromising focus on food safety and organic certification, Germ’line has established itself as the undisputed benchmark and specialist within this high-barrier niche, outverting generic plant-based competitors.
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Valuation range: EV 10M - 30M EUR
Revenue range: 5M - 25M EUR
EBITDA range: 0M - 5M EUR
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