At what enterprise value was ERMEWA acquired in 2021?

During the acquisition of ERMEWA by DWS GROUP / CDPQ - CAISSE DE DEPOT ET PLACEMENT DU QUEBEC in 2021, the company was valued at an estimated revenue multiple of 5x - 12x. The transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 3b - 100b EUR. By registering for free, you get access to complete and exact transaction details including enterprise value, revenue, and EBITDA. Additionally, our database shows that the Business Services industry currently tracks an average EBITDA multiple of 11.1x, providing a valuable benchmark for this transaction.

What was the EV/EBITDA of ERMEWA when it was acquired by DWS GROUP / CDPQ - CAISSE DE DEPOT ET PLACEMENT DU QUEBEC?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for ERMEWA is in the range of 10x - 18x. For comparison, the Business Services sector currently shows an average EBITDA multiple of 11.1x. Join our community for free to access full valuation data and industry trends.

What was the revenue of ERMEWA at the time of the deal?

The revenue of ERMEWA at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 250M - 500M EUR. Register for free to access the full transaction report and exact valuation multiples.

What was the EBITDA of ERMEWA during the acquisition?

ERMEWA's EBITDA is estimated to be in the range of 250M - 500M EUR. Join our community for free to access complete and exact deal data.

What is Enterprise Value (EV)?

Enterprise Value (EV) is a measure of a company's total value, often used as a more comprehensive alternative to equity market capitalization. EV includes in its calculation the market capitalization of a company but also short-term and long-term debt as well as any cash on the company's balance sheet.

What is the EV/EBITDA multiple and why is it used?

The EV/EBITDA multiple is a financial ratio that compares a company's Enterprise Value (EV) to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA). It is widely used in M&A and valuation because it allows for comparisons between companies with different capital structures and provides a clear view of operational profitability.

How is the data for the ERMEWA acquisition sourced and is it reliable?

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04/2021

ERMEWA acquired by DWS GROUP / CDPQ - CAISSE DE DEPOT ET PLACEMENT DU QUEBEC

FRANCE Industrial Services / Equipment Rental EV 3b - 100b EUR

Context

SNCF sold its 100% stake in Ermewa to a consortium composed of CDPQ and DWS. This major infrastructure transaction allows the group to reduce the its debt.

ERMEWA, 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).

Note that this data is based on contribution from our growing community, composed of M&A and Private Equity professionals, and has been verified by our team to ensure its accuracy.

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Target

A European leader in Corporate railcar leasing and tank container rentals. Ermewa manages a fleet of over 40,000 railcars and 60,000 tank containers, serving the chemical, petroleum, gas, and construction industries.

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Valuation range: EV 3b - 100b EUR

Revenue range: 250M - 500M EUR

EBITDA range: 250M - 500M EUR

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Target: ermewa

Acquirer: cdpq - caisse de depot et placement du quebec / dws group