At what enterprise value was LOOPING GROUP acquired in 2016?

During the acquisition of LOOPING GROUP by APHEON (EX ERGON) / BPIFRANCE in 2016, the transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 100M - 350M EUR.

What was the EV/EBITDA of LOOPING GROUP when it was acquired by APHEON (EX ERGON) / BPIFRANCE?

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

When was LOOPING GROUP acquired by APHEON (EX ERGON) / BPIFRANCE?

LOOPING GROUP was acquired by APHEON (EX ERGON) / BPIFRANCE in 2016.

What was the revenue of LOOPING GROUP at the time of the deal?

The revenue of LOOPING GROUP at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 50M - 100M EUR.

What was the EBITDA of LOOPING GROUP during the acquisition?

LOOPING GROUP's EBITDA is estimated to be in the range of 5M - 25M EUR.

How is the data for the LOOPING GROUP acquisition sourced and is it reliable?

Mynth data is contributed by a professional community of M&A and Private Equity experts. Each transaction, including the LOOPING GROUP deal, is systematically cross-verified by our team using private deal documents and official sources. You can also find the official press release for this transaction here: https://www.bpifrance.fr/content/download/19747/257550/version/1/file/2016%2004%2007%20-%20CP%20Bpifrance%20-%20Looping.pdf

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04/2016

LOOPING GROUP acquired by APHEON (EX ERGON) & BPIFRANCE

FRANCE Hospitality & Leisure / Leisure Facilities EV 100M - 350M EUR

Context

Ergon Capital, in partnership with Bpifrance, has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Looping Group from H.I.G. Capital. The transaction marks the second leveraged buyout for the group since its inception and is designed to support the next phase of its European expansion. The management team, which has been instrumental in the group's rapid development, remains a significant shareholder and will continue to execute its successful acquisition-led growth strategy. The deal was supported by a senior debt package structured to provide the group with the necessary flexibility for capital expenditures and future bolt-on acquisitions. The strategic rationale for the investment is to consolidate the group's position as a leading regional leisure park operator in Europe by integrating new sites and improving the operational performance of the existing portfolio through best-practice sharing and centralized strategic support.

It is worth noting that the fund Hig Capital took control of Looping Group through an LBO in 2011.

LOOPING GROUP, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2015, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , representing a to the average currently observed in the Retail & Consumer sector (11.2x).

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Target

Looping Group is a leading European operator of regional leisure parks, managing a diverse portfolio of eighteen sites including theme parks, aquariums, animal parks, and water parks across eight countries. The company’s business model centers on a "proximity and authenticity" strategy, targeting local families and tourists with accessible, high-quality entertainment. Key assets include the Zoo de la Flèche and Bagatelle in France, as well as Drayton Manor in the UK. The group’s value proposition is built on an active buy-and-build platform, acquiring well-established local brands and enhancing their performance through targeted investments in new attractions, high-end accommodation (lodges), and improved digital ticketing and catering services. By focusing on essential leisure activities near urban centers, Looping maintains high customer loyalty and a resilient revenue stream across diverse European geographies.

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05/2023	PAI PARTNERS	LOOPING GROUP	FRANCE	Leisure Facilities
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Valuation range: EV 100M - 350M EUR

Revenue range: 50M - 100M EUR

EBITDA range: 5M - 25M EUR

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Press release: view release

Target: looping group

Acquirer: bpifrance / apheon (ex ergon)