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12/2021

DESTIA acquired by COLAS

FINLAND Construction / Public Works EV 100M - 350M EUR

Context

Colas has successfully finalized the acquisition of 100% of the shares of the target entity from a Finnish family investment firm, following definitive regulatory approvals. This transaction marks a structural entry into the Northern European market, a region characterized by resilient public spending and high demand for specialized infrastructure maintenance. The strategic rationale centers on expanding the group's multidisciplinary footprint in areas with high barriers to entry due to environmental and technical complexity. By integrating the target’s established leadership in the road and rail segments, the organization reinforces its ability to deliver complex infrastructure projects in the Nordic geography. The partnership is designed to capitalize on technical synergies in the renewable energy and railway sectors, where the target maintains a robust competitive advantage. This integration allows for a broader commercial reach and the deployment of the group’s industrialized innovations in a stable, growth-oriented market. The transaction reinforces the organization’s standing as a primary partner for large-scale mobility and energy transformation projects across the continent.

DESTIA, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2020, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of .

Target

Destia is a premier Finnish industrial organization dedicated to the design, construction, and maintenance of critical transport and energy infrastructure. The entity’s business model is centered on providing high-expertise services for national road networks, railway systems, and specialized energy infrastructure. Its value proposition lies in its ability to manage the entire lifecycle of infrastructure assets, from initial large-scale construction to long-term operational maintenance in demanding northern climates. Strategically, the firm focuses on the integration of sustainable practices within the civil engineering sector, particularly targeting high-growth areas such as renewable energy connectivity and digitalized transport networks. By leveraging a vertically integrated technical workforce, the organization facilitates the safe and efficient movement of people and resources across the Nordic region. The firm maintains a mission-critical role in national mobility through industrialized reliability and technical operational depth.

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Valuation range: EV 100M - 350M EUR

Revenue range: 450M - 900M EUR

EBITDA range: 25M - 50M EUR

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Target: destia

Acquirer: colas