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09/2025

GROUPE ALLEN acquired by QUALIUM

FRANCE Wealth & Asset Management EV 100M - 350M EUR

Context

The transaction involves the acquisition of a majority stake in Groupe Allen by Qualium. The operation sees the exit of Parquest, which was a minority shareholder of the wealth management advisor since 2021. The deal is supported by a unitranche debt provided by Blackrock, which represents a leverage of 4.5 times the company's Ebitda. With Qualium's support, Groupe Allen aims to deepen its international footprint, particularly in European neighboring countries, and strengthen its Hedon Family Office division. The company targets an asset level of between 6 and 7 billion euros by 2030.

GROUPE ALLEN, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2025, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , a level to compare with the average currently observed in the Financial Services sector (12.5x).

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Target

Groupe Allen is a prominent independent player in the European private wealth management and family office sector, operating primarily through its two specialist brands: Carat Capital and Hedon Family Office. Established in 2006, the group provides comprehensive wealth engineering and financial advisory services to a sophisticated clientele of approximately 2,000 families and entrepreneurs. Its business model is founded on a strict open-architecture approach, ensuring total independence from insurance companies and financial institutions while delivering bespoke solutions for complex multi-jurisdictional assets. The entity maintains a significant international presence with operations in France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Hong Kong, positioning itself as a strategic partner for high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) and families with assets ranging from EUR 10 million to EUR 100 million.

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Valuation range: EV 100M - 350M EUR

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Target: groupe allen

Acquirer: qualium