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12/2025

GROUPE NAVAL acquired by GROUPE JARDEL

FRANCE Transport & Logistics / Freight Transport / Road Freight REV 10M - 30M EUR

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 in 2024, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , a level to compare with the average currently observed in the Business Services sector (11.3x).

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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.

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2024
2023

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Revenue range: 10M - 30M EUR

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