Eurazeo to exit first US investment, will see a 3.1x realized return based on the $1.9B valuation

Eurazeo is announcing a sale of Trader Interactive, valued at $1.9bn corresponding to 25,0x CY 2021 Adjusted EBITDA. With this operation, Eurazeo and its affiliates show a return on a realized basis of 3.1x their original investment.

The sale of the 51% stake represents pre-tax proceeds of ~$350m for Eurazeo and its affiliates, of which $238m for Eurazeo.

Since 2017, with the support of the Eurazeo’s Mid-large buyout team and its partner, Goldman Sachs Asset Management, Trader Interactive has significantly reinforced its leading position across each of its verticals. Through its relentless focus on building a world class technology and data platform along with targeted and strategic M&A, Trader continues to deliver increasing value to its dealers every day.