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12/2015

NS ETIQUETTES acquired by ALLIANCE ETIQUETTES

FRANCE Chemicals & Materials / Packaging & Containers / Labels & Adhesives REV 5M - 25M EUR

Context

Alliance Etiquettes has completed its first external growth operation since its formation with the acquisition of 100% of NS Etiquettes. This transaction expands the group's geographical footprint into Brittany, a key region for the French food industry, and diversifies its end-markets beyond wine into general agri-food and spirits. Under the terms of the deal, Bruno Quaesaet, the owner and manager of NS Etiquettes, has sold his entire stake to the platform. Simultaneously, he has reinvested a portion of the proceeds to become a minority shareholder in the wider Alliance Etiquettes group, ensuring management continuity and alignment of interests.

NS ETIQUETTES, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2015, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , a level to compare with the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.6x).

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Target

Located in Landebaëron within the Brittany region, NS Etiquettes is an SME specializing in the design and production of adhesive labels. The company has a strong foothold in the agri-food (food processing) and spirits sectors, providing high-quality labeling solutions for local producers. At the time of the acquisition, the company employed 30 people and generated an annual turnover of EUR6 million.

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Revenue range: 5M - 25M EUR

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Acquirer: alliance etiquettes