MONCLER acquired by EURAZEO
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Eurazeo acquired a 45% stake in Moncler from various shareholders, valuing the company at EUR1.2 billion. The equity investment by Eurazeo amounted to EUR418 million based on a total equity value of EUR930 million. Eurazeo joined founder and the private equity firm Carlyle in the capital. The objective of the investment was to support the "Global Down Jacket" strategy, professionalize the governance, and prepare the group for an international IPO (which eventually occurred in 2013).
MONCLER, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2010, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , representing a to the average currently observed in the Retail & Consumer sector (11.9x).
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Target
Founded in 1952 and revitalized by Remo Ruffini in 2003, Moncler is a premium luxury brand world-renowned for its high-end down jackets. In 2011, the company was transitioning from a niche outerwear manufacturer to a global luxury lifestyle brand, expanding its product lines and international retail footprint.
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Valuation range: EV 1b - 4b EUR
Revenue range: 250M - 500M EUR
EBITDA range: 100M - 200M EUR
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Target: moncler
Acquirer: eurazeo