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10/2018

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

FRANCE Automotive / Auto Parts & Suppliers EV 20M - 50M EUR

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 in 2017, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , representing a to the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.6x).

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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.

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Valuation range: EV 20M - 50M EUR

Revenue range: 25M - 50M EUR

EBITDA range: 5M - 25M EUR

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Acquirer: bnp paribas developpement / societe generale capital partenaires