PLACE MOBILITE acquired by TRANSARC
Context
Transarc acquired 100% of Place Mobilite, marking a significant strategic step in its national expansion. The transaction was driven by the retirement of the historic owner-manager, ensuring the continuity of the family business founded in 1957. This deal exemplifies the ongoing consolidation in the French passenger transport sector.
PLACE MOBILITE, which reported an EBITDA margin of [members only] in 2024, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of [members only], to compare with the average currently observed in the Business Services sector (11.4x).
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Target
Founded in 1957 and headquartered in Valenciennes, Place Mobilite is a prominent regional family-owned group specializing in road passenger transport. Operating through six interurban subsidiaries and one urban entity, the company manages public transport contracts for the Hauts-de-France region and local agglomerations like Cambrai.
Ent. Value
€25–50M
Equity Value
[members only]
Multiples
EV / Revenue
[members only]
EV / EBITDA
[members only]
EV / EBIT
[members only]
Historical Financials (EUR)
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REFERENCES
Revenue range: €25–50M
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