At what enterprise value was LES VEDETTES DE PARIS acquired in 2018?

During the acquisition of LES VEDETTES DE PARIS by OUEST CROISSANCE in 2018, the company was valued at an estimated revenue multiple of below 5x. The transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 10M - 30M EUR. By registering for free, you get access to complete and exact transaction details including enterprise value, revenue, and EBITDA. Additionally, our database shows that the Business Services industry currently tracks an average EBITDA multiple of 11.3x, providing a valuable benchmark for this transaction.

What was the EV/EBITDA of LES VEDETTES DE PARIS when it was acquired by OUEST CROISSANCE?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for LES VEDETTES DE PARIS is in the range of 5x - 12x. For comparison, the Business Services sector currently shows an average EBITDA multiple of 11.3x. Join our community for free to access full valuation data and industry trends.

When was LES VEDETTES DE PARIS acquired by OUEST CROISSANCE?

LES VEDETTES DE PARIS was acquired by OUEST CROISSANCE in 2018.

What was the revenue of LES VEDETTES DE PARIS at the time of the deal?

The revenue of LES VEDETTES DE PARIS at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 5M - 25M EUR. Register for free to access the full transaction report and exact valuation multiples.

What was the EBITDA of LES VEDETTES DE PARIS during the acquisition?

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09/2018

LES VEDETTES DE PARIS acquired by OUEST CROISSANCE

FRANCE Transport & Logistics / Passenger Transport / Marine Passenger EV 10M - 30M EUR

Context

Ouest Croissance acquired a minority stake in Vedettes de Paris to support the company's investment plan. The key objective was the electrification of the fleet (hybrid/electric boats) and the renovation of docking infrastructures to meet new environmental standards and enhance the tourist experience.

LES VEDETTES DE PARIS, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2017, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , representing a to the average currently observed in the Business Services sector (11.3x).

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Target

Les Vedettes de Paris operates as a maritime hospitality and leisure company specializing in the execution of sightseeing cruises and nautical excursions on the Seine River. The company's commercial business model centers on the exploitation and maintenance of a proprietary passenger vessel fleet, monetized through high-margin ticket sales for cultural tours, standard passenger transport, and the private chartering of vessels for corporate functions, gala dinners, and premium private events. The organization maintains a strategic, high-barrier-to-entry mooring infrastructure situated directly at the base of the Eiffel Tower, securing immediate exposure to primary global tourist flows.

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Valuation range: EV 10M - 30M EUR

Revenue range: 5M - 25M EUR

EBITDA range: 0M - 5M EUR

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Press release: view release

Target: les vedettes de paris

Acquirer: ouest croissance