At what enterprise value was UCELIA acquired in 2026?

During the acquisition of UCELIA by NEXTEAM in 2026, the transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 20M - 50M EUR.

What was the EV/EBITDA of UCELIA when it was acquired by NEXTEAM?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for UCELIA is in the range of 5x - 12x.

When was UCELIA acquired by NEXTEAM?

UCELIA was acquired by NEXTEAM in 2026.

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

The revenue of UCELIA at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 25M - 50M EUR.

What was the EBITDA of UCELIA during the acquisition?

UCELIA's EBITDA is estimated to be in the range of 5M - 25M EUR.

How is the data for the UCELIA 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 UCELIA 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://ucelia.com/fr/actualites/communique-0

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02/2026

UCELIA acquired by NEXTEAM

FRANCE Aerospace, Naval & Defense / Aerostructures EV 20M - 50M EUR

Context

Nexteam acquired Ucelia from Noe Industries in a competitive auction process involving both industrial players and private equity funds. The transaction was closely monitored by the French State due to the target's strategic role in the Rafale fighter jet supply chain. The acquisition allows Nexteam to consolidate the fragmented sand-casting market, creating a dedicated division with €70 million in revenue. For the sellers, the deal marks a successful three-year turnaround cycle, delivering a significant valuation step-up.

UCELIA, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2024, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , representing a to the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.6x).

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Target

Ucelia is a Tier 1 and Tier 2 supplier specializing in high-precision aluminum sand casting for the aerospace, defense, and energy sectors. It produces critical structural components for major programs, including the Dassault Rafale, Airbus aircraft, and ArianeGroup rockets. Under Noe Industries' ownership, the company underwent a significant industrial turnaround, with €15 million invested in modernizing production tools and enhancing productivity. The company employs approximately 250 people and has nearly doubled its turnover in three years.

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Valuation range: EV 20M - 50M EUR

Revenue range: 25M - 50M EUR

EBITDA range: 5M - 25M EUR

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Press release: view release

Target: ucelia

Acquirer: nexteam