When was GROUPE COQUELLE acquired by IRD INVEST?

GROUPE COQUELLE was acquired by IRD INVEST in 2023.

What was the revenue of GROUPE COQUELLE at the time of the deal?

The revenue of GROUPE COQUELLE at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 250M - 500M EUR.

How is the data for the GROUPE COQUELLE acquisition sourced and is it reliable?

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What is the average EV/EBITDA multiple for the Business Services sector in 2026?

The average EV/EBITDA multiple for the Business Services sector in 2026 is 11.4x.

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10/2023

GROUPE COQUELLE acquired by IRD INVEST

FRANCE Transport & Logistics / Freight Transport / Road Freight REV 250M - 500M EUR

Context

The Groupe Coquelle completes its third Management Buy-Out (MBO Ter) to reorganize its capital structure. The historical minority shareholder, Siparex, exits (or significantly reduces its stake), allowing the entry of a new pool of regional and national investors led by IRD Invest and Bpifrance.

GROUPE COQUELLE, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2023, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , a level to compare with the average currently observed in the Business Services sector (11.4x).

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Target

A major French family-owned transport and logistics group. Historically specialized in the transport of bulk agricultural produce and materials (tipper trucks), it has diversified into general freight and logistics. It operates a fleet of over 1,600 vehicles and has a strong European footprint (Italy, Poland, Bulgaria).

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Revenue range: 250M - 500M EUR

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Acquirer: ird invest