Hema acquired by Ramphastos Investments
Context
Ramphastos Investments, owned by Dutch billionaire Marcel Boekhoorn, acquired HEMA from Lion Capital in October 2018. The deal ended Lion's 11-year ownership since 2007 and positioned HEMA for renewed focus under domestic ownership. HEMA's scale (700+ stores, €1bn+ sales) and iconic Dutch status made it attractive despite losses (€31 million net loss 2017). Ramphastos targeted HEMA's e-commerce potential, international growth, and profitability recovery amid discounter competition. Boekhoorn's local expertise offered continuity after Lion's failed 2010/2018 sales. Post-deal priorities included debt reduction (€753 million gross), margin improvement, and digital/international acceleration.
Hema, which reported an EBITDA margin of [members only] in 2017, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of [members only].
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Target
HEMA is a Dutch retail chain founded in 1926 and headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The company operates more than 700 stores across nine countries, primarily in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France, Spain, the United Kingdom, Luxembourg, Austria, and the United Arab Emirates. HEMA sells over 30,000 own-brand products across categories including clothing (especially children's and babywear), home goods, stationery, food, cosmetics, gardening tools, and household items at accessible price points designed for impulse purchases. Products range from mugs and breakfast bowls to jeans, socks, bath products, and seasonal decorations, all manufactured under HEMA's private label primarily in Asia and Eastern Europe. The chain generates roughly three-quarters of its revenues in the Netherlands despite international expansion. HEMA's business model emphasizes own-brand sourcing for competitive pricing and broad appeal. Revenue derives from store sales, with growth through new openings and e-commerce.
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Revenue range: REV €1–10bn
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