PROPOLIS DEVELOPPEMENT
Acquired by
RELAIS VERT
PROPOLIS DEVELOPPEMENT acquired by RELAIS VERT
Context
The acquisition of Propolis Développement by Relais Vert represents a strategic move to consolidate the French organic food distribution market. The deal is expected to create a leading player in the industry, with a combined revenue of approximately 300 million euros. The transaction is driven by the strategic rationale of expanding Relais Vert's distribution network, optimizing its logistics, and reducing its carbon footprint. By acquiring Propolis Développement, Relais Vert aims to strengthen its position in the market, improve its operational efficiency, and enhance its ability to serve its customers. The deal is also expected to create new opportunities for growth and development, as the combined entity will have a stronger presence in the market and a more comprehensive range of products. The acquisition is part of Relais Vert's broader strategy to support the national development of organic food stores and promote sustainable practices in the industry. With the combined entity, Relais Vert will be better positioned to respond to the growing demand for organic products in France and to promote environmentally friendly practices throughout its operations.
PROPOLIS DEVELOPPEMENT, 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 (11.3x).
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Target
Propolis Developpement is a strategic investment and consolidation platform focused on building a market-leading champion within the European organic and biodynamic fresh produce sector. Led by experienced entrepreneurial management, the holding company targets high-quality, specialized agri-food distribution assets with strong brand equity and robust underlying logistics infrastructure. By executing a disciplined buy-and-build strategy, the platform seeks to assemble a comprehensive ecosystem capable of servicing both specialized retail networks and broader wholesale markets, utilizing centralized strategic management to drive commercial scale. Market Positioning: The firm acts as an institutional consolidator and a major platform player in the competitive French organic fruits and vegetables wholesale space. Through targeted acquisitions of premium market participants, the group continuously enhances its market share and strengthens its collective pricing power against traditional agrifood supply networks. Economic Model: The platform’s revenue architecture is diversified across multiple specialized subsidiaries operating in the organic and Demeter (biodynamic) certified produce sectors. Its economic performance is optimized by achieving significant cross-selling opportunities, driving purchasing synergies at the platform level, and consolidating logistical footprints to maximize gross margins across its distribution network.
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Other operations with PROPOLIS DEVELOPPEMENT
| Date | Acquirer | Target | Country | Sector | Deal Context |
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| 09/2021 | PROPOLIS DEVELOPPEMENT | BONABIO | FRANCE | Retail | Propolis Developpement has successfully acquired a 100% stake in Bonabio, marking another decisive step in its buy-and-build strategy to consolidate the French organic fresh produce distribution sector. This transaction represents a complete shareholder transition as the founding director executed his retirement succession plan, selecting a qualified strategic sponsor to guarantee corporate continuity and team stability. Prior to the final agreement, the transaction was conducted through a highly structured, competitive M&A auction process managed on the sell-side. From a strategic perspective, this build-up operation is highly complementary to Propolis Developpement’s existing asset portfolio, following its notable 2018 acquisition of Dynamis, a major player in organic and Demeter fruit and vegetable distribution. By incorporating Bonabio’s EUR 17 million revenue profile, specialized tropical fruit sourcing networks, and Rungis-based ripening infrastructure, the combined platform significantly scales its purchasing power and category expertise. The integration will unlock substantial logistical, operational, and commercial synergies, positioning the expanded group as a primary counterparty for specialized organic distribution networks. |
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Valuation range: EV 10M - 30M EUR
Revenue range: 50M - 100M EUR
EBITDA range: 0M - 5M EUR
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Acquirer: relais vert