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06/2024

ENVIROPACIFIC acquired by VEOLIA

AUSTRALIA Utilities (Regulated Infrastructure) / Waste Management / Hazardous Waste EV 100M - 350M AUD

Context

Veolia has announced the acquisition of Enviropacific from Next Capital, as part of its strategic GreenUp plan to enhance its exposure to environmental security and emerging contaminants, while consolidating its presence in the Australian market. This move comes amidst a backdrop of increasingly stringent environmental regulations and growing demand for remediation services driven by industrial, military, and airport activities. These trends are fueling the need for solutions to address PFAS treatment, hazardous waste management, and contaminated site remediation. In this context, Enviropacific brings to Veolia its renowned expertise in soil remediation, PFAS treatment, and high-value-added environmental services, significantly bolstering the group's capabilities in these strategic segments. Beyond enhancing its expertise, Veolia plans to combine Enviropacific's operational know-how with its own technologies to develop a more integrated offering that covers site remediation, water treatment, and complex waste management. The acquisition also represents a significant growth lever for the group in Australia. By leveraging Enviropacific's client portfolio and operational capabilities, Veolia aims to accelerate its development in the region while strengthening its global position in PFAS and micropollutant treatment.

ENVIROPACIFIC, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2025, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of .

Target

Enviropacific is a leading Australian environmental services company specializing in remediation, contaminated site rehabilitation, and hazardous waste management. The company supports both public and private sector clients in identifying, treating, and restoring land affected by industrial, chemical, or defense-related pollution, as well as infrastructure and mining activities. With recognized expertise in managing complex contaminants, including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a major environmental concern in Australia and globally, Enviropacific provides comprehensive solutions across the entire remediation lifecycle. From environmental assessments and engineering to site work execution, contaminated soil treatment, and groundwater management, the company's capabilities encompass a broad range of technical, regulatory, and operational expertise. This enables Enviropacific to deliver large-scale projects for government agencies, critical infrastructure operators, and industrial groups, leveraging its unique combination of technical capabilities, regulatory knowledge, and operational resources.

Ent. Value

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220M AUD

Equity Value

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EV / EBITDA

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EBITDA
EBIT
2025
250M
2024

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Valuation range: EV 100M - 350M AUD

Revenue range: 250M - 500M AUD

EBITDA range: 25M - 50M AUD

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Target: enviropacific

Acquirer: veolia