DI ENVIRONNEMENT acquired by CAPZA
Context
DI Environnement opened its capital to a financial partner for the first time by welcoming Capza as a minority shareholder (holding a 5% stake). The transaction involved an investment of over €30 million through a mix of equity and non-dilutive rate instruments from the Flex 6 fund. The strategic rationale is to shift from purely organic growth to an aggressive "buy-and-build" strategy, with the ambition of doubling the company's size within five years. The deal was complemented by a senior debt package arranged by BPCE and Crédit Agricole. The focus will be on diversifying into adjacent decontamination activities, consolidating the French territory, and initiating international expansion into neighboring countries with similar regulatory frameworks.
DI ENVIRONNEMENT, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2024, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of .
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DI Environnement is a leading French provider of environmental decontamination and hazardous waste management services. Originally specialized in asbestos removal, the group has diversified into lead removal, soil and surface remediation, waste recycling, and industrial cleaning. It operates an integrated and digitalized industrial model with 20 agencies, seven workshops, and a workforce of over 650 employees (including operations in Côte d'Ivoire). The company serves public sector entities, demolition firms, and major industrial groups.
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Valuation range: EV 100M - 350M EUR
Revenue range: 100M - 200M EUR
EBITDA range: 10M - 30M EUR
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Acquirer: capza