At what enterprise value was GROUPE GRIS acquired in 2018?

During the acquisition of GROUPE GRIS by SOCIETE GENERALE CAPITAL PARTENAIRES / BNP PARIBAS DEVELOPPEMENT in 2018, the transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of €20–50M.

What was the EV/EBITDA of GROUPE GRIS when it was acquired by SOCIETE GENERALE CAPITAL PARTENAIRES / BNP PARIBAS DEVELOPPEMENT?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for GROUPE GRIS is in the range of 5x - 12x.

What was the EV/Revenue multiple of GROUPE GRIS when it was acquired by SOCIETE GENERALE CAPITAL PARTENAIRES / BNP PARIBAS DEVELOPPEMENT?

The estimated EV/Revenue multiple for GROUPE GRIS is in the range of 1x - 3x.

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

The revenue of GROUPE GRIS at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of €25–50M.

What was the EBITDA of GROUPE GRIS during the acquisition?

GROUPE GRIS's EBITDA is estimated to be in the range of €5–25M.

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

Mynth data is contributed by a professional community of M&A and Private Equity experts. Each transaction, including the GROUPE GRIS deal, is systematically cross-verified by our team using private deal documents and official sources. You can also find the official press release for this transaction here: https://capitalpartenaires.societegenerale.com/fr/nos-actualites/communique-presse/news/gris-group-realise-nouveau-tour-table-pour-preparer-transmission/

What is the average EV/EBITDA multiple for the Industry & Manufacturing sector in 2026?

The average EV/EBITDA multiple for the Industry & Manufacturing sector in 2026 is 11.7x.

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10/2018

GROUPE GRIS acquired by SOCIETE GENERALE CAPITAL PARTENAIRES & BNP PARIBAS DEVELOPPEMENT

FRANCE Automotive / Auto Parts & Suppliers EV €20–50M

Context

Groupe GRIS successfully completed a capital reorganization through a Management Buy-Out (MBO). The entry of SGCP and BNP Paribas Developpement provided the financial stability to pursue the group's "GRIS 2022" strategic plan, which focused on modernizing production tools and expanding its market share in Germany.

GROUPE GRIS, which reported an EBITDA margin of [members only] in 2017, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 5x–12x, representing a discount to the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.7x).

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Target

Groupe GRIS is a leading European manufacturer specialized in the engineering and production of high-precision mechanical components, specifically technical washers and die-cut parts. The group is a Tier 1 and Tier 2 supplier for the global automotive industry and the agricultural machinery sector. Known for its expertise in cold stamping and high-speed punching, Groupe GRIS operates two major production sites in France and Germany (Gris Umformtechnik), ensuring proximity to key European car manufacturers.

Ent. Value

€20–50M

Equity Value

[members only]

Multiples

EV / Revenue

1x–3x

EV / EBITDA

5x–12x

EV / EBIT

[members only]

Historical Financials (EUR)

Year

Rev

EBITDA

EBIT

2017

2016

Other operations with GROUPE GRIS

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Valuation range: EV €20–50M

Revenue range: €25–50M

EBITDA range: €5–25M

EV/Revenue range: 1x - 3x

EV/EBITDA range: 5x - 12x

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Acquirer: bnp paribas developpement / societe generale capital partenaires

GROUPE GRIS acquired by SOCIETE GENERALE CAPITAL PARTENAIRES & BNP PARIBAS DEVELOPPEMENT

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