At what enterprise value was SOLABIA acquired in 2025?

During the acquisition of SOLABIA by ASTORG in 2025, the company was valued at an estimated revenue multiple of 5x - 12x. 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 11.2x, providing a valuable benchmark for this transaction.

What was the EV/EBITDA of SOLABIA when it was acquired by ASTORG?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for SOLABIA is in the range of 15x - 25x. For comparison, the Industry & Manufacturing sector currently shows an average EBITDA multiple of 11.2x. Join our community for free to access full valuation data and industry trends.

When was SOLABIA acquired by ASTORG?

SOLABIA was acquired by ASTORG in 2025.

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

The revenue of SOLABIA at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 100M - 200M EUR. Register for free to access the full transaction report and exact valuation multiples.

What was the EBITDA of SOLABIA during the acquisition?

SOLABIA'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.

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04/2025

SOLABIA acquired by ASTORG

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

Context

The private equity firm Astorg wins the auction to acquire the Solabia Group from TA Associates. This secondary LBO values the French biotech specialist at over EUR1.1 billion. The management team, led by CEO Jean-Baptiste Dellon, reinvests alongside Astorg. This new partnership aims to accelerate Solabia's international growth, particularly in the United States, and to continue its buy-and-build strategy to broaden its portfolio of natural ingredients for the beauty and health sectors.

SOLABIA, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2024, 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 (11.2x).

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Target

A leading French biotechnology company specializing in the production of natural active ingredients. Founded in 1972, Solabia serves the cosmetics, pharmaceutical, and nutrition industries. The group is renowned for its expertise in extraction, fermentation, and enzymatic catalysis. Under the leadership of Jean-Baptiste Dellon, it has expanded globally through acquisitions (e.g., in Israel, Brazil, and the US).

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Valuation range: EV 1b - 4b EUR

Revenue range: 100M - 200M EUR

EBITDA range: 50M - 100M EUR

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Acquirer: astorg