At what enterprise value was LMB AEROSPACE acquired in 2025?

During the acquisition of LMB AEROSPACE by LOAR GROUP in 2025, the transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 300M - 700M EUR.

What was the EV/EBITDA of LMB AEROSPACE when it was acquired by LOAR GROUP?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for LMB AEROSPACE is in the range of 10x - 18x.

When was LMB AEROSPACE acquired by LOAR GROUP?

LMB AEROSPACE was acquired by LOAR GROUP in 2025.

What was the revenue of LMB AEROSPACE at the time of the deal?

The revenue of LMB AEROSPACE at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 25M - 50M EUR.

What was the EBITDA of LMB AEROSPACE during the acquisition?

LMB AEROSPACE's EBITDA is estimated to be in the range of 10M - 30M EUR.

How is the data for the LMB AEROSPACE acquisition sourced and is it reliable?

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12/2025

LMB AEROSPACE acquired by LOAR GROUP

FRANCE Aerospace, Naval & Defense / Engines & Systems EV 300M - 700M EUR

Context

Loar Group acquired 100% of LMB Aerospace from a consortium led by Tikehau Capital (Aero Fund), Amundi, and IDIA Capital Investissement. The transaction represents a significant multiple for Tikehau (>2.5x MOIC), doubling the entry valuation from 2021. The deal was financed via an incremental term loan provided by Blackstone. Despite initial concerns regarding industrial sovereignty and opposition from the French DGA (Directorate General of Armaments), the French Ministry of Economy authorized the sale in late 2025.

It is worth noting that the fund Tikehau Capital / Idia Capital Investissement took control of Lmb Aerospace through an LBO in 2012.

LMB AEROSPACE, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2025, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , representing a to the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.8x).

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Target

Founded over 60 years ago, LMB Aerospace is a global leader in high-performance electric fans, blowers, and motors for harsh environments. Its products are critical for cooling electronics and engines in aerospace (Rafale), naval (nuclear submarines), space, and land defense platforms. The company maintains 2,000+ proprietary designs and serves over 250 global clients.

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Other operations with LMB AEROSPACE

List of similar M&A transactions (Date, Acquirer, Target, Country, Sub-sector)
Date	Acquirer	Target	Country	Sector
07/2012	TIKEHAU CAPITAL / IDIA CAPITAL INVESTISSEMENT	LMB AEROSPACE	FRANCE	Engines & Systems

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Valuation range: EV 300M - 700M EUR

Revenue range: 25M - 50M EUR

EBITDA range: 10M - 30M EUR

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Acquirer: loar group