At what enterprise value was ROUTIN acquired in 2024?

During the acquisition of ROUTIN by ARGOS WITYU in 2024, 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 100M - 350M 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 AgriFood industry currently tracks an average EBITDA multiple of 10.7x, providing a valuable benchmark for this transaction.

What was the EV/EBITDA of ROUTIN when it was acquired by ARGOS WITYU?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for ROUTIN is in the range of 10x - 18x. For comparison, the AgriFood sector currently shows an average EBITDA multiple of 10.7x. Join our community for free to access full valuation data and industry trends.

When was ROUTIN acquired by ARGOS WITYU?

ROUTIN was acquired by ARGOS WITYU in 2024.

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

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What was the EBITDA of ROUTIN during the acquisition?

ROUTIN's EBITDA is estimated to be in the range of 5M - 25M EUR. Join our community for free to access complete and exact deal data.

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

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03/2024

ROUTIN acquired by ARGOS WITYU

FRANCE Food Processing / Beverages EV 100M - 350M EUR

Context

Argos Wityu has acquired a majority stake in Groupe Routin from the private equity firm Seven2 (formerly Apax Partners). The transaction is the first investment in France for the "Argos Climate Action" fund. Existing minority shareholders Credit Mutuel Equity and UI Investissement, along with the management, have reinvested alongside Argos. The strategic plan focuses on international expansion (particularly in the US) combined with a radical environmental transition: reducing CO2 emissions by 7.5% annually, preserving water resources, and increasing the use of natural ingredients.

In the past, the company underwent an LBO led by Seven2 / Ui Investissement / Credit Mutuel Equity in 2019, and continued an active consolidation strategy by notably acquiring Cappuccine (2023).

ROUTIN, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2023, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , representing a to the average currently observed in the AgriFood sector (10.7x).

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Target

Founded in 1883 in the French Alps, Routin is a leading manufacturer of high-quality syrups and beverage concentrates. The group operates through two main pillars: its premium brand "1883," dedicated to the international "Barmen & Barista" professional market (exported to over 80 countries), and its retail business through the brand "Fruiss" and extensive Private Label (MDD) manufacturing. Additionally, the group manages the Oasis syrup license. Known for its aromatic expertise and pure Alpine water sourcing, Routin serves both high-end hospitality venues and large-scale retail distribution networks.

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Other operations with ROUTIN

List of similar M&A transactions (Date, Acquirer, Target, Country, Sub-sector)
Date	Acquirer	Target	Country	Sector
02/2023	ROUTIN	CAPPUCCINE	UNITED STATES	Soft Drinks
10/2019	SEVEN2 / UI INVESTISSEMENT / CREDIT MUTUEL EQUITY	ROUTIN	FRANCE	Beverages

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Valuation range: EV 100M - 350M EUR

Revenue range: 100M - 200M EUR

EBITDA range: 5M - 25M EUR

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Press release: view release

Acquirer: argos wityu