At what enterprise value was IPH GROUP acquired in 2006?

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What was the EV/EBITDA of IPH GROUP when it was acquired by INVESTCORP?

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When was IPH GROUP acquired by INVESTCORP?

IPH GROUP was acquired by INVESTCORP in 2006.

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

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What was the EBITDA of IPH GROUP during the acquisition?

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

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06/2006

IPH GROUP acquired by INVESTCORP

FRANCE Industrial Services / Industrial & Technical Distribution REV 250M - 500M EUR

Context

Investcorp acquired IPH through a leveraged buyout transaction aimed at accelerating the growth of a French industrial supply distribution player and transforming it into a pan-European leader in the sector. At the time of the acquisition, IPH was primarily focused on the French market, with specialized networks catering to the technical distribution needs of industrial maintenance, repair, and production activities. The investment was part of Investcorp's strategy to partner with companies that have a strong domestic market position and significant consolidation potential. From the outset, the fund worked closely with the management team, led by Pierre Pouletty, to implement an ambitious external growth program designed to expand the group's geographic footprint and enhance its product and service offerings. During the holding period, Investcorp supported several strategic acquisitions that enabled IPH to establish a presence in Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Romania, gradually transforming the company into a European industrial distribution platform.

IPH GROUP, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2006, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, a level to compare with the average currently observed in the Business Services sector (10.9x).

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IPH Group is a leading European distributor of industrial supplies and technical solutions for manufacturing companies, industrial maintenance operators, and engineering professionals. Founded in 1987, the group has evolved around a multi-brand model, leveraging strongly established national networks in their respective markets. The company offers a broad range of technical products, including bearings, mechanical transmission, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment, tools, personal protective equipment, and supplies for industrial maintenance and production. Its value proposition is built on close proximity to industrial customers, specialized technical support, and the ability to deliver tailored solutions that meet the operational needs of its clients.

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List of similar M&A transactions (Date, Acquirer, Target, Country, Sector, Deal Context)
Date	Acquirer	Target	Country	Sector	Deal Context
05/2017	ADVENT INTERNATIONAL	IPH GROUP	FRANCE	Industrial Services	Advent International has acquired IPH from PAI Partners as part of a private equity transaction aimed at creating a leading European distributor of industrial supplies. The deal follows several years of steady growth under PAI's ownership, during which IPH was transformed into a pan-European B2B technical distribution platform
03/2013	PAI PARTNERS	IPH GROUP	FRANCE	Industrial Services	In late 2012, PAI Partners signed an agreement to acquire IPH Group from Investcorp as part of a buyout transaction aimed at supporting the European industrial supplies distributor's next phase of development

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Revenue range: 250M - 500M EUR

EBITDA range: 5M - 25M EUR

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Acquirer: investcorp