Who owns GROUPE NAVAL?

GROUPE NAVAL has been 100% owned by GROUPE JARDEL since December 2025.

When was GROUPE NAVAL acquired by GROUPE JARDEL?

GROUPE NAVAL was acquired by GROUPE JARDEL in 2025.

What was the revenue of GROUPE NAVAL at the time of the deal?

The revenue of GROUPE NAVAL at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of €10–30M.

How is the data for the GROUPE NAVAL acquisition sourced and is it reliable?

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What is the average EV/EBITDA multiple for the Business Services sector in 2026?

The average EV/EBITDA multiple for the Business Services sector in 2026 is 11.4x.

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12/2025

GROUPE NAVAL acquired by GROUPE JARDEL

FRANCE Transport & Logistics / Freight Transport / Road Freight REV €10–30M

Context

The Groupe Jardel continues its external growth strategy by acquiring the Groupe Naval, a significant player in the South-West of France. This acquisition allows Jardel to strengthen its density on the Atlantic coast and reinforce its expertise in refrigerated transport for retail chains. The integration of Naval adds approximately 250 drivers to Jardel's workforce, pushing the group's total revenue past the EUR250 million milestone.

GROUPE NAVAL, which reported an EBITDA margin of [members only] in 2024, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of [members only], to compare with the average currently observed in the Business Services sector (11.4x).

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Target

A family-owned transport company based in Blanquefort (near Bordeaux). It specializes in temperature-controlled transport (refrigerated logistics) primarily for the mass retail sector (Grande Distribution). The company operates a fleet of over 250 vehicles and has a strong regional footprint on the Atlantic coast.

Ent. Value

€10–30M

Equity Value

[members only]

Multiples

EV / Revenue

[members only]

EV / EBITDA

[members only]

EV / EBIT

[members only]

Historical Financials (EUR)

Year

Rev

EBITDA

EBIT

2024

2023

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Revenue range: €10–30M

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