GROUPE OKTOGONE acquired by AD EDUCATION
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 [members only] in 2022, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of [members only], to compare with the average currently observed in the Retail & Consumer sector (11.9x).
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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.
Ent. Value
€25–50M
Equity Value
[members only]
Multiples
EV / Revenue
[members only]
EV / EBITDA
[members only]
EV / EBIT
[members only]
Historical Financials (EUR)
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Revenue range: €25–50M
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