GROUPE LEADER INSURANCE acquired by 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).
GROUPE LEADER INSURANCE, which reported an EBITDA margin of [members only] in 2021, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 10x–18x, representing a premium to the average currently observed in the Financial Services sector (12.3x).
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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.
Ent. Value
€100–350M
Equity Value
[members only]
Multiples
EV / Revenue
[members only]
EV / EBITDA
10x–18x
EV / EBIT
[members only]
Historical Financials (EUR)
Other operations with GROUPE LEADER INSURANCE
Other operations with GROUPE LEADER INSURANCE
| Date | Acquirer | Target | Country | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/2025 | ARDONAGH | GROUPE LEADER INSURANCE | FRANCE | Brokerage |
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REFERENCES
Valuation range: EV €100–350M
EBITDA range: €5–25M
EV/EBITDA range: 10x - 18x
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Acquirer: abenex