GROUPE DESEGUR acquired by ACTIVA CAPITAL
Context
Activa Capital took a majority stake (by investing a EUR20m ticket) in Groupe Desegur in its first-ever LBO transaction. The deal aims to professionalize the group's structure and accelerate its development through an ambitious buy-and-build strategy in the fragmented French TIC market.
GROUPE DESEGUR, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2024, 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 (11.1x).
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Target
A specialized group in regulatory technical inspections and certification services. Desegur focuses on building safety, elevator compliance, and environmental diagnostic services, ensuring regulatory adherence for real estate and Corporate clients.
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Revenue range: 5M - 25M EUR
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Acquirer: activa capital