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05/2023

SODIKART acquired by SIPAREX

FRANCE Consumer Products / Sport / Cycling & Micromobility EV 100M - 350M EUR

Context

Siparex acquired a majority stake in Sodikart, succeeding Evolem (shareholder for 15 years). Siparex invested between EUR30M and EUR50M. The founder and management team retain a minority stake. Supported by a debt lever of 3x EBITDA, the goal is to double the group's size within 5 years through international M&A.

SODIKART, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2022, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , a level to compare with the average currently observed in the Retail & Consumer sector (10.6x).

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Target

Sodikart is a French company and a world leader in karting industry. It designs, manufactures, and distributes a wide range of karts (rental, racing, and electric) and equipment. The group also operates tracks and organizes international competitions, positioning itself as a vertically integrated player in the recreational motorsports market.

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Valuation range: EV 100M - 350M EUR

Revenue range: 50M - 100M EUR

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Target: sodikart

Acquirer: siparex