At what enterprise value was GROUPE EDH acquired in 2022?

During the acquisition of GROUPE EDH by FIVE ARROWS in 2022, the company was valued at an estimated revenue multiple of 5x - 12x. The transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 500M - 1.5b EUR. By registering for free, you get access to complete and exact transaction details including enterprise value, revenue, and EBITDA. Additionally, our database shows that the Retail & Consumer industry currently tracks an average EBITDA multiple of 11.3x, providing a valuable benchmark for this transaction.

What was the EV/EBITDA of GROUPE EDH when it was acquired by FIVE ARROWS?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for GROUPE EDH is in the range of 15x - 25x. For comparison, the Retail & Consumer sector currently shows an average EBITDA multiple of 11.3x. Join our community for free to access full valuation data and industry trends.

When was GROUPE EDH acquired by FIVE ARROWS?

GROUPE EDH was acquired by FIVE ARROWS in 2022.

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

The revenue of GROUPE EDH at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 100M - 200M EUR. Register for free to access the full transaction report and exact valuation multiples.

What was the EBITDA of GROUPE EDH during the acquisition?

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What is the EV/EBITDA multiple and why is it used?

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05/2022

GROUPE EDH acquired by FIVE ARROWS

FRANCE Education / Education Providers EV 500M - 1.5b EUR

Context

Five Arrows Principal Investments entered into an exclusivity agreement to acquire a majority stake in Groupe EDH from Quilvest Capital Partners and IK Partners. The transaction marks a new stage in the group's development, with the management team led by Amin Khiari reinvesting significantly to maintain a central role. Historic investors Quilvest and IK also planned to reinvest alongside Five Arrows. This capital reorganization follows an intense cycle of external growth marked by the acquisitions of Institut Cread (interior architecture) and ESEC (cinema). The new partner's ambition is to support the continuation of this consolidation strategy and strengthen the digitalization and international expansion of the group's brands.

As a reminder, the company has already undergone several LBOs, notably with Platina Equity Solutions in 2014 and Quilvest Capital Partners in 2017. These multiple LBO cycles illustrate the strong interest in this type of asset.

GROUPE EDH, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2021, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, representing a LOGIN to the average currently observed in the Retail & Consumer sector (11.3x).

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Target

Groupe EDH is a leading French private higher education group specializing in communication (EFAP), cultural management (ICART), journalism (EFJ), and design/digital creation (Brassart/Aries). Under the leadership of Amin Khiari, the group has aggregated multiple schools to form a platform with over 7,000 students across 13 campuses in France and 4 international sites (New York, Shanghai, Algiers, Santander).

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List of similar M&A transactions (Date, Acquirer, Target, Country, Sector, Deal Context)
Date	Acquirer	Target	Country	Sector	Deal Context
01/2020	IK PARTNERS	GROUPE EDH	FRANCE	Education	Groupe EDH completed its third LBO (LBO Ter). The existing majority shareholder, Quilvest Private Equity, retained control while welcoming IK Investment Partners as a new minority shareholder. The management team also significantly reinvested. The transaction was highly competitive, attracting a dozen bidders. It is supported by a unitranche debt facility provided by historical lenders CIC Private Debt and Idinvest, with leverage around 5.0x EBITDA. The group aims to continue its aggressive external growth strategy (following the recent acquisitions of Brassart, Aries, and Cesine in Spain) to consolidate the fragmented market.
11/2017	QUILVEST CAPITAL PARTNERS	GROUPE EDH	FRANCE	Education	Quilvest Private Equity acquired a majority stake in Groupe EDH from Platina Equity Solutions, which had held over 80% of the capital since the first LBO in 2014. The transaction allowed the management team, led by President Amin Khiari, to reinvest and increase their stake. The deal follows a restricted auction process involving 3-4 funds managed by Transaction R. The acquisition is financed through a unitranche debt facility provided by CM-CIC Private Debt and Idinvest Partners. The strategic roadmap shifts from a three-year restructuring phase to an offensive growth strategy focusing on acquisitions, new locations (Europe/Africa), and diversification.
09/2014	PLATINA EQUITY SOLUTIONS	GROUPE EDH	FRANCE	Education	Platina Equity Solutions acquired a majority stake in Groupe EDH from its founder. The transaction was structured as a Management Buy-In (MBI) with a former executive at Pole Leonard de Vinci as President of the Management Board to lead the group's transformation. The deal aimed to professionalize the management structure and initiate a performance improvement plan in a context described as "far from traditional MBO specifics," hinting at operational challenges.

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Valuation range: EV 500M - 1.5b EUR

Revenue range: 100M - 200M EUR

EBITDA range: 25M - 50M EUR

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Press release: view release

Target: groupe edh

Acquirer: five arrows