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    Buying a business with turnover above €2M

    Above €2 million of turnover, an acquisition runs like an M&A deal: letter of intent, data room, due diligence and a warranty package.

    Headcount

    10 salariés et plus

    Turnover

    > 2 M€

    Purchase price

    > 800 000 €

    The market for this segment

    Industry, wholesale, transport, technical services and multi-site groups. Valuations sit at 4–8× EBITDA, with a heavy discount in insolvency.

    Advantages of this size

    Autonomous management structure
    Access to structured finance and investment funds
    Significant leverage on invested equity
    Sector consolidation possible after closing

    Points to check

    • —Full data room and multi-disciplinary due diligence required
    • —Warranty and indemnity package to negotiate carefully
    • —Employment commitments and provisions to quantify
    • —Compressed timetable in insolvency proceedings

    Financing the acquisition

    Acquisition holding, 30% equity, senior debt, mezzanine or unitranche, with possible regional fund co-investment.

    Frequently asked questions

    How long does such a deal take?

    Six to twelve months in a standard sale, versus a few weeks in a court transfer plan where the court sets the timetable.

    Do I need a corporate finance adviser?

    Strongly recommended above €2M turnover, alongside a business lawyer and an accountant for due diligence.

    What valuation applies?

    4–8× EBITDA depending on sector, revenue recurrence and the quality of the management team in place.

    Live opportunities

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    Businesses in judicial liquidation, companies under collective, safeguard or recovery proceedings, and offices for sale or rent across France.