At what enterprise value was HEMA acquired in 2018?

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When was HEMA acquired by RAMPHASTOS INVESTMENTS?

HEMA was acquired by RAMPHASTOS INVESTMENTS in 2018.

What was the revenue of HEMA at the time of the deal?

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10/2018

HEMA acquired by RAMPHASTOS INVESTMENTS

NETHERLANDS Retail / Specialized Retail REV 750M - 1.3b EUR

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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 LOGIN in 2017, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, a level to compare with the average currently observed in the Retail & Consumer sector (11.0x).

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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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Target: hema

Acquirer: ramphastos investments