When was SICAME acquired by EQUISTONE?

SICAME was acquired by EQUISTONE in 2015.

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

The revenue of SICAME at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 250M - 500M EUR.

What was the EBITDA of SICAME during the acquisition?

SICAME's EBITDA is estimated to be in the range of 25M - 50M EUR.

How is the data for the SICAME acquisition sourced and is it reliable?

Mynth data is contributed by a professional community of M&A and Private Equity experts. Each transaction, including the SICAME deal, is systematically cross-verified by our team using private deal documents and official sources. You can also find the official press release for this transaction here: https://capitalfinance.lesechos.fr/deals/lbo/equistone-partners-europe-devient-majoritaire-dans-sicame-111258

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12/2015

SICAME acquired by EQUISTONE

FRANCE Industrial Equipment / Components / Electrical Equipment REV 250M - 500M EUR

Context

Equistone Partners Europe has increased its stake in Sicame Group from 20% to approximately 60%, becoming the majority shareholder. The transaction involves the full exit of Siparex (which achieved a return of over 2.0x on its 2009 investment) and Etoile ID. Additionally, several members of the founding Lachaud and Brahimi families have exited, though both families retain a substantial minority position. The deal values Sicame at an Enterprise Value between €250 million and €300 million. This leveraged buyout (LBO) is designed to provide the group with a stable long-term financial partner to pursue its aggressive international M&A strategy, particularly in markets with high regulatory barriers and unique technical norms.

SICAME, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2015, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , a level to compare with the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.6x).

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Target

Sicame Group is a global specialist in manufacturing connectivity equipment and providing consultancy services for the transmission and distribution of electrical energy. The company designs and produces a wide range of accessories for low, medium, and high voltage networks, including mechanical connectors, street lighting equipment, and safety devices for technicians. With a strong industrial footprint, Sicame serves major utility providers and infrastructure operators worldwide. Its business model focuses on mission-critical components that ensure grid reliability and safety. Strategically, the group leverages a proactive "buy-and-build" strategy to consolidate the global electrical equipment market, aiming to double its size through international expansion and technological innovation.

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Other operations with SICAME

List of similar M&A transactions (Date, Acquirer, Target, Country, Sub-sector)
Date	Acquirer	Target	Country	Sector
07/2022	EQUISTONE / ALPINVEST	SICAME	FRANCE	Electrical Equipment

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Revenue range: 250M - 500M EUR

EBITDA range: 25M - 50M EUR

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Acquirer: equistone