HESNAULT has been 100% owned by GROUPE SIFA since April 2024.

When was HESNAULT acquired by GROUPE SIFA?

HESNAULT was acquired by GROUPE SIFA in 2024.

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

The revenue of HESNAULT at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of €100–200M.

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What is the average EV/EBITDA multiple for the Business Services sector in 2026?

The average EV/EBITDA multiple for the Business Services sector in 2026 is 11.4x.

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04/2024

HESNAULT acquired by GROUPE SIFA

FRANCE Transport & Logistics / Logistics / Freight Forwarding REV €100–200M

Context

The Groupe SIFA has completed the acquisition of its competitor Groupe Hesnault. This consolidation brings together two major family-owned players in the French freight forwarding market. The deal allows SIFA to significantly strengthen its network, particularly in the Pacific and Oceania regions where Hesnault had a strong foothold, and to reach a critical size to compete with global giants. The combined entity creates a robust group with expanded "Door to Door" capabilities.

HESNAULT, which reported an EBITDA margin of [members only] in 2023, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of [members only], to compare with the average currently observed in the Business Services sector (11.4x).

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Target

A historic French family-owned freight forwarding group founded over 40 years ago. It specializes in international transport (air and sea freight), customs brokerage, and logistics solutions. It has strong expertise in specific regions like the French Overseas Territories (DOM-TOM) and niche sectors (Corporate projects, perishables).

Ent. Value

€100–200M

Equity Value

[members only]

Multiples

EV / Revenue

[members only]

EV / EBITDA

[members only]

EV / EBIT

[members only]

Historical Financials (EUR)

Year

Rev

EBITDA

EBIT

2023

2022

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Revenue range: €100–200M

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