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01/2026

UUDS acquired by CAPZA

FRANCE Aerospace, Naval & Defense / MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) EV 100M - 350M EUR

Context

UUDS completed its first-ever Management Buy-Out (MBO) with Capza taking a majority stake. This primary LBO allowed the founder to hand over majority control while retaining a minority stake alongside CEO and key managers. The transaction was supported by a senior debt package arranged by a pool of major French banks with a leverage of less than 4x EBITDA. The financing includes a dedicated CAPEX line to fund future acquisitions, following the successful integration of Satys' cabin division. This deal aims to propel UUDS past the EUR100 million revenue mark in 2025 by capitalizing on the booming demand for premium cabin retrofitting.

Previously, Uuds had completed the acquisition of Satys Cabin in 2025 as part of its consolidation strategy.

UUDS, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2025, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , a level to compare with the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.6x).

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Target

UUDS is a leading specialist in the interior refurbishment and maintenance of premium aircraft cabins, focusing on business, first, and premium economy classes. The group provides comprehensive solutions for long-haul aircraft, ranging from cabin aesthetics and seat repairs to technical cleaning and full cabin reconfiguration. Operating globally with facilities in France, Dubai, China, and a new production plant in Dallas (USA), UUDS serves major international airlines and aircraft manufacturers.

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Other operations with UUDS

List of similar M&A transactions (Date, Acquirer, Target, Country, Sub-sector)
DateAcquirerTargetCountrySector
02/2025UUDSSATYS CABINFRANCEAerostructures

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Valuation range: EV 100M - 350M EUR

Revenue range: 100M - 200M EUR

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Acquirer: capza