At what enterprise value was SAFIC-ALCAN acquired in 2022?

During the acquisition of SAFIC-ALCAN by EQUISTONE / IK PARTNERS / SAGARD / EMZ PARTNERS / SOCIETE GENERALE CAPITAL PARTENAIRES in 2022, 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 Industry & Manufacturing industry currently tracks an average EBITDA multiple of 11.0x, providing a valuable benchmark for this transaction.

What was the revenue of SAFIC-ALCAN at the time of the deal?

The revenue of SAFIC-ALCAN at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 450M - 900M EUR. Register for free to access the full transaction report and exact valuation multiples.

What was the EBITDA of SAFIC-ALCAN during the acquisition?

SAFIC-ALCAN's EBITDA is estimated to be in the range of 50M - 100M EUR. Join our community for free to access complete and exact deal data.

What is Enterprise Value (EV)?

Enterprise Value (EV) is a measure of a company's total value, often used as a more comprehensive alternative to equity market capitalization. EV includes in its calculation the market capitalization of a company but also short-term and long-term debt as well as any cash on the company's balance sheet.

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

The EV/EBITDA multiple is a financial ratio that compares a company's Enterprise Value (EV) to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA). It is widely used in M&A and valuation because it allows for comparisons between companies with different capital structures and provides a clear view of operational profitability.

How is the data for the SAFIC-ALCAN acquisition sourced and is it reliable?

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06/2022

SAFIC-ALCAN

Acquired by

EQUISTONE, IK PARTNERS, SAGARD, EMZ PARTNERS & SOCIETE GENERALE CAPITAL PARTENAIRES

FRANCE Chemicals & Materials / Specialty Chemicals EV 1b - 4b EUR

SAFIC-ALCAN acquired by EQUISTONE, IK PARTNERS, SAGARD, EMZ PARTNERS & SOCIETE GENERALE CAPITAL PARTENAIRES

FRANCE Chemicals & Materials / Specialty Chemicals EV 1b - 4b EUR

Context

The executive team of Safic-Alcan successfully organized a new Management Buyout (MBO) to reorganize its capital and reinforce management control. The transaction values the group above €1.0 billion, a significant milestone following a period of record growth. The deal marks a leadership transition, with Yann Lissillour succeeding Martial Lecat as CEO. A key feature of this transaction is the expansion of the employee shareholder base, with the goal of having over 500 employees holding equity. The financial sponsors provided a mix of equity and bond financing (obligations) to allow the management team to "re-lever" and strengthen their majority position. This structure ensures Safic-Alcan remains an independent, management-controlled entity while securing the resources for continued international development.

SAFIC-ALCAN, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2021, 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 (11.0x).

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Safic-Alcan is a leading independent French distributor of specialty chemicals. The company serves as a critical intermediary between global chemical manufacturers and diverse industrial sectors, including rubber, coatings, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and nutraceuticals. Operating through a network of 32 offices worldwide, Safic-Alcan provides high-performance polymers, additives, and materials, backed by a team of highly specialized sales engineers. The group’s value proposition is built on technical expertise and long-term partnerships with both principals and customers.

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Other operations with SAFIC-ALCAN

Date	Acquirer	Target	Country	Sector	Deal Context
01/2015	SAGARD / SOCIETE GENERALE CAPITAL PARTENAIRES / EMZ PARTNERS	SAFIC-ALCAN	FRANCE	Chemicals & Materials	Safic-Alcan is a leading independent French distributor of specialty chemicals. The company serves as a critical intermediary between global chemical manufacturers and diverse industrial sectors, including rubber, coatings, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and nutraceuticals. Operating through a network of 32 offices worldwide, Safic-Alcan provides high-performance polymers, additives, and materials, backed by a team of highly specialized sales engineers. The group’s value proposition is built on technical expertise and long-term partnerships with both principals and customers.

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Valuation range: EV 1b - 4b EUR

Revenue range: 450M - 900M EUR

EBITDA range: 50M - 100M EUR

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Acquirer: emz partners / ik partners / sagard / equistone / societe generale capital partenaires