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GRANDIR

Acquired by

INFRAVIA CAPITAL

FRANCE Education EV [500m EUR - 1b EUR] 07/2021

Target

GRANDIR

Acquirer

INFRAVIA CAPITAL

Context

InfraVia Capital Partners has entered the capital of Grandir, a major international player in early childhood education. This partnership supports the founding family and existing minority investors in their long-term growth strategy. The transaction aims to accelerate the group's international development, particularly in Europe and North America, while supporting its buy-and-build strategy and enhancing its educational offerings across its global network.

GRANDIR, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2021, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, representing a LOGIN premium to the 10.9x average currently observed in the Retail & Consumer sector.

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Target

A leading international operator of private nurseries and preschools. Grandir operates over 650 facilities through its brand "Les Petits Chaperons Rouges" in France and several other countries (Germany, UK, USA), providing childcare services for both corporate clients and local authorities.

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Other operations with GRANDIR

DateAcquirerTargetCountrySectorDeal Context
10/2021GRANDIRSODEXO CHILDCAREFRANCEEducation Providers

Sodexo has reduced its stake in the childcare sector by selling its French nursery business to the Grandir group. This strategic divestment allows Sodexo to refocus on its core activities while enabling Grandir to significantly expand its national footprint. By integrating these new facilities, Grandir strengthens its position as a leader in the French market, enhancing its capacity to provide high-quality educational services across the country.

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