At what enterprise value was LOOPING GROUP acquired in 2023?

During the acquisition of LOOPING GROUP by PAI PARTNERS in 2023, the company was valued at an estimated revenue multiple of below 5x. The transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 500M - 1.5b EUR. By registering for free, you get access to complete and exact transaction details including enterprise value, revenue, and EBITDA. Additionally, our database shows that the Retail & Consumer industry currently tracks an average EBITDA multiple of 11.0x, providing a valuable benchmark for this transaction.

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

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for LOOPING GROUP is in the range of 10x - 18x. For comparison, the Retail & Consumer sector currently shows an average EBITDA multiple of 11.0x. Join our community for free to access full valuation data and industry trends.

When was LOOPING GROUP acquired by PAI PARTNERS?

LOOPING GROUP was acquired by PAI PARTNERS in 2023.

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 150M - 250M EUR. Register for free to access the full transaction report and exact valuation multiples.

What was the EBITDA of LOOPING GROUP during the acquisition?

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What is the EV/EBITDA multiple and why is it used?

The EV/EBITDA multiple is a financial ratio that compares a company's Enterprise Value (EV) to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA). It is widely used in M&A and valuation because it allows for comparisons between companies with different capital structures and provides a clear view of operational profitability.

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05/2023

LOOPING GROUP acquired by PAI PARTNERS

FRANCE Hospitality & Leisure / Leisure Facilities EV 500M - 1.5b EUR

Context

PAI Partners has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a 75% majority stake in Looping Group from Mubadala Capital and Bpifrance. This transaction marks the fourth leveraged buyout for the group. The founding management team will retain a 25% minority interest and continue to lead the group’s ambitious growth strategy. The deal was supported by a 250 million euro unitranche financing package provided by Hayfin, representing a leverage multiple of approximately 4.5x EBITDA. The strategic rationale for the new partnership is to double the company’s size over the next five years through a combination of organic development and continued cross-border acquisitions, with a particular focus on strengthening the group’s footprint in Southern Europe.

In the past, the company had already been the subject of several LBOs, notably led by Ergon Capital Partners / Bpifrance in 2016 and Mubadala in 2019. This succession of buyouts highlights the strong attractiveness of the company's business model.

LOOPING GROUP, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2022, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, representing a level LOGIN the average currently observed in the Retail & Consumer sector (11.0x).

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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, Sector, Deal Context)
Date	Acquirer	Target	Country	Sector	Deal Context
10/2019	MUBADALA	LOOPING GROUP	FRANCE	Hospitality & Leisure	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
04/2016	ERGON CAPITAL PARTNERS / BPIFRANCE	LOOPING GROUP	FRANCE	Hospitality & Leisure	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
01/2011	HIG CAPITAL	LOOPING GROUP	FRANCE	Hospitality & Leisure	H.I.G. Capital has completed the acquisition of a portfolio of seven regional leisure parks from Compagnie des Alpes to form the newly established Looping Group. This transaction represents a classic corporate carve-out, as the seller sought to refocus its strategy on major international destination resorts and ski areas

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Valuation range: EV 500M - 1.5b EUR

Revenue range: 150M - 250M EUR

EBITDA range: 50M - 100M EUR

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Press release: view release

Target: looping group

Acquirer: pai partners