At what enterprise value was ELEMENT MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY acquired in 2015?

During the acquisition of ELEMENT MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY by BRIDGEPOINT in 2015, the transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 1b - 4b USD.

What was the EV/EBITDA of ELEMENT MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY when it was acquired by BRIDGEPOINT?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for ELEMENT MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY is in the range of 10x - 18x.

What was the revenue of ELEMENT MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY at the time of the deal?

The revenue of ELEMENT MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 250M - 500M USD.

What was the EBITDA of ELEMENT MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY during the acquisition?

ELEMENT MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY's EBITDA is estimated to be in the range of 50M - 100M USD.

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What is the average EV/EBITDA multiple for the Business Services sector in 2026?

The average EV/EBITDA multiple for the Business Services sector in 2026 is 11.4x.

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12/2015

ELEMENT MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY acquired by BRIDGEPOINT

UNITED KINGDOM Industrial Services / TIC (Testing, Inspection, Certification) EV 1b - 4b USD

Context

Bridgepoint has acquired a majority stake in Element Materials Technology from 3i Group and its managed funds. This secondary LBO marks the end of a highly successful five-year partnership with 3i, during which Element nearly trebled its revenue and quadrupled its EBITDA through 10 strategic acquisitions. The strategic rationale for Bridgepoint is to utilize Element as a primary platform for further consolidation in the global materials testing market. Bridgepoint intends to support CEO Charles Noall and his team in accelerating their buy-and-build strategy over the next five years, expanding the group’s technical capabilities and geographic reach. The deal was finalized as Element reached a turnover of approximately $293 million, with 75% of its revenues generated in the US market, positioning it as the leading independent player in its specialized niches.

ELEMENT MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2015, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , representing a to the average currently observed in the Business Services sector (11.4x).

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Target

Element Materials Technology is a global testing company specializing in materials testing, product qualification, consulting, and certification services. Majority-owned by the international private equity firm Bridgepoint, the organization has pursued an aggressive "buy-and-build" strategy, acquiring 17 businesses in the years leading up to 2017. Its investment thesis focuses on creating the world’s fastest-growing independent testing and certification provider by consolidating niche leaders in the aerospace, transportation, and health sciences sectors. The group’s criteria prioritize technical strength and geographic reach to support customers across worldwide programs. With over 200 laboratories globally, the firm leverages its scale to provide integrated, best-practice services to over 40,000 customers.

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09/2022	ELEMENT MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY	NATIONAL TECHNICAL SYSTEMS (NTS)	UNITED STATES	TIC (Testing, Inspection, Certification)
01/2022	TEMASEK	ELEMENT MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY	UNITED KINGDOM	TIC (Testing, Inspection, Certification)
06/2017	ELEMENT MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY	EXOVA GROUP	UNITED KINGDOM	TIC (Testing, Inspection, Certification)

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Valuation range: EV 1b - 4b USD

Revenue range: 250M - 500M USD

EBITDA range: 50M - 100M USD

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Target: element materials technology

Acquirer: bridgepoint