LeasePlan Acquisition & Valuation

LeasePlan was acquired by ALD Automotive for $5.4B in January 2022, a 0.5x multiple on $11B of revenue.

LeasePlan acquisition price

$5.4B

Acquired by ALD Automotive · Jan 2022

LeasePlan revenue at acquisition

$11B

Last twelve months · Jan 2022

LeasePlan revenue multiple at acquisition

0.5x

EV/Revenue · Jan 2022

Key investors in LeasePlan

  • Fleet Investments

LeasePlan Overview

About LeasePlan

LeasePlan is an Amsterdam-based fleet management and vehicle leasing company founded in 1963 that offered operating leases, vehicle procurement, maintenance, fuel and insurance administration, fleet funding and car remarketing to corporate and government fleets in about 30 countries. It was owned by ABN AMRO until 2004, then by a Volkswagen, Mubadala and Olayan consortium, and from 2015 by a group led by TDR Capital with PGGM, ATP, GIC, Luxinva and Goldman Sachs. The company managed about 1.8 million vehicles at the end of 2021 and reported revenue of EUR 9.9 billion that year. It made small venture investments in mobility start-ups such as the scooter-sharing service Cityscoot. ALD Automotive completed the acquisition of 100 percent of LeasePlan in May 2023 for EUR 4.8 billion, and the combined group was rebranded Ayvens in 2024.


Founded

1963

HQ

NetherlandsAmsterdam

Status

Acquired

Customer focus

B2B

Revenue model

Services

Revenue

$11B (Jan 2022)

Valuation

$3.6B (Feb 2010)

LeasePlan Acquisition

LeasePlan was acquired by ALD Automotive for $5.4B on 11 January 2022.

The acquisition price implies a 0.5x revenue multiple on $11B of revenue.

ALD Automotive, a France-based global mobility provider managing 1.7 million vehicles across 43 countries, agreed to acquire 100% of Netherlands-based LeasePlan, a fleet management and vehicle leasing company overseeing 1.8 million vehicles in 32 countries, for €4.9 billion (approximately $5.5 billion USD). The deal structure includes a cash component of €2.0 billion financed via a rights issue and surplus capital, with LeasePlan shareholders receiving 30.75% of the merged entity 'NewALD', while Société Générale retains about 53% ownership. The transaction was announced in late 2021 with an expected close by end of 2022, later extended to Q1 2023. The acquisition aims to create a leading global mobility player with a combined fleet of 3.5 million vehicles, surpassing competitors like Arval and Alphabet in scale. It positions NewALD to capitalize on fleet management market growth projected to $33.9 billion by 2026 at 10.5% CAGR, driven by demand for operational efficiency and sustainable mobility solutions amid automotive sector transformation. Synergies include €380 million in estimated cost savings by 2025, enhanced digital capabilities, and annual fleet growth of at least 6% post-integration. LeasePlan, owned by a consortium led by TDR Capital, generated $2.97 billion in revenue in Q3 2021. The deal underscores consolidation in the fleet leasing industry, enabling better product breadth, geographical reach, and a path to zero-emissions mobility while delivering shareholder value through scale effects.

LeasePlan acquisition details
AcquirerDateTypePriceEV/Revenue
  • ALD Automotive
11 Jan 2022Strategic M&A$5.4B0.5x

Sources: ayvens.com, societegenerale.com, fleet-mobility.nl

LeasePlan Valuation

LeasePlan is currently valued at $3.6B, based on its secondary sale in February 2010. Read the announcement ↗

The round included Fleet Investments.

LeasePlan valuation by funding round

LeasePlan valuation by funding round
DateStageValuation
Feb 2010Secondary$3.6B

LeasePlan Funding History

LeasePlan has 1 recorded secondary share sale and no primary funding rounds.

LeasePlan funding rounds
DateStageInvestorsValuationDeal Summary
Feb 2010SecondaryFleet Investments$3.6BFleet Investments completed the acquisition of Mubadala's 25% LeasePlan interest and the Olayan Group's separate 25% interest on February 1, 2010. LeasePlan's annual report says the sellers had exercised put options in 2008 and that Volkswagen signed the sale agreement in 2009 before completion. Following the transaction, Fleet Investments and Volkswagen Bank each indirectly held 50% of the principal holding company, subject to an employee-participation stake at LeasePlan level. No reliable public allocation of consideration to Mubadala's block was found, so no amount is recorded. The sale ended Mubadala's six-year direct ownership of the global fleet-leasing business while LeasePlan continued operating across 30 countries. LeasePlan was a Netherlands-headquartered vehicle-leasing and fleet-management company founded in 1963. It financed and managed corporate vehicle fleets, providing procurement, maintenance, insurance administration, fuel management and remarketing services to employers and public-sector customers.

Who has invested in LeasePlan?

1 investor has backed LeasePlan across its funding rounds, including Fleet Investments.


LeasePlan Investors

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Investments by LeasePlan

LeasePlan has invested in 1 company to date.

Latest investment by LeasePlan was on February 6th 2018. LeasePlan invested in Cityscoot in their $49M Series B round.


Latest Investments by LeasePlan

Cityscoot
Description
Cityscoot is a Paris-headquartered electric scooter rental service founded in 2016 operating 5,000 vehicles across Paris, Nice, Milan, and Rome. Users access scooters via app for 10-minute free bookings, with unlocks via PIN and full insurance coverage. The fleet uses proprietary software for management and electric vans for maintenance.
HQ CountryFrance
HQ City
Paris
Deal Date6 Feb 2018
RoundSeries B
Raised$49M
InvestorsRATP Capital Innovation; AA Sons; Inventure Partners; Caisse des Dépôts
Valuationundisclosed
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LeasePlan Competitors

LeasePlan competitors include listed companies like HD Hyundai Marine, Rush Enterprises, Element Fleet Management and Herc Holdings, and private ones like MB2 Dental Solutions and Foundever.

Public and private companies comparable to LeasePlan
CompanyHQStatusRevenueEBITDAValuationRevenue Multiple
HD Hyundai MarineSouth KoreaSouth KoreaPublicly listed$1.5B$261M$5.3B2.8x
Rush EnterprisesUnited StatesUnited StatesPublicly listed$7.4B$645M$5.5B0.9x
Element Fleet ManagementCanadaCanadaPublicly listed$2.3B$1.2B$5.6B11.9x
Herc HoldingsUnited StatesUnited StatesPublicly listed$4.3B$1.5B$5.1B3.0x
MB2 Dental SolutionsUnited StatesDallas, TXPrivate-$300M$3.5B-
FoundeverUnited StatesMiami, FLPrivate--$3.2B-

LeasePlan Public Comps

LeasePlan is no longer listed, but its public comps include HD Hyundai Marine, Rush Enterprises, Element Fleet Management, Herc Holdings, Elis, Localiza, Brookfield Business Corp, Alliance Laundry Systems, Bohai Leasing and GATX.

Last FYEV/RevenueEV/EBITDA
RevenueEBITDALast FYLTM2027ELast FYLTM2027E
HD Hyundai Marine$1.5B$261M3.4x2.8x18.9x16.7x
Rush Enterprises$7.4B$645M0.9x0.9x10.5x10.4x
Element Fleet Management$2.3B$1.2B6.5x11.9x12.6x-
Herc Holdings$4.3B$1.5B3.4x3.0x9.8x7.1x
Elis$5.4B$1.9B2.0x1.9x5.9x5.4x
Localiza$7.6B$2.5B1.6x1.4x5.0x4.4x
Brookfield Business Corp$27B$6.6B1.6x7.7x6.5x18.2x
Alliance Laundry Systems$1.7B$382M3.6x3.5x16.3x13.3x

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Common questions about LeasePlan

When was LeasePlan founded?LeasePlan was founded in 1963.
Where is LeasePlan headquartered?LeasePlan is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Is LeasePlan publicly listed?No, LeasePlan was acquired by ALD Automotive in January 2022.
Who acquired LeasePlan?LeasePlan was acquired by ALD Automotive in January 2022.
How much was LeasePlan acquired for?LeasePlan was acquired for $5.4B in January 2022, a 0.5x revenue multiple.
What is LeasePlan's valuation?LeasePlan was last valued at $3.6B in its secondary sale in February 2010.
Who are LeasePlan's investors?LeasePlan's investors include Fleet Investments.
Which companies are comparable to LeasePlan?Companies comparable to LeasePlan include HD Hyundai Marine, Rush Enterprises, Element Fleet Management, Herc Holdings, MB2 Dental Solutions and Foundever.
How many companies has LeasePlan invested in?LeasePlan has invested in 1 company, including Cityscoot.
What was LeasePlan's last investment?In February 2018, LeasePlan invested in Cityscoot's $49M Series B alongside RATP Capital Innovation, AA Sons, Inventure Partners and 1 other investor.

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