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02/2007

ACTARIS acquired by ITRON

FRANCE Industrial Equipment / Special Machinery / Instrumentation & Measurement EV 1b - 4b USD

Context

LBO France has sold Actaris to US-based industrial company Itron in a deal valued at over $1.5 billion. This transaction follows a significant value creation period under LBO France's ownership, during which the company experienced substantial growth in valuation, driven by operational improvements, strategic repositioning, and accelerated international expansion. For Itron, the acquisition is part of a portfolio expansion strategy aimed at strengthening its exposure to the utilities market, particularly in the gas and water segments. The integration of Actaris is expected to broaden Itron's geographic footprint, especially in Europe, while consolidating its global position in smart metering solutions. The financing of the transaction is based on a structure combining bank debt, structured credit lines, bonds, and equity, which secures a transformative deal for the acquiring group. The combined entity represents approximately $1.66 billion in pro forma revenue and over 8,000 employees, with enhanced geographic diversification. Ultimately, the deal is part of a global smart metering market consolidation trend, driven by the digitization of energy networks and distribution infrastructure.

It is worth noting that the fund Lbo France took control of Actaris through an LBO in 2005.

ACTARIS, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2006, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , representing a to the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.6x).

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Target

Actaris is a specialized provider of metering solutions for water, gas, and energy networks. The company designs and manufactures smart meters, measurement solutions, and associated systems that enable network operators to optimize consumption management and infrastructure utilization. As a global leader in measurement systems, Actaris primarily serves public and private sector clients, including energy providers, water utilities, and public service operators, with a significant international presence.

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Other operations with ACTARIS

List of similar M&A transactions (Date, Acquirer, Target, Country, Sub-sector)
DateAcquirerTargetCountrySector
06/2005LBO FRANCEACTARISFRANCEInstrumentation & Measurement

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Valuation range: EV 1b - 4b USD

Revenue range: 750M - 1.3b USD

EBITDA range: 100M - 200M USD

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Acquirer: itron