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 [members only] in 2024, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of [members only], to compare with the average currently observed in the Business Services sector (11.4x).
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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.
Ent. Value
€5–25M
Equity Value
[members only]
Multiples
EV / Revenue
[members only]
EV / EBITDA
[members only]
EV / EBIT
[members only]
Historical Financials (EUR)
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REFERENCES
Revenue range: €5–25M
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Acquirer: activa capital