Credit Mutuel Equity invests in La Vie Claire

FRANCE Retail / Food Retail / Fine Food / Organic REV €250–500M

Context

Crédit Mutuel Equity acquired a "significant" minority stake in La Vie Claire to support the company’s next phase of transformation. The strategic rationale centers on the second generation of the "Cap Clair" plan launched in 2025. This fresh capital injection will be used to accelerate the expansion of the store network, optimize the franchise model, and further strengthen the visibility of the "La Vie Claire" private label. The partnership aims to solidify the retailer's position in a competitive organic market by enhancing operational efficiency and customer loyalty programs.

La Vie Claire, which reported an EBITDA margin of [members only] in 2025, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of [members only], to compare with the average currently observed in the Retail & Consumer sector (11.8x in 2026).

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Target

La Vie Claire is one of France's historic leaders in organic food distribution. It operates a network of 315 points of sale (a mix of integrated stores and franchises) and employs over 1,000 people. The company distinguishes itself through its strong private label strategy, offering a wide range of exclusive organic products. Under the leadership of Management Board President Christelle Le Hir, the firm has undergone a transformation through the "Cap Clair" strategic plan, focusing on store modernization, digital loyalty initiatives, and operational excellence.

Ent. Value

[members only]

Equity Value

[members only]

Multiples

EV / Revenue

[members only]

EV / EBITDA

[members only]

EV / EBIT

[members only]

Historical Financials (EUR)

Year

Rev

EBITDA

EBIT

2025

2024

Other operations with Credit Mutuel Equity

Other operations with Credit Mutuel Equity
Date	Acquirer	Target	Country	Sector
10/2026	CREDIT MUTUEL EQUITY / MANAGEMENT & PRIVATE INVESTORS	MAISON BISSARDON	FRANCE	Soft Drinks
09/2026	CREDIT MUTUEL EQUITY	VAN DEN CASTEELE	FRANCE	Dairy
09/2026	CREDIT MUTUEL EQUITY / OLMA	CAVIAR DE NEUVIC	FRANCE	Aquaculture
07/2026	CREDIT MUTUEL EQUITY	NETCLOUD	SWITZERLAND	MSP (Managed Services)
06/2026	CREDIT MUTUEL EQUITY	ONELEC	FRANCE	B2B Specialized Distribution
09/2025	CREDIT MUTUEL EQUITY / EURAZEO / BPIFRANCE / BNP PARIBAS DEVELOPPEMENT	PROTEOR	FRANCE	Implants & Prosthetics
11/2024	CREDIT MUTUEL EQUITY	TOPSOLID	FRANCE	Engineering & Design Software
07/2023	CREDIT MUTUEL EQUITY / BNP PARIBAS DEVELOPPEMENT	DIMOTRANS	FRANCE	Freight Transport
04/2022	CREDIT MUTUEL EQUITY	ADIAL	FRANCE	Food Processing
04/2021	CREDIT MUTUEL EQUITY	CHARLES & ALICE	FRANCE	Food Products

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Revenue range: REV €250–500M

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What transaction does this page cover?

This page covers the acquisition of a minority stake in La Vie Claire, a French company specialised in Food Retail, by Credit Mutuel Equity in 2026.

What was La Vie Claire’s revenue at the time of the deal?

At the time of the transaction, La Vie Claire’s annual revenue was estimated within the €250–500M range (FY 2025). Detailed financial figures are available to members.

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Transaction multiples for this specific deal are exclusively reserved for mynth members. Nevertheless, transactions tracked by mynth in this sector reveal an average benchmark multiple of 11.8x EBITDA during 2026.

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