At what enterprise value was UNIPEX acquired in 2019?

During the acquisition of UNIPEX by BNP PARIBAS DEVELOPPEMENT in 2019, the transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 50M - 150M EUR.

When was UNIPEX acquired by BNP PARIBAS DEVELOPPEMENT?

UNIPEX was acquired by BNP PARIBAS DEVELOPPEMENT in 2019.

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

The revenue of UNIPEX at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 50M - 100M EUR.

How is the data for the UNIPEX 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 UNIPEX 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://capitalfinance.lesechos.fr/deals/lbo/valorise-56-m-unipex-souvre-a-bnp-paribas-developpement-1141608

What is the average EV/EBITDA multiple for the Business Services sector in 2026?

The average EV/EBITDA multiple for the Business Services sector in 2026 is 11.4x.

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10/2019

UNIPEX acquired by BNP PARIBAS DEVELOPPEMENT

FRANCE B2B Specialized Distribution EV 50M - 150M EUR

Context

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.

UNIPEX, 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 Business Services sector (11.4x).

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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

List of similar M&A transactions (Date, Acquirer, Target, Country, Sub-sector)
Date	Acquirer	Target	Country	Sector
03/2022	BARENTZ	UNIPEX	FRANCE	B2B Specialized Distribution

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Valuation range: EV 50M - 150M EUR

Revenue range: 50M - 100M EUR

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Acquirer: bnp paribas developpement