At what enterprise value was LOOPING GROUP acquired in 2019?

During the acquisition of LOOPING GROUP by MUBADALA in 2019, the transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 300M - 700M EUR.

What was the EV/EBITDA of LOOPING GROUP when it was acquired by MUBADALA?

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

When was LOOPING GROUP acquired by MUBADALA?

LOOPING GROUP was acquired by MUBADALA in 2019.

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 100M - 200M EUR.

What was the EBITDA of LOOPING GROUP during the acquisition?

LOOPING GROUP's EBITDA is estimated to be in the range of 25M - 50M EUR.

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

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10/2019

LOOPING GROUP acquired by MUBADALA

FRANCE Hospitality & Leisure / Leisure Facilities EV 300M - 700M EUR

Context

Looping Group has undergone a major capital reorganization as the founding management team, led by the President and Managing Director, assumed majority control of the company. Mubadala Capital entered the capital as a significant minority investor to support this management-led buyout, while the previous majority shareholder, Ergon Capital, fully exited its position. Bpifrance, a long-standing partner, also participated in the transaction to maintain its support for the group’s development. The deal was conducted primarily as a private, bilateral agreement and involved a complete restructuring of the group’s existing debt facilities. The previous "first out-second out" financing was replaced by a substantial unitranche facility provided by Hayfin, which also included a dedicated line for capital expenditures. This new financial structure is designed to provide the group with the stability and liquidity required to pursue further international acquisitions and enhance the profitability of its existing leisure assets.

In the past, the company had already been the subject of several LBOs, notably led by Hig Capital in 2011 and Apheon / Bpifrance in 2016. This succession of buyouts highlights the strong attractiveness of the company's business model.

LOOPING GROUP, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2019, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , representing a level 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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List of similar M&A transactions (Date, Acquirer, Target, Country, Sub-sector)
Date	Acquirer	Target	Country	Sector
05/2023	PAI PARTNERS	LOOPING GROUP	FRANCE	Leisure Facilities
04/2016	APHEON (EX ERGON) / BPIFRANCE	LOOPING GROUP	FRANCE	Leisure Facilities
01/2011	HIG CAPITAL	LOOPING GROUP	FRANCE	Leisure Facilities

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Valuation range: EV 300M - 700M EUR

Revenue range: 100M - 200M EUR

EBITDA range: 25M - 50M EUR

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Press release: view release

Target: looping group

Acquirer: mubadala