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06/2023

MON VETO acquired by ARDIAN

FRANCE Health Providers / Outpatient Care / Vet Clinics REV 100M - 200M EUR

Context

Ardian acquired a minority stake (approximately 20%) in Mon Veto through a primary capital increase. This "pure cash-in" operation was designed to strengthen the group's equity base without any cash-out for the founding veterinarians. The transaction supports Mon Veto's aggressive buy-and-build strategy in a rapidly consolidating European market. The partnership aims to accelerate the group's domestic expansion and facilitate its entry into highly fragmented international markets, such as Italy and Spain. The existing unitranche debt facility provided by Barings was maintained and extended to support future external growth, ensuring the group remains a top independent contender against large international corporate aggregators.

MON VETO, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2022, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , a level to compare with the average currently observed in the Healthcare & Pharma sector (14.3x).

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Target

Founded in 2010, Mon Veto is the leading independent operator of veterinary clinics in France. The group manages a network of 231 clinics across France and Belgium, employing over 1,200 people, including 550 veterinarians. The company specializes in creating local geographic clusters to foster synergies between clinics and improve the quality of animal care through shared resources and training.

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Revenue range: 100M - 200M EUR

EBITDA range: 25M - 50M EUR

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Acquirer: ardian