GROUPE LEADER INSURANCE
Acquired by
ABENEX
GROUPE LEADER INSURANCE acquired by ABENEX
Target
GROUPE LEADER INSURANCE
Acquirer
ABENEX
Context
Abenex acquired a majority stake in Leader Insurance, succeeding LT Capital. The deal valued the group at approx. The transaction aimed to support founder Yoann Chery in his ambitious "buy-and-build" strategy to diversify into health, protection, and new geographic markets (DROM-COM).
This transaction is part of the Financial Services industry, which currently tracks an average EBITDA multiple of 14.0x since the beginning of 2026, 5.3% decrease compared to 2025. This data is based on contribution from our growing community, composed of M&A and Private Equity professionals, and has been verified by our team to ensure its accuracy.
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Target
A French multi-specialist insurance broker and wholesaler, leader in the decennial liability insurance market for SMEs and artisans. The group operates through a direct retail network (25+ agencies) and a wholesale branch (Leader Souscription) serving over 4,000 partner brokers.
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| Date | Acquirer | Target | Country | Sector | Deal Context |
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| 09/2025 | ARDONAGH | GROUPE LEADER INSURANCE | FRANCE | Brokerage | Ardonagh acquired 100% of Leader Insurance from Abenex for an enterprise value of EUR300M. This landmark transaction marks Ardonagh's first entry into the French market. The founder, Yoann Chery, will remain President of the French entity, reinvest a significant portion of his proceeds into Ardonagh Europe, and take charge of its French operations. |
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