At what enterprise value was STELLA acquired in 2018?

During the acquisition of STELLA by PAI PARTNERS 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 500M - 1.5b EUR. By registering for free, you get access to complete and exact transaction details including enterprise value, revenue, and EBITDA.

What was the EV/EBITDA of STELLA when it was acquired by PAI PARTNERS?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for STELLA is in the range of 10x - 18x. Join our community for free to access full valuation data and industry trends.

When was STELLA acquired by PAI PARTNERS?

STELLA was acquired by PAI PARTNERS in 2018.

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

The revenue of STELLA at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 150M - 250M EUR. Register for free to access the full transaction report and exact valuation multiples.

What was the EBITDA of STELLA during the acquisition?

STELLA'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.

How is the data for the STELLA acquisition sourced and is it reliable?

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11/2018

STELLA acquired by PAI PARTNERS

FRANCE Construction / Finishing Works / External Joinery EV 500M - 1.5b EUR

Context

PAI Partners acquired a majority stake in Stella Group, facilitating the exit of ICG, which had backed the company since 2015. The management team reinvested significantly alongside PAI. The strategic rationale for this new investment cycle is to accelerate the Group's internationalization through a targeted 'buy-and-build' strategy, focusing on market consolidation in Germany, Southern Europe, and the Benelux region.

In the past, Stella underwent an LBO led by Icg in 2015.

STELLA, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2018, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of .

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.

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Other operations with STELLA

List of similar M&A transactions (Date, Acquirer, Target, Country, Sub-sector)
Date	Acquirer	Target	Country	Sector
11/2018	STELLA	FLIP	FRANCE	External Joinery
06/2015	ICG	STELLA	FRANCE	External Joinery

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Valuation range: EV 500M - 1.5b EUR

Revenue range: 150M - 250M EUR

EBITDA range: 50M - 100M EUR

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Acquirer: pai partners