At what enterprise value was PROSOL acquired in 2017?

During the acquisition of PROSOL by ARDIAN in 2017, the company was valued at an estimated revenue multiple of below 5x. The transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 1b - 4b EUR. By registering for free, you get access to complete and exact transaction details including enterprise value, revenue, and EBITDA. Additionally, our database shows that the Retail & Consumer industry currently tracks an average EBITDA multiple of 11.3x, providing a valuable benchmark for this transaction.

What was the EV/EBITDA of PROSOL when it was acquired by ARDIAN?

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When was PROSOL acquired by ARDIAN?

PROSOL was acquired by ARDIAN in 2017.

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 750M - 1.3b EUR. Register for free to access the full transaction report and exact valuation multiples.

What was the EBITDA of PROSOL during the acquisition?

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What is the EV/EBITDA multiple and why is it used?

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03/2017

PROSOL

Acquired by

ARDIAN

FRANCE Retail / Food Retail / General Grocery EV 1b - 4b EUR

PROSOL acquired by ARDIAN

FRANCE Retail / Food Retail / General Grocery EV 1b - 4b EUR

Context

Ardian, a leading private investment firm, entered into an agreement to acquire a majority shareholding in Prosol, the operator of the highly successful Grand Frais fresh food retail chain. This transaction marked a significant shift in ownership, as Prosol's founder, Denis Dumont, who had previously maintained a controlling interest, agreed to the preemptive offer from Ardian. The deal was structured as a leveraged buyout, signaling a new phase of development for the rapidly growing retailer. As part of the agreement, key stakeholders demonstrated their long-term commitment to the business, with both the founder and the existing management team, led by President Hervé Vallat, reinvesting alongside the new majority owner. The rationale for Ardian was to partner with a unique and exceptionally well-positioned company that has demonstrated remarkable growth in a competitive market. The firm had been monitoring Prosol for several years and saw an opportunity to apply its resources and expertise to support the company's ambitious expansion plans. For Prosol, the partnership provides access to a well-capitalized and experienced partner, equipping the management team with substantial new resources to accelerate its development strategy and continue its impressive growth trajectory across France.

PROSOL, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2017, 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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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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Date	Acquirer	Target	Country	Sector	Deal Context
12/2025	APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT	PROSOL	FRANCE	Retail	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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Valuation range: EV 1b - 4b EUR

Revenue range: 750M - 1.3b EUR

EBITDA range: 100M - 200M EUR

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Press release: view release

Acquirer: ardian