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HESNAULT

Acquired by

GROUPE SIFA

FRANCE Transport & Logistics REV [100m EUR - 500m EUR] 04/2024

Target

HESNAULT

Acquirer

GROUPE SIFA

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.

This transaction is part of the Business Services industry, which currently tracks an average EBITDA multiple of 11.3x since the beginning of 2026, 1.3% increase compared to 2025. This data is based on contribution from our growing community, composed of M&A and Private Equity professionals, and has been verified by our team to ensure its accuracy.

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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).

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Historical Financials (EUR)

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