At what enterprise value was GROUPE LOCATION TRANSPORT acquired in 2018?

During the acquisition of GROUPE LOCATION TRANSPORT by MBO+ in 2018, the company was valued at an estimated revenue multiple of below 5x. The transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 50M - 150M 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 Business Services industry currently tracks an average EBITDA multiple of 11.3x, providing a valuable benchmark for this transaction.

What was the EV/EBITDA of GROUPE LOCATION TRANSPORT when it was acquired by MBO+?

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When was GROUPE LOCATION TRANSPORT acquired by MBO+?

GROUPE LOCATION TRANSPORT was acquired by MBO+ in 2018.

What was the revenue of GROUPE LOCATION TRANSPORT at the time of the deal?

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What was the EBITDA of GROUPE LOCATION TRANSPORT during the acquisition?

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06/2018

GROUPE LOCATION TRANSPORT acquired by MBO+

FRANCE Industrial Services / Equipment Rental EV 50M - 150M EUR

Context

MBO Partners has acquired a majority stake in Groupe LT, a French company specializing in equipment and heavy machinery rentals, through a primary leveraged buyout (LBO). This transaction marks the exit of the company's two historical founders and minority shareholders, while the management team reinvests alongside MBO Partners to continue driving the group's growth. With a presence in three French regions, Groupe LT employs 350 staff members, operates a fleet of 500 vehicles, and generated +€40 million in revenue in 2017. Backed by MBO Partners, Amundi Private Equity Funds, and Arkéa Capital, the group plans to accelerate its diversification into site equipment activities, including modular living quarters and signaling solutions. This strategic shift aims to increase the company's exposure to more stable and recurring revenue streams, while capitalizing on the growing demand from major construction players for temporary, outsourced infrastructure. The new shareholders also aim to expand the group's geographic footprint and develop commercial synergies within its existing customer base.

GROUPE LOCATION TRANSPORT, 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 Business Services sector (11.3x).

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Target

Established in 2000, the company specializes in leasing equipment and machinery for construction sites (such as tippers, cranes and earthmoving equipment), with operations spanning 3 French regions, including Aquitaine, Île-de-France, and Champagne-Ardenne. Its organizational structure revolves around two core activities: leasing trucks and construction equipment, with or without operators, and renting site equipment, such as signaling and safety devices, modular solutions, and construction site toilets. Revenue is generated through billing for fleet usage periods, supplemented by on-site transportation, assembly, and maintenance services. The company primarily caters to the building and public works, infrastructure, and environmental sectors.

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Valuation range: EV 50M - 150M EUR

Revenue range: 25M - 50M EUR

EBITDA range: 5M - 25M EUR

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