At what enterprise value was SHEERLUXE acquired in 2026?

During the acquisition of SHEERLUXE by FUTURE PLC in 2026, 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 20M - 50M GBP. 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 TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) industry currently tracks an average EBITDA multiple of 14.8x, providing a valuable benchmark for this transaction.

What was the EV/EBITDA of SHEERLUXE when it was acquired by FUTURE PLC?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for SHEERLUXE is in the range of 5x - 12x. For comparison, the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector currently shows an average EBITDA multiple of 14.8x. Join our community for free to access full valuation data and industry trends.

When was SHEERLUXE acquired by FUTURE PLC?

SHEERLUXE was acquired by FUTURE PLC in 2026.

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

The revenue of SHEERLUXE at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 5M - 25M GBP. Register for free to access the full transaction report and exact valuation multiples.

What was the EBITDA of SHEERLUXE during the acquisition?

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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?

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01/2026

SHEERLUXE acquired by FUTURE PLC

UNITED KINGDOM Media & Internet / Content & Publishing EV 20M - 50M GBP

Context

Future PLC acquired SheerLuxe. The acquisition is highly strategic: it brings to Future a "Google-Zero" blueprint—a model resilient to search algorithm volatility—and deep expertise in social commerce and podcasting. The current management team will remain to deliver an ambitious double-digit growth plan.

SHEERLUXE, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2025, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , representing a to the average currently observed in the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector (14.8x).

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Target

SheerLuxe is a leading UK-based digital lifestyle publisher focusing on fashion, beauty, and wellness for a female audience. Unlike traditional publishers reliant on search traffic, SheerLuxe operates as a "Google-Zero" brand, generating high engagement through direct channels such as daily newsletters, podcasts, and social media (Gen Z focus). The group also owns Blush Talent MGMT, an influencer management agency. In FY2025, SheerLuxe generated £12.6m in revenue with a high EBITDA margin (~40%), driven by its audience of over 6 million and premium brand partnerships.

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Valuation range: EV 20M - 50M GBP

Revenue range: 5M - 25M GBP

EBITDA range: 5M - 25M GBP

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Acquirer: future plc