Who owns VACANCESELECT?

VACANCESELECT has been 100% owned by EUROPEAN CAMPING GROUP (ECG) since July 2022.

At what enterprise value was VACANCESELECT acquired in 2022?

During the acquisition of VACANCESELECT by EUROPEAN CAMPING GROUP (ECG) in 2022, the transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of €1–10bn.

What was the EV/EBITDA of VACANCESELECT when it was acquired by EUROPEAN CAMPING GROUP (ECG)?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for VACANCESELECT is in the range of 10x - 18x.

What was the EV/Revenue multiple of VACANCESELECT when it was acquired by EUROPEAN CAMPING GROUP (ECG)?

The estimated EV/Revenue multiple for VACANCESELECT is in the range of 2x - 6x.

When was VACANCESELECT acquired by EUROPEAN CAMPING GROUP (ECG)?

VACANCESELECT was acquired by EUROPEAN CAMPING GROUP (ECG) in 2022.

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

The revenue of VACANCESELECT at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of €250–500M.

What was the EBITDA of VACANCESELECT during the acquisition?

VACANCESELECT's EBITDA is estimated to be in the range of €50–100M.

How is the data for the VACANCESELECT 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 VACANCESELECT 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://www.ecg.camp/european-camping-group-annonce-la-finalisation-du-rachat-de-vacanceselect/

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 11.9x.

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07/2022

VACANCESELECT acquired by EUROPEAN CAMPING GROUP (ECG)

FRANCE Hospitality & Leisure / Hospitality / Hotels & Accommodation EV €1–10bn

Context

Less than a year after being acquired by PAI Partners, European Camping Group (Homair, Eurocamp, Roan) absorbed its direct competitor, Vacanceselect. This transaction allowed ECG to double its revenue and become the #3 European leader in the sector. The combined entity manages 45,000 mobile homes across 400 campsites, 100 of which are directly owned. The merger significantly increased ECG's "Prop-Co" footprint and marked a successful exit for Permira after 7 years of ownership.

It is worth noting that the fund Permira took control of Vacanceselect through an LBO in 2015.

VACANCESELECT, which reported an EBITDA margin of [members only] in 2020, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 10x–18x, representing a premium to the average currently observed in the Retail & Consumer sector (11.9x).

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Target

Vacanceselect is a major European player in the campsite sector, formed by the 2018 merger between Vacalians and the Dutch group Vacanceselect. The group is characterized by its strong "Prop-Co" (Property Company) model, owning roughly 60 campsites outright. It operates a diverse portfolio of brands offering mobile-home rentals and pitch allotments across high-demand tourist zones in Southern Europe.

Ent. Value

€1–10bn

Equity Value

[members only]

Multiples

EV / Revenue

2x–6x

EV / EBITDA

10x–18x

EV / EBIT

[members only]

Historical Financials (EUR)

Year

Rev

EBITDA

EBIT

2020

2019

Other operations with VACANCESELECT

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Valuation range: EV €1–10bn

Revenue range: €250–500M

EBITDA range: €50–100M

EV/Revenue range: 2x - 6x

EV/EBITDA range: 10x - 18x

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Target: vacanceselect

Acquirer: european camping group (ecg)

VACANCESELECT acquired by EUROPEAN CAMPING GROUP (ECG)

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