At what enterprise value was POLE LEONARD DE VINCI acquired in 2024?

During the acquisition of POLE LEONARD DE VINCI by AD EDUCATION in 2024, the company was valued at an estimated revenue multiple of below 5x. The transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 300M - 700M EUR. By registering for free, you get access to complete and exact transaction details including enterprise value, revenue, and EBITDA. Additionally, our database shows that the Retail & Consumer industry currently tracks an average EBITDA multiple of 11.0x, providing a valuable benchmark for this transaction.

What was the EV/EBITDA of POLE LEONARD DE VINCI when it was acquired by AD EDUCATION?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for POLE LEONARD DE VINCI is in the range of 15x - 25x. For comparison, the Retail & Consumer sector currently shows an average EBITDA multiple of 11.0x. Join our community for free to access full valuation data and industry trends.

When was POLE LEONARD DE VINCI acquired by AD EDUCATION?

POLE LEONARD DE VINCI was acquired by AD EDUCATION in 2024.

What was the revenue of POLE LEONARD DE VINCI at the time of the deal?

The revenue of POLE LEONARD DE VINCI at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 100M - 200M EUR. Register for free to access the full transaction report and exact valuation multiples.

What was the EBITDA of POLE LEONARD DE VINCI during the acquisition?

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06/2024

POLE LEONARD DE VINCI acquired by AD EDUCATION

FRANCE Education / Education Providers EV 300M - 700M EUR

Context

AD Education entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire Pole Leonard de Vinci. The transaction aims to diversify AD Education into the "Engineering" and "Business" verticals, complementing its historical artistic portfolio. The historical non-profit association managing the schools will evolve into a Foundation focused on social openness and scholarships. AD Education will provide financial backing for international expansion and the massive real estate project (new 18,000 m² campus delivered in 2026).

POLE LEONARD DE VINCI, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2024, 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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Founded in 1995 and independent for the last 10 years, Pole Leonard de Vinci operates three major schools: ESILV (Engineering), EMLV (Management), and IIM (Multimedia/Digital). It serves 10,000 students, has 20,000 alumni, and employs 460 people. The group is currently transforming into a "Mission-driven Company" and is building a new 18,000 m² campus set for 2026.

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Valuation range: EV 300M - 700M EUR

Revenue range: 100M - 200M EUR

EBITDA range: 10M - 30M EUR

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