At what enterprise value was PARK HOLIDAYS acquired in 2016?

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When was PARK HOLIDAYS acquired by ICG?

PARK HOLIDAYS was acquired by ICG in 2016.

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12/2016

PARK HOLIDAYS acquired by ICG

UNITED KINGDOM Hospitality & Leisure / Hospitality EV 300M - 700M GBP

Context

The sale of Park Holidays UK by Caledonia Investments occurs after a 3-year holding period, during which the holiday park network underwent substantial expansion, growing from 23 to 26 establishments. This secondary buyout enables Intermediate Capital Group to enter the still highly fragmented UK outdoor hospitality market, with the goal of consolidating independent operators and modernizing existing infrastructure. Financing provided by the new majority shareholder will be crucial in supporting this expansion strategy, aimed at bolstering Park Holidays UK's market position. The current management team, comprising Jeff Sills, Al Loch, Tony Clish, and Adrian Fawcett, will remain in place to execute this plan, tasked with implementing initiatives to enhance profitability at each location and transform the operator into a national platform. This transaction also marks the realization of a profitable investment for Caledonia, which generated a significant net return during the holding period, with a total return on investment of 44% and a multiple of 2.9 times its investment, driven by robust operational performance, including EBITDA growth from £20m to £36.5m.

It is worth noting that the fund Caledonia Investments took control of Park Holidays through an LBO in 2013.

PARK HOLIDAYS, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2015, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, representing a LOGIN to the average currently observed in the Retail & Consumer sector (11.0x).

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Target

Park Holidays UK, headquartered in Hastings, operates a portfolio of holiday parks across the United Kingdom, providing a range of caravan and lodge stays, glamping options, camping facilities, and pitches for caravans and lodges, as well as the opportunity to purchase a secondary residence. Established in the 1980s, the organization underwent significant expansion in 2001 with the acquisition of ten parks from Haven Holidays, enabling it to extend its presence into Dorset, Hampshire, Essex, and Suffolk. The parks offer a variety of amenities, including leisure facilities, clubs, swimming pools, sports facilities, and luxury holiday accommodations. In recent years, the organization has undertaken substantial renovation work, focusing on enhancing its infrastructure, clubs, and accommodations to bolster its service offerings. The company's economic model generates revenue from three primary streams: the sale of static caravans to private owners, site fees paid by these owners, and the rental of holiday stays to vacationers.

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List of similar M&A transactions (Date, Acquirer, Target, Country, Sector, Deal Context)
Date	Acquirer	Target	Country	Sector	Deal Context
05/2026	AERMONT	PARK HOLIDAYS	UNITED KINGDOM	Hospitality & Leisure	Aermont Capital has entered into an agreement to acquire Park Holidays, the UK-based holiday park and leisure home business of Sun Communities. The transaction encompasses all assets through which the US group operates in the UK, marking Sun Communities' exit from this market. This divestment is part of Sun Communities' strategy to refocus on its core manufactured housing and recreational vehicle businesses in North America. For the seller, the deal enables a simplification of its asset portfolio and concentration of resources on priority markets
11/2021	SUN COMMUNITIES	PARK HOLIDAYS	UNITED KINGDOM	Hospitality & Leisure	Sun Communities has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Park Holidays UK, the second-largest operator of holiday parks in the UK, marking the company's entry into the British market for leisure and vacation homes. The US-based group is acquiring a portfolio of holiday communities primarily located in popular coastal areas in southern England. The acquisition represents a natural extension of Sun Communities' business and is in line with its international expansion strategy. It provides a premier growth platform in a still-fragmented UK market, while further diversifying the company's geographic footprint
11/2013	CALEDONIA INVESTMENTS	PARK HOLIDAYS	UNITED KINGDOM	Hospitality & Leisure	Caledonia Investments has successfully completed a capital restructuring of Park Holidays, acquiring a majority stake in the holiday park operator. This transaction is part of a strategic plan to support the company's growth, which generated an EBITDA of over £20 million for the year ended December 31, 2012. Park Holidays boasts a portfolio of 23 holiday parks, comprising 21 freehold and 2 leasehold properties, located in southern England. The acquisition was funded through a combination of equity (£88 million) and bank debt (£90 million), provided by a syndicate of banks including RBS, HSBC, Lloyds Bank, Barclays Bank, and Santander, with an additional £10 million facility available for future investments and acquisitions

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Valuation range: EV 300M - 700M GBP

EBITDA range: 25M - 50M GBP

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Acquirer: icg