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06/2025

SPARTES acquired by ANDERA PARTNERS

FRANCE Professional Services / Consulting & Audit EV 50M - 150M EUR

Context

Spartes completes a "Sponsorless" transaction with Andera Partners (Andera Acto). This operation allows the management team to reorganize the shareholder structure and provide liquidity to some historical partners without ceding control to a majority private equity fund. This financial backing aims to accelerate Spartes' development, particularly through the expansion of its digital service offering and potential small-scale acquisitions to complement its expertise in tax and social cost optimization.

SPARTES, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2024, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , a level to compare with the average currently observed in the Business Services sector (11.6x).

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Target

A leading French consulting firm founded in 2005, specializing in cost optimization and operational excellence. Spartes helps companies improve their EBITDA by identifying and recovering overpayments in social security contributions, local taxes, and procurement. The firm stands out for its "success fee" business model and its proprietary digital tools that automate data analysis.

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Historical Financials (EUR)

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2024
2023

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Valuation range: EV 50M - 150M EUR

Revenue range: 25M - 50M EUR

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Target: spartes

Acquirer: andera partners