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02/2026

LE PETIT SOUK acquired by NORD CAPITAL PARTENAIRES

FRANCE Retail / Specialized Retail / Home & DIY REV 25M - 50M EUR

Context

Nord Capital Partenaires acquired a minority stake in Le Petit Souk, marking a new phase in the company's development. Historical majority shareholders Compagnie Marco Polo (Xavier Marie) and SC Balthazar (Julie Brisson) diluted their stakes and performed a partial cash-out, losing majority control. Following the deal, no single shareholder holds a majority. Olivier Dousset (Compagnie d’Anjou) and the management team, led by Remi Guillet, increased their participation. The transaction was supported by senior debt from Credit Agricole Nord de France. The strategic goal is to double the network's size by 2031 through international expansion and potential master franchise agreements.

LE PETIT SOUK, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2025, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , a level to compare with the average currently observed in the Retail & Consumer sector (10.9x).

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Target

Created in 2005 in Lille, Le Petit Souk is a leading French lifestyle retail chain dedicated to children's decoration, toys, and birth gifts. Known for its "joyful bazaar" concept, the brand curates a mix of original and colorful products. By early 2026, the network reached 90 points of sale across France, Belgium, and Italy.

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2024

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Revenue range: 25M - 50M EUR

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