At what enterprise value was TALIS EDUCATION GROUP acquired in 2020?

During the acquisition of TALIS EDUCATION GROUP by AZULIS CAPITAL in 2020, the transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 20M - 50M EUR.

When was TALIS EDUCATION GROUP acquired by AZULIS CAPITAL?

TALIS EDUCATION GROUP was acquired by AZULIS CAPITAL in 2020.

What was the revenue of TALIS EDUCATION GROUP at the time of the deal?

The revenue of TALIS EDUCATION GROUP at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 5M - 25M EUR.

How is the data for the TALIS EDUCATION GROUP acquisition sourced and is it reliable?

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What is the average EV/EBITDA multiple for the Retail & Consumer sector in 2026?

The average EV/EBITDA multiple for the Retail & Consumer sector in 2026 is 11.2x.

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01/2020

TALIS EDUCATION GROUP acquired by AZULIS CAPITAL

FRANCE Education / Education Providers EV 20M - 50M EUR

Context

Azulis Capital, accompanied by regional investor Aquiti Gestion, replaced Naxicap Partners in the capital of Talis Business School via a secondary Owner Buy-Out (OBO). Naxicap exited after a ten-year holding period. The founder, Serge Marcillaud, retains the majority stake and his position as President. The operation also allowed key managers, including the new CEO Yves Hinnekint (formerly at Opcalia), to enter or strengthen their position in the capital. The transaction structure includes both equity and senior debt. The strategy aims to capitalize on the favorable regulatory framework for apprenticeships (Law for the Freedom to Choose One's Professional Future) to reach EUR25 million in revenue within four years.

TALIS EDUCATION GROUP, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2018, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , a level to compare with the average currently observed in the Retail & Consumer sector (11.2x).

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Talis Business School is a network of private post-secondary schools specializing in professional training. The group operates campuses in New Aquitaine and Paris, offering courses in commerce, management, marketing, and human resources. Its model is heavily focused on work-study programs ("alternance"), which account for 85% of its students.

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Valuation range: EV 20M - 50M EUR

Revenue range: 5M - 25M EUR

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Target: talis education group

Acquirer: azulis capital