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07/2021

PERMIRA invests in ADEVINTA

NORWAY Media & Internet / E-commerce & Marketplaces REV 1b - 3b EUR

Context

Permira Funds has completed a strategic investment in Adevinta ASA, acquiring approximately 125 million shares from eBay Inc., which corresponds to a 10.2 % ownership stake. The transaction, announced on 14 July 2021, is scheduled to close in the fourth quarter of 2021 pending regulatory clearance and customary closing conditions. The share purchase forms part of eBay’s broader divestiture of its classifieds business, and the minority equity position aligns with Permira’s focus on technology and online marketplaces; Dipan Patel, Permira Partner and Head of Consumer, will join Adevinta’s Board of Directors following closing. The investment is intended to provide Adevinta with capital and strategic expertise to accelerate its growth trajectory, particularly in scaling transactional capabilities and launching next‑generation models in automotive, real estate, and employment segments. Permira’s experience in integrating large‑scale technology projects is expected to complement Adevinta’s existing operational framework, facilitating faster rollout of AI‑driven services and expansion into new verticals. The partnership also supports Adevinta’s ambition to deepen its professional customer offering while maintaining its consumer‑focused platform. Operationally, the deal grants Permira board representation, granting direct oversight of strategic initiatives and access to the firm’s network of industry specialists. Anticipated outcomes include enhanced platform functionality, increased monetisation of professional listings, and accelerated consolidation within the classifieds market. The collaboration is projected to improve margins through efficiency gains, broaden geographic reach, and strengthen Adevinta’s position in the evolving digital commerce ecosystem.

ADEVINTA, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2021, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, a level to compare with the average currently observed in the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector (14.8x).

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Target

Adevinta ASA operates a portfolio of online classified platforms that enable users to buy, sell and rent goods and services. The company’s portfolio includes Leboncoin in France, mobile.de and eBay Kleinanzeigen in Germany, Marktplaats in the Netherlands, and OLX in Brazil, among others. Each marketplace provides a searchable digital environment for categories such as automotive, real estate, jobs, and general merchandise. Revenue is generated primarily through fee‑based advertising, premium listings, and transaction‑related services offered to private sellers and professional dealers. The platforms serve both consumer‑direct listings and business‑to‑consumer channels, allowing professional merchants to access large audience bases. Adevinta’s business model relies on network effects, where increased user participation enhances listing quality and attracts additional advertisers. The company reports operations across 16 countries, reaching approximately one billion consumers. Since its spin‑off from eBay, Adevinta has pursued organic growth and selective acquisitions to expand geographic coverage and product depth.

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Other operations with ADEVINTA

List of similar M&A transactions (Date, Acquirer, Target, Country, Sector, Deal Context)
DateAcquirerTargetCountrySectorDeal Context
11/2023BLACKSTONE / PERMIRAADEVINTANORWAYMedia & Internet

Adevinta ASA is being acquired by Blackstone Inc. and Permira Advisers LLP in a joint transaction announced in November 2023. The deal follows a competitive process that concluded after the companies received regulatory clearance in key jurisdictions

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Revenue range: 1b - 3b EUR

EBITDA range: 450M - 900M EUR

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Target: adevinta

Acquirer: permira