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06/2022

GROUPE OKTOGONE acquired by AD EDUCATION

FRANCE Education / EdTech & Content REV 25M - 50M EUR

Context

AD Education acquired Groupe Oktogone from its founder. This transaction marks a major diversification for AD Education, adding a strong "Online" vertical to its predominantly "Presential" portfolio. The deal allows the group to offer comprehensive hybrid learning paths. It follows a series of recent acquisitions by AD Education, including IMAAT (2021), Asfored (2022), and the ongoing acquisition of SAE Institute's European activities.

GROUPE OKTOGONE, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2022, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , a level to compare with the average currently observed in the Retail & Consumer sector (10.9x).

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Target

Founded in 2002, Oktogone is a reference player in online education and training. The group operates through two main platforms: ISCOD (a 100% online business school focused on work-study/alternance programs) and Visiplus (continuous professional training). It specializes in digital, communication, marketing, and management verticals.

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Revenue range: 25M - 50M EUR

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