At what enterprise value was LUCAS MEYER COSMETICS acquired in 2015?

During the acquisition of LUCAS MEYER COSMETICS by INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES (IFF) in 2015, the company was valued at an estimated revenue multiple of 5x - 12x. The transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 300M - 700M 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 Industry & Manufacturing industry currently tracks an average EBITDA multiple of 11.6x, providing a valuable benchmark for this transaction.

What was the EV/EBITDA of LUCAS MEYER COSMETICS when it was acquired by INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES (IFF)?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for LUCAS MEYER COSMETICS is in the range of 15x - 25x. For comparison, the Industry & Manufacturing sector currently shows an average EBITDA multiple of 11.6x. Join our community for free to access full valuation data and industry trends.

What was the revenue of LUCAS MEYER COSMETICS at the time of the deal?

The revenue of LUCAS MEYER COSMETICS at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 25M - 50M EUR. Register for free to access the full transaction report and exact valuation multiples.

What was the EBITDA of LUCAS MEYER COSMETICS during the acquisition?

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What is Enterprise Value (EV)?

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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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06/2015

LUCAS MEYER COSMETICS acquired by INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES (IFF)

CANADA Chemicals & Materials / Specialty Chemicals / Flavors & Fragrances EV 300M - 700M EUR

Context

Unipex (owned by IK Investment Partners) sold its subsidiary Lucas Meyer Cosmetics to IFF. This "build-down" strategy allowed Unipex to monetize its most valuable asset. Following this sale, Unipex refocused solely on its distribution business in France/Benelux (which was later the subject of the 2019 transaction).

LUCAS MEYER COSMETICS, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2014, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , representing a to the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.6x).

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Target

Lucas Meyer Cosmetics was the proprietary business unit of the Unipex Group. Unlike the rest of the group (which did distribution), Lucas Meyer developed, manufactured, and marketed innovative active ingredients for the cosmetic industry. Based in Canada and France, the company held a portfolio of proprietary patented ingredients (peptides, natural actives) used by major beauty brands. In 2014, it generated approximately EUR40 million in revenue with very high profitability (~40% EBITDA margin).

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Valuation range: EV 300M - 700M EUR

Revenue range: 25M - 50M EUR

EBITDA range: 5M - 25M EUR

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