Proger acquired by Groupe Lacour
Context
Lacour has completed the acquisition of the Italian automotive services platform Proger, marking its third major international build-up since Carlyle took control in 2023. The acquisition was financed through an existing unitranche debt facility provided by Capza. The strategic rationale for the deal is to secure a dominant foothold in the Italian market while integrating Proger’s massive "ClipParts" database into Lacour’s broader software suite. This move brings Lacour’s consolidated revenue to approximately €70 million and expands its workforce to 450 people. Following successful entries into the UK and Italy, Lacour is now targeting further expansion into Spain and Germany for 2026 to complete its pan-European footprint.
Proger, which reported an EBITDA margin of [members only] in 2024, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 15x–25x, representing a premium to the average observed in the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector (14.8x in 2025).
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Target
Founded in 1998, Proger is a specialized Italian software provider for the automotive after-sales market. The company’s business model centers on its core platform, ClipParts, a comprehensive search and purchasing engine featuring 40 million original and spare part references across 650 brands with real-time pricing and availability. Its value proposition includes sophisticated warehouse and stock management solutions combined with data analytics tools for repair shops and parts distributors. Strategically, Proger serves as a critical digital link in the Italian automotive supply chain, employing 45 specialists. By integrating real-time logistics data with technical part specifications, the firm enables automotive professionals to optimize maintenance operations and parts procurement efficiency.
Ent. Value
€20–50M
Equity Value
[members only]
Multiples
EV / Revenue
4x–10x
EV / EBITDA
15x–25x
EV / EBIT
[members only]
Historical Financials (EUR)
Other operations with Groupe Lacour
| Date | Acquirer | Target | Country | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2024 | GROUPE LACOUR | DRAGON2000 | UNITED KINGDOM | Automotive |
| 01/2023 | THE CARLYLE GROUP | GROUPE LACOUR | FRANCE | Automotive |
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Valuation range: EV €20–50M
Revenue range: €5–25M
EBITDA range: €0–5M
EV/Revenue range: 4x - 10x
EV/EBITDA range: 15x - 25x
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Acquirer: groupe lacour
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