At what enterprise value was SOLABIA acquired in 2025?

During the acquisition of SOLABIA by ASTORG in 2025, the transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 1b - 4b EUR.

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.

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.

What was the EBITDA of SOLABIA during the acquisition?

SOLABIA's EBITDA is estimated to be in the range of 50M - 100M EUR.

How is the data for the SOLABIA 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 SOLABIA 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/astorg-rachete-solabia-pour-plus-de-11-mdeur-2164005

What is the average EV/EBITDA multiple for the Industry & Manufacturing sector in 2026?

The average EV/EBITDA multiple for the Industry & Manufacturing sector in 2026 is 11.6x.

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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 in 2024, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , representing a to the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.6x).

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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