At what enterprise value was SOPRAL acquired in 2018?

During the acquisition of SOPRAL by PARQUEST CAPITAL in 2018, the company was valued at an estimated revenue multiple of below 5x. The transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 50M - 150M 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 AgriFood industry currently tracks an average EBITDA multiple of 10.6x, providing a valuable benchmark for this transaction.

What was the EV/EBITDA of SOPRAL when it was acquired by PARQUEST CAPITAL?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for SOPRAL is in the range of 15x - 25x. For comparison, the AgriFood sector currently shows an average EBITDA multiple of 10.6x. Join our community for free to access full valuation data and industry trends.

When was SOPRAL acquired by PARQUEST CAPITAL?

SOPRAL was acquired by PARQUEST CAPITAL in 2018.

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

The revenue of SOPRAL at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 25M - 50M EUR. Register for free to access the full transaction report and exact valuation multiples.

What was the EBITDA of SOPRAL during the acquisition?

SOPRAL's EBITDA is estimated to be in the range of 0M - 5M 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.

How is the data for the SOPRAL 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 SOPRAL 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://parquest.fr/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Acquisition_Sopral_vf.pdf

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11/2018

SOPRAL

Acquired by

PARQUEST CAPITAL

FRANCE Food Processing / Petfood EV 50M - 150M EUR

SOPRAL acquired by PARQUEST CAPITAL

FRANCE Food Processing / Petfood EV 50M - 150M EUR

Context

Parquest Capital acquired a majority stake in Sopral from the Avril Group. This strategic carve-out allowed Sopral to gain independence and accelerate its growth in the consolidating premium pet food market. Groupe Avril remained involved as a minority shareholder through its subsidiary Sofiproteol. The deal also included several regional and sector-specialized minority investors (IDIA, Agro Invest, Unexo) to support international expansion and industrial optimization.

SOPRAL, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2018, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, representing a LOGIN to the average currently observed in the AgriFood sector (10.6x).

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Target

Founded in 1967, Sopral is a leading French manufacturer of premium dry food for dogs and cats. The group operates a 13,400 m² high-tech Corporate facility and markets its products under specialized brands (Pro-Nutrition Prestige, Pure Life, Protect). It serves specialized retail networks and international markets, having doubled its production capacity over the last 7 years.

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Other operations with SOPRAL

Date	Acquirer	Target	Country	Sector	Deal Context
07/2025	INSPIRED PET NUTRITION	SOPRAL	FRANCE	Food Processing	Inspired Pet Nutrition (IPN) acquired 100% of Sopral from Parquest, Sofiproteol, and minority investors (Agro Invest, Idia, Unexo). This acquisition marks IPN's first entry into the French market, using Sopral as a logistics and industrial hub for Continental Europe. The exit follows a successful 7-year cycle under Parquest's ownership, where revenue grew from EUR40M to EUR80M.

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Valuation range: EV 50M - 150M EUR

Revenue range: 25M - 50M EUR

EBITDA range: 0M - 5M EUR

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Press release: view release

Target: sopral

Acquirer: parquest capital