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When was LM TRANS FRET acquired by GROUPE MALHERBE?

LM TRANS FRET was acquired by GROUPE MALHERBE in 2023.

What was the revenue of LM TRANS FRET at the time of the deal?

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02/2023

LM TRANS FRET acquired by GROUPE MALHERBE

FRANCE Transport & Logistics / Freight Transport / Road Freight REV 5M - 25M EUR

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 in 2022, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , a level to compare with the average currently observed in the Business Services sector (11.3x).

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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.

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Revenue range: 5M - 25M EUR

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Press release: view release

Target: lm trans fret

Acquirer: groupe malherbe