At what enterprise value was SABENA TECHNICS acquired in 2018?

During the acquisition of SABENA TECHNICS by SAGARD / BPIFRANCE in 2018, 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 300M - 700M 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 Industry & Manufacturing industry currently tracks an average EBITDA multiple of 11.2x, providing a valuable benchmark for this transaction.

What was the EV/EBITDA of SABENA TECHNICS when it was acquired by SAGARD / BPIFRANCE?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for SABENA TECHNICS is in the range of 5x - 12x. For comparison, the Industry & Manufacturing sector currently shows an average EBITDA multiple of 11.2x. Join our community for free to access full valuation data and industry trends.

When was SABENA TECHNICS acquired by SAGARD / BPIFRANCE?

SABENA TECHNICS was acquired by SAGARD / BPIFRANCE in 2018.

What was the revenue of SABENA TECHNICS at the time of the deal?

The revenue of SABENA TECHNICS at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 250M - 500M EUR. Register for free to access the full transaction report and exact valuation multiples.

What was the EBITDA of SABENA TECHNICS during the acquisition?

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11/2018

SABENA TECHNICS acquired by SAGARD & BPIFRANCE

FRANCE Aerospace, Naval & Defense / MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) EV 300M - 700M EUR

Context

Sagard, in partnership with Bpifrance, won the competitive auction to acquire Sabena Technics from the Marchais family (TAT Group), outbidding Air France-KLM, TowerBrook, and Chequers Capital. The sale process was managed by Financiere de Courcelles and led by former Airbus CEO. The deal marks a strategic exit for the Marchais family after 13 years of ownership, while providing Sabena with the institutional backing to consolidate its position in the European MRO market.

SABENA TECHNICS, 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 Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.2x).

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Target

Founded in 1953, Sabena Technics is a leading independent provider of MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) services for both civil and military aircraft. The group operates globally with over 3,100 employees. Following the 2022 acquisition of Heli-Union, the company significantly expanded its helicopter maintenance division, which now accounts for one-third of its total revenue.

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Valuation range: EV 300M - 700M EUR

Revenue range: 250M - 500M EUR

EBITDA range: 25M - 50M EUR

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Target: sabena technics

Acquirer: sagard / bpifrance