At what enterprise value was GO-AHEAD GROUP acquired in 2022?

During the acquisition of GO-AHEAD GROUP by GLOBALVIA in 2022, the company was valued at an estimated revenue multiple of below 5x. The transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 500M - 1.5b GBP. 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 GO-AHEAD GROUP when it was acquired by GLOBALVIA?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for GO-AHEAD GROUP is in the range of below 5x. 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.

When was GO-AHEAD GROUP acquired by GLOBALVIA?

GO-AHEAD GROUP was acquired by GLOBALVIA in 2022.

What was the revenue of GO-AHEAD GROUP at the time of the deal?

The revenue of GO-AHEAD GROUP at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 2.5b - 5b GBP. Register for free to access the full transaction report and exact valuation multiples.

What was the EBITDA of GO-AHEAD GROUP during the acquisition?

GO-AHEAD GROUP's EBITDA is estimated to be in the range of 450M - 900M GBP. 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.

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06/2022

GO-AHEAD GROUP acquired by GLOBALVIA

UNITED KINGDOM Transport & Logistics / Passenger Transport EV 500M - 1.5b GBP

Context

The consortium formed by Globalvia and Kinetic acquired the UK-based transport operator Go-Ahead Group. This take-private transaction values the company at approximately �669 million. The deal allows Globalvia to enter the UK bus market and Kinetic to expand its global footprint, aiming to accelerate the decarbonization of Go-Ahead's fleet.

GO-AHEAD GROUP, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2021, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, a level LOGIN than the average currently observed in the Business Services sector (11.1x).

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Target

The Go-Ahead Group is a major international public transport provider and one of the United Kingdom’s largest bus and rail operators. Headquartered in London, the company specializes in high-frequency urban and regional transport services, operating a fleet of over 6,000 buses and delivering roughly 25% of all UK passenger rail journeys through its various franchises. Its business model is built on long-term government-contracted franchises and commercial bus operations, generating stable, high-volume recurring revenue. The organization is a recognized leader in the transition to "Green Mobility," operating the UK’s largest fleet of zero-emission electric buses and actively decarbonizing its rail assets.

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Valuation range: EV 500M - 1.5b GBP

Revenue range: 2.5b - 5b GBP

EBITDA range: 450M - 900M GBP

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Press release: view release

Target: go-ahead group

Acquirer: globalvia