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01/2021

DELTA SERVICE LOCATION acquired by SOCIETE GENERALE CAPITAL PARTENAIRES

FRANCE Industrial Services / Equipment Rental EV 50M - 150M EUR

Context

A group of financial investors led by SGCP and Geneo Capital took a majority stake in DSL to support its "buy-and-build" strategy and national expansion. The deal, valued at approx. EUR70M, highlights the premium attached to specialized rental players with high technical expertise compared to generalist rental companies.

DELTA SERVICE LOCATION, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2020, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, representing a LOGIN to the average currently observed in the Business Services sector (11.1x).

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Target

A specialized player in the rental of temporary energy solutions (generators, electrical distribution) and fluid management (pumping, piping). DSL serves demanding sectors such as construction, industry, and major events.

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Valuation range: EV 50M - 150M EUR

Revenue range: 25M - 50M EUR

EBITDA range: 5M - 25M EUR

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Acquirer: societe generale capital partenaires