LM TRANS FRET acquired by GROUPE MALHERBE
Context
The group finalizes the acquisition of LM Trans Fret, a regional transport operator specializing in freight forwarding, chartering, and pallet distribution, primarily serving the agri-food and industrial sectors. This bolt-on transaction perfectly aligns with the acquirer's strategy to densify its geographical footprint. By integrating this player, the group optimizes its domestic and regional transport flows, and unlocks commercial synergies across a diversified industrial customer base, further consolidating its position as an entrenched, end-to-end supply chain partner.
LM TRANS FRET, which reported an EBITDA margin of [members only] in 2022, 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
LM Trans Fret operates as a regional transport organizer and freight forwarding specialist focused on chartering and palletized distribution networks. The company's commercial business model centers on supply chain optimization, freight brokerage, and mid-mile logistics fulfillment, managing the coordinated transit of palletized goods through a highly optimized distribution infrastructure. The organization tailors its shipping operations to meet the rigorous logistical demands of regional trade, serving as a key logistics partner primarily for the agri-food and corporate sectors across the Brittany region.
Ent. Value
€5–25M
Equity Value
[members only]
Multiples
EV / Revenue
[members only]
EV / EBITDA
[members only]
EV / EBIT
[members only]
Historical Financials (EUR)
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/2023 | SUPER GROUP | AMCO | UNITED KINGDOM | Freight Forwarding |
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| 11/2022 | GROUPE BERNARDI | GROUPE CAILLE | FRANCE | Road Freight |
| 10/2022 | Seapeak | Evergas | DENMARK | Marine Cargo |
| 09/2022 | MML CAPITAL | GLOBAL PALLETS AND PACKAGING SERVICES GPS | FRANCE | Logistics |
| 09/2022 | DFDS | LUCEY TRANSPORT LOGISTICS | IRELAND | Road Freight |
| 06/2022 | GLOBALVIA | GO-AHEAD GROUP | UNITED KINGDOM | Passenger Transport |
| 05/2022 | IDIA CAPITAL INVESTISSEMENT / BPIFRANCE / SOFIPACA | VECTORYS | FRANCE | Road Freight |
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| Date | Acquirer | Target | Country | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/2025 | GEODIS | GROUPE MALHERBE | FRANCE | Road Freight |
| 12/2018 | ARKEA CAPITAL / UNEXO / SOCADIF | GROUPE MALHERBE | FRANCE | Road Freight |
REFERENCES
Revenue range: €5–25M
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Press release: view release
Target: lm trans fret
Acquirer: groupe malherbe