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The revenue of LA COMPAGNIE DU GOLFE ET DE LA NAVIGATION at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of €5–25M.

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06/2024

LA COMPAGNIE DU GOLFE ET DE LA NAVIGATION acquired by AMDG PE

FRANCE Transport & Logistics / Passenger Transport / Marine Passenger REV €5–25M

Context

The maritime group La Compagnie du Golfe et de la Navigation (CGN), which owns the iconic brands Les Bateaux Verts and Vedettes Iles d'Or, completes a new LBO ("LBO Bis"). The founder and CEO, Denis Robert, reorganizes the capital structure by bringing in AMDG Private Equity as a strategic partner, alongside Smalt Capital. This operation allows the exit of previous financial backers and provides the group with resources to accelerate its energy transition (hybridization of the fleet) and consolidate its leadership in the Var tourism market.

LA COMPAGNIE DU GOLFE ET DE LA NAVIGATION, which reported an EBITDA margin of [members only] in 2023, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of [members only], to compare with the average currently observed in the Business Services sector (11.4x).

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Target

A leading maritime transport group in the French Riviera (Var), formed by Denis Robert. It operates two major entities: Les Bateaux Verts (regular shuttles in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez) and VedettesIles d'Or (excursions to Porquerolles/Port-Cros from Le Lavandou). The group manages a fleet of approx. 35 vessels.

Ent. Value

€5–25M

Equity Value

[members only]

Multiples

EV / Revenue

[members only]

EV / EBITDA

[members only]

EV / EBIT

[members only]

Historical Financials (EUR)

Year

Rev

EBITDA

EBIT

2023

2022

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Revenue range: €5–25M

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Acquirer: amdg pe