UNIPEX
Acquired by
BARENTZ
UNIPEX acquired by BARENTZ
Target
UNIPEX
Acquirer
BARENTZ
Context
Barentz acquired 100% of Unipex from its management team and BNP Paribas Developpement (who held ~27%). This transaction marks the successful conclusion of the OBO structure set up in 2019. The deal was negotiated bilaterally (pre-empting a broader auction). Unipex brings EUR90 million in additional revenue and strengthens Barentz's position in France and North Africa, where the Dutch group was historically underrepresented.
This transaction is part of the Business Services industry, which currently tracks an average EBITDA multiple of 11.1x since the beginning of 2026, 0.8% increase compared to 2025. This data is based on contribution from our growing community, composed of M&A and Private Equity professionals, and has been verified by our team to ensure its accuracy.
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Target
Unipex is a distributor of specialty ingredients acting as an intermediary between chemical producers and manufacturers. The company serves the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, chemical, and food industries. It distributes approximately 1,700 ingredients to 1,600 clients across France, Benelux, and North Africa. Originally a division of the Unipex Group, it became independent in 2015. In 2018, the company generated EUR92 million in revenue.
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Other operations with UNIPEX
| Date | Acquirer | Target | Country | Sector | Deal Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2019 | BNP PARIBAS DEVELOPPEMENT | UNIPEX | FRANCE | B2B Specialized Distribution | BNP Paribas Developpement invested EUR8.8 million to acquire a minority stake in Unipex. The management team, retains a two-thirds majority of the capital, while 5% is distributed to key managers. The deal is leveraged with a EUR27 million senior debt package arranged by Societe Generale. This operation allows the senior management (aged ~60) to realize some value while preparing the company for a full sale to a majority PE fund within 3-5 years. |
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