Acquisition of Eli Play by Abeo

Deal typeTransaction Services
IndustryLeisure
Client nameAbéo
ABEO, a leading global supplier of sports and leisure equipment, has announced the strategic acquisition of 70% of the share capital of Dutch-based ELI Play, a key player in Europe in the design, manufacture and installation of indoor leisure equipment including playgrounds, trampoline parks and Ninja courses.

Founded over 25 years ago and based in Boxtel, Netherlands, ELI Play has established itself as a key European partner, generating profitable revenue of €22m in 2024 and boasting over 2,500 completed projects across Europe. The company employs around 60 people and relies on sales subsidiaries for its main markets in France and Germany.

This transaction represents a major step forward in ABEO's development strategy, consolidating its position in the fast-growing Family Entertainment Centres (FEC) segment and opening up new prospects for international growth.

The BDO Deal Advisory teams have perfomed the Financial Due Diligence and SPA Advisory.