At what enterprise value was IKKS GROUP acquired in 2015?

During the acquisition of IKKS GROUP by LBO FRANCE in 2015, the company was valued at an estimated revenue multiple of below 5x. The transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 500M - 1.5b EUR. By registering for free, you get access to complete and exact transaction details including enterprise value, revenue, and EBITDA. Additionally, our database shows that the Retail & Consumer industry currently tracks an average EBITDA multiple of 11.0x, providing a valuable benchmark for this transaction.

What was the EV/EBITDA of IKKS GROUP when it was acquired by LBO FRANCE?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for IKKS GROUP is in the range of 5x - 12x. For comparison, the Retail & Consumer sector currently shows an average EBITDA multiple of 11.0x. Join our community for free to access full valuation data and industry trends.

When was IKKS GROUP acquired by LBO FRANCE?

IKKS GROUP was acquired by LBO FRANCE in 2015.

What was the revenue of IKKS GROUP at the time of the deal?

The revenue of IKKS GROUP at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 250M - 500M EUR. Register for free to access the full transaction report and exact valuation multiples.

What was the EBITDA of IKKS GROUP during the acquisition?

IKKS GROUP's EBITDA is estimated to be in the range of 50M - 100M EUR. Join our community for free to access complete and exact deal data.

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What is the EV/EBITDA multiple and why is it used?

The EV/EBITDA multiple is a financial ratio that compares a company's Enterprise Value (EV) to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA). It is widely used in M&A and valuation because it allows for comparisons between companies with different capital structures and provides a clear view of operational profitability.

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04/2015

IKKS GROUP acquired by LBO FRANCE

FRANCE Consumer Products / Fashion & Apparel EV 500M - 1.5b EUR

Context

LBO France entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire a majority stake in IKKS Group from its founder, Roger Zannier. This transaction marks a strategic transition for the apparel group, which had been under the control of the Zannier family since 2000. The deal follows an interrupted auction process from the previous year, which failed to meet valuation expectations amid competition from major international funds and strategic bidders. The current operation was facilitated by a corporate reorganization where the founder consolidated ownership before engaging in direct bilateral discussions with LBO France. The strategic rationale for the acquisition is rooted in the target’s high profitability and its proven ability to scale across different demographic segments. While Roger Zannier will retain a minority interest, the entry of LBO France is designed to provide the governance and capital necessary to triple the group's international revenue share. This move coincides with the investor's potential rotation in the fashion sector, as it explores a concurrent exit from other holdings in the premium apparel space. The partnership aims to capitalize on the resilient "accessible luxury" trend by strengthening the group’s premium positioning and enhancing its industrial and logistics platform to support global growth.

IKKS GROUP, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2014, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, representing a LOGIN to the average currently observed in the Retail & Consumer sector (11.0x).

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Target

Founded in 1987, IKKS is a prominent French ready-to-wear fashion group that initially gained fame for its premium children's clothing before successfully diversifying into adult segments. The group manages a portfolio of complementary labels including IKKS Junior, IKKS Women (targeting the 35-45 age demographic), IKKS Men, as well as the One Step and I.Code brands. Operating through a dense network of over 500 points of sale, the company combines a "dandy-rock" aesthetic with a high-end positioning. Its business model is characterized by strong vertical integration and high operational profitability, with a significant portion of its turnover generated through its own retail network. Strategically, the group focuses on lifestyle-oriented fashion, maintaining a balance between its historical core in childrenswear and its rapidly growing adult divisions to capture a wide family-based customer lifetime value.

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Valuation range: EV 500M - 1.5b EUR

Revenue range: 250M - 500M EUR

EBITDA range: 50M - 100M EUR

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Acquirer: lbo france