PROSOL has been 100% owned by APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT since December 2025.

At what enterprise value was PROSOL acquired in 2025?

During the acquisition of PROSOL by APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT in 2025, the transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of €1–10bn.

What was the EV/EBITDA of PROSOL when it was acquired by APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for PROSOL is in the range of 10x - 18x.

What was the EV/Revenue multiple of PROSOL when it was acquired by APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT?

The estimated EV/Revenue multiple for PROSOL is in the range of below 1.5x.

When was PROSOL acquired by APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT?

PROSOL was acquired by APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT in 2025.

What was the revenue of PROSOL at the time of the deal?

The revenue of PROSOL at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of €1–10bn.

What was the EBITDA of PROSOL during the acquisition?

PROSOL's EBITDA is estimated to be in the range of €250–500M.

How is the data for the PROSOL acquisition sourced and is it reliable?

Mynth data is contributed by a professional community of M&A and Private Equity experts. Each transaction, including the PROSOL deal, is systematically cross-verified by our team using private deal documents and official sources. You can also find the official press release for this transaction here: https://www.cfnews.net/L-actualite/LBO/Operations/LBO-Quinte/Prosol-fait-son-marche-avec-un-fonds-americain-552309

What is the average EV/EBITDA multiple for the Retail & Consumer sector in 2026?

The average EV/EBITDA multiple for the Retail & Consumer sector in 2026 is 11.9x.

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12/2025

PROSOL acquired by APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT

FRANCE Retail / Food Retail / General Grocery EV €1–10bn

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 [members only] in 2024, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 10x–18x, representing a discount to the average currently observed in the Retail & Consumer sector (11.9x).

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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.

Ent. Value

€1–10bn

Equity Value

[members only]

Multiples

EV / Revenue

below 1.5x

EV / EBITDA

10x–18x

EV / EBIT

[members only]

Historical Financials (EUR)

Year

Rev

EBITDA

EBIT

2024

2023

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Valuation range: EV €1–10bn

Revenue range: €1–10bn

EBITDA range: €250–500M

EV/Revenue range: below 1.5x

EV/EBITDA range: 10x - 18x

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Acquirer: apollo global management

PROSOL acquired by APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT

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