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01/2026

PRIMA ASSICURAZIONI acquired by AXA

ITALY Insurance EV €500M–1.5bn

Context

Axa acquired a 51% stake in Prima Assicurazioni for EUR500 million. The deal includes put/call options for the remaining 49% based on future earnings. This strategic move allows Axa to double its motor insurance footprint in Italy and leverage Prima's best-in-class digital distribution technology.

PRIMA ASSICURAZIONI, which reported an EBITDA margin of [members only] in 2025, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 5x–12x, representing a discount to the average currently observed in the Financial Services sector (12.3x).

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Target

A leading European digital Managing General Agent (MGA) and Insurtech. Prima specializes in direct-to-consumer insurance for motor (car, motorcycle) and home (MRH), using advanced data analytics and a proprietary tech platform.

Ent. Value

€500M–1.5bn

Equity Value

[members only]

Multiples

EV / Revenue

below 1.5x

EV / EBITDA

5x–12x

EV / EBIT

[members only]

Historical Financials (EUR)

Year
Rev
EBITDA
EBIT
2025
€1–10bn
€100–200M
[members only]
2024
€1–10bn
€100–200M
[members only]

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Valuation range: EV €500M–1.5bn

Revenue range: €1–10bn

EBITDA range: €100–200M

EV/Revenue range: below 1.5x

EV/EBITDA range: 5x - 12x

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Target: prima assicurazioni

Acquirer: axa