At what enterprise value was KERNEOS acquired in 2013?

During the acquisition of KERNEOS by ASTORG in 2013, the transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of €500M–1.5bn.

What was the EV/EBITDA of KERNEOS when it was acquired by ASTORG?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for KERNEOS is in the range of 5x - 12x.

What was the EV/Revenue multiple of KERNEOS when it was acquired by ASTORG?

The estimated EV/Revenue multiple for KERNEOS is in the range of 1x - 3x.

When was KERNEOS acquired by ASTORG?

KERNEOS was acquired by ASTORG in 2013.

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

The revenue of KERNEOS at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of €250–500M.

What was the EBITDA of KERNEOS during the acquisition?

KERNEOS's EBITDA is estimated to be in the range of €50–100M.

How is the data for the KERNEOS acquisition sourced and is it reliable?

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What is the average EV/EBITDA multiple for the Industry & Manufacturing sector in 2026?

The average EV/EBITDA multiple for the Industry & Manufacturing sector in 2026 is 11.7x.

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12/2013

KERNEOS acquired by ASTORG

FRANCE Chemicals & Materials / Construction Materials EV €500M–1.5bn

Context

Astorg has finalized an agreement to acquire the Kerneos from Materis (Wendel), a maneuver designed to fundamentally transition the business from a subsidiary of a diversified construction conglomerate into a standalone global platform. The strategic rationale for this transaction centers on a "portfolio-emancipation" play, merging the target's industry-leading technical operational depth in calcium aluminates with the sponsor's established expertise in professionalizing mid-cap industrial champions. This structural alignment provides the organization with the institutional capital and strategic autonomy required to pursue an independent growth roadmap after years of serving as a cash-generating division for a leveraged parent.

KERNEOS, which reported an EBITDA margin of [members only] in 2013, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 5x–12x, representing a discount to the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.7x).

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Target

Kerneos is a France company specialized in High-Performance Mineral Binders. The company has carved out a distinct space in the industrial landscape by focusing on the synthesis of calcium aluminates, which are essential for applications requiring rapid hardening and extreme chemical resistance. Instead of producing standard construction materials, they thrive on a philosophy of technical operational depth, providing specialized ingredients that allow mortars and adhesives to withstand harsh environments or set in record time. What makes them a go-to partner for global construction and refractory firms is their ability to deliver consistent mineral performance across an international network of production sites.

Ent. Value

€500M–1.5bn

Equity Value

[members only]

Multiples

EV / Revenue

1x–3x

EV / EBITDA

5x–12x

EV / EBIT

[members only]

Historical Financials (EUR)

Year

Rev

EBITDA

EBIT

2013

2012

Other operations with KERNEOS

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Valuation range: EV €500M–1.5bn

Revenue range: €250–500M

EBITDA range: €50–100M

EV/Revenue range: 1x - 3x

EV/EBITDA range: 5x - 12x

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Acquirer: astorg

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