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01/2026Sponsorless

Wiio acquired by Cerea Partners

FRANCE Transport & Logistics / Logistics / Warehousing / 3PL EV €20–50M

Context

This transaction represents a sponsorless management buyout wherein the incumbent executive team successfully acquires full control of Wiio. To securely finance this corporate transition without relying on a traditional majority private equity shareholder, the management leveraged a bespoke mezzanine debt facility provided by Cerea. This highly flexible financial structure perfectly empowers the leadership to maintain total strategic independence while securing the vital capital backing required to seamlessly transition ownership. The primary objective is to continuously drive the target's expansion as a premier logistics IT integrator under the direct guidance of its historical management.

Wiio, which reported an EBITDA margin of [members only] in 2025, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 10x–18x, standing directly in line with the average currently observed in the Business Services sector (11.5x in 2026).

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Target

The company is a specialized French provider of advanced technological and operational solutions dedicated to the logistics and supply chain sectors. Operating as a comprehensive IT integrator, the enterprise delivers tailored digital solutions that drastically optimize warehouse management, asset traceability, and overall supply chain efficiency. By seamlessly combining software expertise, hardware integration, and dedicated consulting services, the firm has established itself as a critical digital transformation partner for demanding logistics operators and industrial players.

Ent. Value

€20–50M

Equity Value

[members only]

Multiples

EV / Revenue

1x–3x

EV / EBITDA

10x–18x

EV / EBIT

[members only]

Historical Financials (EUR)

Year
Rev
EBITDA
EBIT
2025
€10–30M
€0–5M
[members only]
2024
€10–30M
€0–5M
[members only]

Other operations with Cerea Partners

Other operations with Cerea Partners
DateAcquirerTargetCountrySector
07/2024CEREA PARTNERSISNARD GROUPEFRANCEFlavors & Fragrances
05/2023CEREA PARTNERSAB PROCESS INGENIERIEFRANCERobotics & Automation
06/2020CEREA PARTNERS / BPIFRANCEAXIUM PACKAGINGFRANCEPlastic Packaging

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Valuation range: EV €20–50M

Revenue range: €10–30M

EBITDA range: €0–5M

EV/Revenue range: 1x - 3x

EV/EBITDA range: 10x - 18x

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Acquirer: cerea partners

FAQ

How was the acquisition of Wiio by Cerea Partners valued, and what multiples were paid?

mynth displays the transaction’s enterprise value within the €20–50M band, its EV/EBITDA multiple within the 10x - 18x range, and its EV/revenue multiple within the 1x - 3x range. Exact figures are available to members.

What were Wiio’s revenue and EBITDA at the time of the deal?

At the time of the transaction, Wiio generated annual revenue estimated in the €10–30M range and EBITDA in the €0–5M bracket (FY 2025). Detailed financial figures are available to members.

How does the valuation of Wiio compare to benchmarks in the Business Services sector?

With an estimated multiple range of 10x - 18x, the transaction stands directly in line with historical averages for the Business Services sector (11.5x in 2026).

What sources support the information on this transaction?

Data on this transaction was compiled from the official corporate announcement published by the parties, combined with independent reporting from specialized financial and M&A publications.

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