PONCIN METAL acquired by SOFIMAC REGIONS / ESFIN PARTICIPATIONS
Context
Poncin Metal underwent a management buyout supported by Sofimac Regions and Esfin Participations. The transaction allowed for a smooth leadership transition while providing the capital needed to pursue an ambitious modernization plan. The investment thesis focused on Poncin Metal's strong positioning in high-value-added industrial subcontracting and its potential to capture new markets through technological upgrades.
PONCIN METAL, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2019, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, a level LOGIN than the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.2x).
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Poncin M�tal is a French specialist in high-precision sheet metal work and Corporate boilermaking. The company operates as a high-end subcontractor for demanding sectors such as energy, environment, transport, and medical equipment. With two modern production sites in the Rhone region, Poncin Metal masters the entire transformation cycle of steel, stainless steel, and aluminum—from laser cutting and punching to automated folding and high-tech welding.
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Valuation range: EV 0M - 15M EUR
Revenue range: 5M - 25M EUR
EBITDA range: 0M - 5M EUR
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