GROUPE ASTR IN
Acquired by
AQUASOURCA
GROUPE ASTR IN acquired by AQUASOURCA
Target
GROUPE ASTR IN
Acquirer
AQUASOURCA
Context
Aquasourca, accompanied by Stags, acquired a minority stake in Astr’in. The transaction was structured as an Owner Buy-Out (OBO), allowing the founders to cash out partially while retaining the majority of the capital and operational control. Key managers also increased their stakes. The new capital is earmarked to finance the expansion of the agency network (currently 5), the opening of new logistics platforms, and specific investments in the handling and storage of hazardous materials (Seveso constraints).
GROUPE ASTR IN, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2021, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, a level to compare with the average currently observed in the Business Services sector (11.3x).
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Target
Founded in 2002 near Lyon, Astr in began as a freight forwarder (charterer) before vertically integrating to become a complete logistics provider. The group operates a hybrid model: it owns a fleet of 110 trucks for transport and manages nearly 100,000 sqm of warehousing space for logistics. It serves a diversified client base ranging from specialized retail (Decathlon, Veepee, Boulanger) to heavy industry (K-Line) and energy (Enedis).
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Authors: mynth contributor (mynth data is contributed by M&A / PE professionals and systematically cross-verified with private deal documents and official press releases).
Target: groupe astr in
Acquirer: aquasourca