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When was MEDIASCIENCE acquired by SIPAREX?

MEDIASCIENCE was acquired by SIPAREX in 2013.

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09/2013

MEDIASCIENCE acquired by SIPAREX

FRANCE Education / Educational Equipment REV 25M - 50M EUR

Context

Siparex, acting as lead investor, organized the acquisition of 100% of Mediascience's capital from Edmond de Rothschild Capital Partners. The investor pool includes Socadif, UNEXO, and SGCP. The operation allows the management team to strengthen its stake in the company. The strategy aims to support the ramp-up of new "ExAO" (Computer-Assisted Experimentation) product ranges, international expansion (particularly in North Africa and the Middle East), and continue targeted acquisitions.

MEDIASCIENCE, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2013, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , a level to compare with the average currently observed in the Retail & Consumer sector (10.9x).

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Target

Mediascience is the French leader in designing and distributing scientific educational equipment for middle and high schools (Physics, Chemistry, Technology). Its historic brand, Jeulin, dates back to 1925. Concurrently with the LBO, the group acquired Sordalab, a competitor specializing in Life & Earth Sciences (SVT - Biology/Geology). The combined entity employs 250 people and covers all scientific disciplines.

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Revenue range: 25M - 50M EUR

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Acquirer: siparex