FROID LOC SERVICES (FLS) acquired by KILOUTOU
Context
Kiloutou acquired Froid Loc Services to strengthen its "specialist" division. FLS was integrated into Kiloutou Energie to create a comprehensive multi-technical offer (Power & Cooling). This acquisition allowed Kiloutou to address new resilient markets such as the pharmaceutical and food industries.
The acquisition of Froid Loc Services is part of the growth strategy of Kiloutou, which already has several external growth operations under its belt, notably Gsv in 2022.
FROID LOC SERVICES (FLS), which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2024, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, a level to compare with the average currently observed in the Business Services sector (11.1x).
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Target
A French specialist in the rental of professional refrigeration solutions. FLS provides mobile cold rooms, refrigerated containers, and trailers for the food industry, catering, pharmaceutical sectors, and major events.
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Acquirer: kiloutou