CONNECTION EVENTS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CONNECTION EVENTS is a French company founded 19 years ago, specialized in the sector Organisation de foires, salons professionnels et congrès. Based in SAINT-PRIEST (69800), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 1.8 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-02

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - CONNECTION EVENTS (SIREN 490769494)
Indicator 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue N/C 1 848 740 € 1 887 347 € 1 819 185 €
Net income 1 034 € 44 981 € -99 401 € 80 911 €
EBITDA N/C 65 557 € -40 150 € 124 232 €
Net margin N/C 2.4% -5.3% 4.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2019, CONNECTION EVENTS generates positive net income of 1 k€. Net income represents the final profit after all expenses (operating, financial, exceptional) and corporate tax. Change over 2016-2019: 81 k€ -> 1 k€.

Net income (2019) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

1 034 €

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Assets

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 72%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 23%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory.

Debt ratio (2019) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

72.398%

Financial autonomy (2019) ?
Financial autonomy
Definition
Share of equity in the company's total financing.
Formula
(Equity / Total assets) x 100
Interpretation
> 30% : Good autonomy
20-30% : Average
< 20% : Low

23.297%

Asset age ratio (2019) ?
Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Recent assets
50-70% : Normal wear
> 70% : Aging assets

55.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
CONNECTION EVENTS

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
72.4 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0
Med: 3.61
Q3: 44.91
Average

In 2019, the debt ratio of CONNECTION EVENTS (72.40) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.

Financial autonomy
23.3% 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 3.28%
Med: 25.77%
Q3: 53.91%
Average

In 2019, the financial autonomy of CONNECTION EVENTS (23.3%) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Repayment capacity
2.32 years 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.73 years
Average +50 pts over 2 years

In 2018, the repayment capacity of CONNECTION EVENTS (2.32) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 119.81. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2019) ?
Liquidity ratio
Definition
Ability to meet short-term debts with current assets.
Formula
Current assets / Current liabilities
Interpretation
> 1.5 : Very good
1-1.5 : Fair
< 1 : Liquidity risk

119.806

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
119.81 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 108.22
Med: 172.22
Q3: 312.83
Average

In 2019, the liquidity ratio of CONNECTION EVENTS (119.81) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Interest coverage
8.21x 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.85x
Excellent +50 pts over 2 years

In 2018, the interest coverage of CONNECTION EVENTS (8.2x) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. High coverage means financial charges weigh little on profitability.

Working capital requirement (WCR) and payment terms

Working capital requirement (WCR) measures the cash timing gap between customer collections and supplier/inventory payments.

Operating WCR (2019) ?
Operating WCR
Definition
Financing requirement generated by the operating cycle (inventory + receivables - trade payables).
Formula
Inventory + Customer receivables - Trade payables
Interpretation
Negative = cash released
Positive = financing needed

0 €

Customer credit (2019) ?
Customer credit (days)
Definition
Average payment term granted to customers.
Formula
(Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT) x 360
Interpretation
< 45j : Good
45-60j : Average
> 60j : Long

0 j

Supplier credit (2019) ?
Supplier credit (days)
Definition
Average payment term obtained from suppliers.
Formula
(Trade payables / Purchases incl. VAT) x 360
Interpretation
The longer the term, the better for cash flow

0 j

Inventory turnover (2019) ?
Inventory turnover (days)
Definition
Average storage duration for goods or materials.
Formula
(Inventory / Cost of goods) x 360
Interpretation
The lower the ratio, the faster the turnover

0 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CONNECTION EVENTS

Positioning of CONNECTION EVENTS in its sector

Comparison with sector Organisation de foires, salons professionnels et congrès

Valuation estimate

Based on 63 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of CONNECTION EVENTS is estimated at 1 830 € (range 1 162€ - 6 295€). This multiples method compares the actual sale price of similar companies to their financial indicators (Revenue, EBITDA, Net Income). It provides a market-based indicative estimate.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2019
63 tx
1k€ 1k€ 6k€
1 830 € Range: 1 162€ - 6 295€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation method used

Net Income Multiple
1 034 € × 1.8x = 1 831 €
Range: 1 163€ - 6 295€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 63 actual transactions of similar company sales (same NAF code) registered with BODACC between 2016 and 2025.

  • EBITDA Multiple: Preferred method for profitable SMEs. EBITDA reflects the ability to generate cash.
  • Revenue Multiple: Used for growing companies or those with low profitability. Reflects commercial potential.
  • Net Income Multiple: Relevant for mature companies with stable results.

This estimate is provided for information purposes only. A precise valuation requires in-depth analysis (assets, liabilities, prospects, market...).

Similar companies (Organisation de foires, salons professionnels et congrès)

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Frequently asked questions about CONNECTION EVENTS

What is the revenue of CONNECTION EVENTS ?

The revenue of CONNECTION EVENTS in 2018 is 1.8 M€.

Is CONNECTION EVENTS profitable?

Yes, CONNECTION EVENTS generated a net profit of 1 k€ in 2019.

Where is the headquarters of CONNECTION EVENTS ?

The headquarters of CONNECTION EVENTS is located in SAINT-PRIEST (69800), in the department Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of CONNECTION EVENTS ?

The tax return of CONNECTION EVENTS is available on this page. Click on a year in the 'Data by year' section to view the account details (assets, liabilities, income statement). Data comes from INPI (National Institute of Industrial Property).

In which sector does CONNECTION EVENTS operate?

CONNECTION EVENTS operates in the sector Organisation de foires, salons professionnels et congrès (NAF code 82.30Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.