SIACI SAINT-HONORE acquired by CHARTERHOUSE
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Charterhouse Capital Partners has acquired a majority stake in Siaci Saint-Honore from Ardian. Under the new structure, the management and employees took control of the capital, with Charterhouse acting as the lead financial partner. Ardian, the previous majority owner, retained a minority position to support the group's continued international expansion. The transaction was structured to ensure the broker's independence by favoring financial sponsors over strategic industrial bidders. The strategic plan focuses on aggressive external growth across Continental Europe, Asia, and Africa, supported by recent industrial partnerships.
Ardian had previously taken control of the company during an LBO in 2015.
SIACI SAINT-HONORE, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2017, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, a level to compare with the average currently observed in the Financial Services sector (13.9x).
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Formed in 2007 through the merger of Siaci and Saint-Honore, the group is a leading independent French insurance broker. It advises large corporate clients on Property & Casualty (P&C), Transport/Marine risks, and Employee Benefits. The company has a specific stronghold in "International Mobility" (insurance for expatriates and mobile employees), a high-growth niche.
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| Date | Acquirer | Target | Country | Sector | Deal Context |
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| 02/2015 | ARDIAN | SIACI SAINT-HONORE | FRANCE | Brokerage | Ardian entered exclusive negotiations to acquire a 65% majority stake in Siaci Saint-Honore. This LBO is characterized by a strong reinvestment from management (15%). The transaction is financed by a EUR250 million senior debt package (covenant-lite) and includes a EUR35 million acquisition line for future build-ups. |
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Valuation range: EV 1b - 4b EUR
Revenue range: 250M - 500M EUR
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Target: siaci saint-honore
Acquirer: charterhouse