JPB SYSTEME acquired by ARDIAN
Context
Ardian Growth entered into a partnership the management team of JPB Systeme through a minority equity investment. This primary transaction is designed to provide the company with the financial and strategic resources necessary to accelerate its international expansion and sustain its high-paced innovation strategy. The partnership focuses on consolidating JPB Systeme's leadership in its historical aerospace markets while supporting the commercial deployment of its Industry 4.0 innovations, such as Keyprod and Boltrakk. Ardian will leverage its global network to support the group's organizational scaling and its expansion into new industrial segments, aiming to reinforce the company's position as a strategic partner for the world's leading engine manufacturers.
JPB SYSTEME, which reported an EBITDA margin of [members only] in 2024, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of [members only], to compare with the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.7x).
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Target
Founded in 1995, JPB Systeme is a French Corporate leader specializing in the design and production of patented self-locking fastening solutions for aircraft engines. The company serves global engine manufacturers such as Safran, Pratt & Whitney, GE, and Rolls-Royce. It also develops Industry 4.0 digital solutions, including Keyprod (real-time machine performance monitoring) and Boltrakk (connected fastener monitoring).
Ent. Value
€25–50M
Equity Value
[members only]
Multiples
EV / Revenue
[members only]
EV / EBITDA
[members only]
EV / EBIT
[members only]
Historical Financials (EUR)
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Revenue range: €25–50M
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Acquirer: ardian