GROUPE MALHERBE
Acquired by
GEODIS
GROUPE MALHERBE acquired by GEODIS
Target
GROUPE MALHERBE
Acquirer
GEODIS
Context
In a major market consolidation move, the logistics giant GEODIS has signed an agreement to acquire the Groupe Malherbe. This "Corporate" transaction marks the exit of financial investors (Siparex, etc.) and the end of Malherbe's independent LBO cycles. By integrating Malherbe, GEODIS significantly strengthens its French road transport network, creating a combined entity with EUR2 billion in revenue solely in this segment (Road Transport), capable of competing with European leaders.
The transaction values GROUPE MALHERBE at an EV/Revenue multiple of LOGIN.
This transaction is part of the Business Services industry, which currently tracks an average EBITDA multiple of 11.1x since the beginning of 2026, 0.8% increase 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
One of the leading French transport and logistics organizers (ranked top 3 in general cargo). The group operates a hybrid model combining its own fleet (~1,400 trucks) and a vast chartering network. It handles general freight, bulk, and temperature-controlled transport for the agri-food, construction, and retail industries.
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Other operations with GROUPE MALHERBE
| Date | Acquirer | Target | Country | Sector | Deal Context |
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| 02/2023 | GROUPE MALHERBE | LM TRANS FRET | FRANCE | Road Freight | The group finalizes the acquisition of LM Trans Fret , a regional transport organizer specializing in chartering and pallet distribution, mainly serving the agri-food and industrial sectors. |
| 12/2018 | ARKEA CAPITAL / UNEXO / SOCADIF | GROUPE MALHERBE | FRANCE | Road Freight | The management team reorganized the capital structure to consolidate their majority position. Existing sponsors Siparex and NCI exited after a 5-year cycle. The new investor pool (Arkea, Unexo, Socadif) injected EUR35 million in equity. It is leveraged by a senior debt package of over EUR50 million arranged by BNP Paribas. The goal is to reach EUR420 million in revenue by 2021 through further buy-and-build operations. |
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