Context
Siparex and Bpifrance acquired a 51% majority stake in Top Chrono during the company's first-ever LBO. The transaction facilitated the exit of founders. The strategic rationale focuses on scaling Top Chrono's national footprint beyond the Paris region and capitalizing on the structural shift toward home delivery accelerated by the health crisis. The new shareholders aim to double the group's size through a mix of high organic growth and targeted external acquisitions (build-ups) to consolidate the fragmented last-mile delivery market in major French urban centers.
GROUPE TOP CHRONO, which reported an EBITDA margin of [members only] in 2019, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 5x–12x, representing a discount to the average currently observed in the Business Services sector (11.4x).
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Target
Founded as a premium courier service in Paris, Top Chrono has evolved into a leading specialist in "last-mile" logistics and urgent delivery solutions. The group operates across two strategic pillars: a booming B2C segment (55% of activity), serving global e-commerce giants like Amazon and major retailers like Carrefour, and a resilient B2B segment focused on critical transport (legal, healthcare shuttles). The company has successfully expanded from its Parisian stronghold to major French metropolises including Lyon, Bordeaux, and Lille, leveraging its density and technological agility to meet the increasing demand for ultra-fast, reliable urban delivery.
Ent. Value
€20–50M
Equity Value
[members only]
Multiples
EV / Revenue
1x–3x
EV / EBITDA
5x–12x
EV / EBIT
[members only]
Historical Financials (EUR)
Other operations with GROUPE TOP CHRONO
Other operations with GROUPE TOP CHRONO
| Date | Acquirer | Target | Country | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2024 | GROUPE TOP CHRONO | KLEDYS | FRANCE | Freight Transport |
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Valuation range: EV €20–50M
Revenue range: €25–50M
EBITDA range: €5–25M
EV/Revenue range: 1x - 3x
EV/EBITDA range: 5x - 12x
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