At what enterprise value was MADEMOISELLE DESSERTS acquired in 2013?

During the acquisition of MADEMOISELLE DESSERTS by EQUISTONE in 2013, 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 100M - 350M 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 AgriFood industry currently tracks an average EBITDA multiple of 10.7x, providing a valuable benchmark for this transaction.

What was the EV/EBITDA of MADEMOISELLE DESSERTS when it was acquired by EQUISTONE?

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When was MADEMOISELLE DESSERTS acquired by EQUISTONE?

MADEMOISELLE DESSERTS was acquired by EQUISTONE in 2013.

What was the revenue of MADEMOISELLE DESSERTS at the time of the deal?

The revenue of MADEMOISELLE DESSERTS at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 100M - 200M EUR. Register for free to access the full transaction report and exact valuation multiples.

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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11/2013

MADEMOISELLE DESSERTS acquired by EQUISTONE

FRANCE Food Processing / Food Products / Bakery / Pastry EV 100M - 350M EUR

Context

Equistone Partners Europe acquired a majority stake in Europeenne des Desserts from Cerea Partenaire and Azulis Capital. The previous financial sponsors, along with the management team, reinvested for a minority stake. The transaction was valued at an Enterprise Value slightly above EUR100 million. The strategic plan focused on accelerating international growth.

MADEMOISELLE DESSERTS, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2012, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , a level to compare with the average currently observed in the AgriFood sector (10.7x).

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Target

Headquartered in France, Mademoiselle Desserts is a leading European manufacturer of premium frozen Corporate pastry. The group supplies retailers (private label) and the foodservice industry (restaurants, canteens) with a wide range of tarts, flans, and cakes. Following a strategic rebranding from "Europeenne des Desserts," the company aggressively expanded its footprint beyond France, establishing a major presence in the UK and the Netherlands through acquisitions like The Handmade Cake Company, Ministry of Cake, and Quality Pastries.

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Valuation range: EV 100M - 350M EUR

Revenue range: 100M - 200M EUR

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Press release: view release

Target: mademoiselle desserts

Acquirer: equistone