PROSOL acquired by APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT
Context
The American fund Apollo has just acquired a majority stake in Prosol, the fruit, vegetable, seafood, and dairy products division of the Grand Frais chain. The objective: to increase the number of points of sale.
It is worth noting that the fund Ardian took control of Prosol through an LBO in 2017.
PROSOL, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2024, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , representing a to the average currently observed in the Retail & Consumer sector (10.9x).
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Target
Prosol is the Corporate and logistical powerhouse behind the successful "Grand Frais" retail concept in France. The group operates as a multi-specialist vertically integrated leader, managing the core fresh product categories—Fruits & Vegetables, Dairy, and Seafood—within the Grand Frais stores. Prosol has built a proprietary, high-performance supply chain sourcing from over 2,300 partners, ensuring unmatched freshness and traceability. Beyond its partnership in Grand Frais, Prosol fully owns the "Fresh." banner and operates brands like La Boulangerie du Marche, mon-marche.fr, and BioFrais. With nearly 450 points of sale and a workforce of approximately 10,000 people, Prosol has become a national champion in the premium fresh food segment.
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Other operations with PROSOL
| Date | Acquirer | Target | Country | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/2017 | ARDIAN | PROSOL | FRANCE | General Grocery |
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Valuation range: EV 3b - 100b EUR
Revenue range: 2.5b - 5b EUR
EBITDA range: 250M - 500M EUR
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Acquirer: apollo global management