NEXTEAM
Acquired by
TIKEHAU CAPITAL
NEXTEAM acquired by TIKEHAU CAPITAL
Target
NEXTEAM
Acquirer
TIKEHAU CAPITAL
Context
Tikehau Capital invested €114 million in Nexteam Group to support its ambitious "2023" strategic roadmap. This minority investment, made alongside the existing management team, provides the group with the financial resources to accelerate its international development and consolidate its market position. The strategic goal is to transform Nexteam into a global leader with over €500 million in revenue through a combination of organic growth and targeted acquisitions. The partnership leverages Tikehau's deep understanding of the aerospace supply chain and its international office network to assist Nexteam in capturing new development opportunities.
NEXTEAM, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2017, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, representing a LOGIN premium to the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (10.9x).
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Target
A leading French aerospace and defense equipment manufacturer specializing in high-precision machining and complex sub-assemblies. Nexteam is a key partner to Airbus, Safran, and Dassault.
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Historical Financials (EUR)
Other operations with NEXTEAM
| Date | Acquirer | Target | Country | Sector | Deal Context |
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| 02/2026 | NEXTEAM | UCELIA | FRANCE | Aerospace, Naval & Defense | Nexteam acquired Ucelia from Noe Industries in a competitive auction process involving both industrial players and private equity funds. The transaction was closely monitored by the French State due to the target's strategic role in the Rafale fighter jet supply chain. The acquisition allows Nexteam to consolidate the fragmented sand-casting market, creating a dedicated division with €70 million in revenue. For the sellers, the deal marks a successful three-year turnaround cycle, delivering a significant valuation step-up. |
REFERENCES
Authors: mynth contributor (mynth data is contributed by M&A / PE professionals and systematically cross-verified with private deal documents and official press releases).
Press release: view release
Acquirer: tikehau capital