STELLA acquired by ICG
Context
ICG has acquirer a majority stake in Groupe Stella from Equistone Partners Europe, which had been the lead investor since 2010. This quaternary LBO aimed to support the management team in professionalizing the group and initiating its first steps toward international expansion.
STELLA, which reported an EBITDA margin of [members only] in 2014, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 10x–18x.
Target
Founded in 1954 with the iconic "La Toulousaine" brand, Stella Group is a leading European manufacturer of shutters, grilles, and solar protection solutions for the residential, commercial, and Corporate markets. The group operates through a portfolio of strong brands (La Toulousaine, Profalux, Eveno) and offers a comprehensive range of products including roller shutters, garage doors, gates, and high-security grilles. With state-of-the-art Corporate facilities across France, Stella is distinguished by its indirect distribution model, serving a vast network of over 10,000 professional installers, and its growing leadership in smart home automation integration.
Ent. Value
€300–700M
Equity Value
[members only]
Multiples
EV / Revenue
1x–3x
EV / EBITDA
10x–18x
EV / EBIT
[members only]
Historical Financials (EUR)
Other operations with STELLA
Other operations with STELLA
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REFERENCES
Valuation range: EV €300–700M
Revenue range: €100–200M
EBITDA range: €25–50M
EV/Revenue range: 1x - 3x
EV/EBITDA range: 10x - 18x
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Acquirer: icg