AKIEM acquired by CDPQ - CAISSE DE DEPOT ET PLACEMENT DU QUEBEC
Context
SNCF and DWS sold their 100% stake in Akiem to CDPQ. This landmark transaction in the rail sector follows the divestment of Ermewa and aims to position Akiem as a key platform for the decarbonization of transport in Europe by investing in new, sustainable locomotive fleets.
AKIEM, which reported an EBITDA margin of [members only] in 2021, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 15x–25x, representing a premium to the average currently observed in the Business Services sector (11.4x).
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Target
A leading European provider of locomotive leasing and maintenance services. Akiem manages a fleet of over 600 locomotives used by freight and passenger rail operators across continental Europe, offering full-service leasing solutions including technical support and spare parts management.
Ent. Value
€1–10bn
Equity Value
[members only]
Multiples
EV / Revenue
Above 6x
EV / EBITDA
15x–25x
EV / EBIT
[members only]
Historical Financials (EUR)
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REFERENCES
Valuation range: EV €1–10bn
Revenue range: €150–250M
EBITDA range: €100–200M
EV/Revenue range: Above 6x
EV/EBITDA range: 15x - 25x
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