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04/2021

COBRA IS (ACS ENERGY) acquired by VINCI

SPAIN Construction / Public Works EV 3b - 100b EUR

Context

VINCI has entered into an agreement to acquire the energy business of Spanish group ACS, consolidated under Cobra IS, as part of a strategic move to bolster its position in the energy and infrastructure sectors. The transaction encompasses virtually all of ACS Industrial Services' energy contracting activities, as well as a portfolio of concession projects in development or under construction, and a platform for developing renewable energy projects. The scope of the acquisition includes electrical network and energy infrastructure projects primarily located in Southern Europe and Latin America. This acquisition enables VINCI to expand its exposure to energy-related activities by combining engineering and construction capabilities with expertise in renewable project development. The deal is part of a broader strategy to increase the group's participation in energy infrastructure and energy transition projects. It also strengthens VINCI's presence in several geographic regions, particularly the Iberian Peninsula and Latin America, while integrating complementary activities into the group's existing energy and infrastructure businesses. The transaction was advised by Lazard (Financial), Athena Capital Partners (Financial), Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier Avocats (Legal), Weil Gotshal & Manges (Legal), and Cuatrecasas (Legal).

COBRA IS (ACS ENERGY), which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2021, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of .

Target

ACS Energy, operating under the name Cobra IS, is the energy division of the Spanish conglomerate ACS. It encompasses a range of engineering, construction, and service activities in the energy sector, with a focus on delivering complex industrial projects and energy infrastructure. The company's primary business revolves around EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) contracts, which cover turnkey projects in electrical infrastructure, transmission networks, industrial facilities, and energy equipment. The scope of activities also includes project development in renewable energies, particularly solar and wind power, as well as a platform dedicated to structuring long-term energy assets. Historically rooted in Spain and Portugal, the company has gradually expanded its international presence, notably in Latin America. This expansion is built on a track record of electrical network and energy infrastructure projects in several countries, with a focus on technically and operationally complex contracts.

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Valuation range: EV 3b - 100b EUR

Revenue range: 5b - 100b EUR

EBITDA range: 450M - 900M EUR

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Press release: view release

Target: cobra is (acs energy)

Acquirer: vinci