NOVARC acquired by MANAGEMENT & PRIVATE INVESTORS
Context
The industrial group specializing in safety equipment for electrical environments has been acquired in its entirety by the founding family and employees, offering an exit route for Capza, Bpifrance, BNP Paribas, and Casra Capital. The buy-back is financed through bank debt and family equity. The exit provides a strong return for Capza, as the company doubled its size during their 5-year tenure through organic growth and 10 acquisitions.
It is worth noting that the fund Capza took control of Novarc through an LBO in 2021.
NOVARC, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2025, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , representing a to the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.6x).
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Target
Novarc is a French Corporate group specializing in safety equipment for electrical environments and maintenance products. It operates through three divisions: "Safety" (insulating gloves, helmets, and tools for working on live wires), "Networks" (equipment for electrical, rail, and telecom grids), and "Motion & Industry" (chemicals and cleaning products for automotive and Corporate maintenance).
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| Date | Acquirer | Target | Country | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/2021 | CAPZA | NOVARC | FRANCE | Components |
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Valuation range: EV 500M - 1.5b EUR
Revenue range: 250M - 500M EUR
EBITDA range: 50M - 100M EUR
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