Who owns GO-AHEAD GROUP?

GO-AHEAD GROUP has been 100% owned by GLOBALVIA since June 2022.

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

During the acquisition of GO-AHEAD GROUP by GLOBALVIA in 2022, the transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 500M - 1.5b GBP.

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.

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.

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.

How is the data for the GO-AHEAD GROUP acquisition sourced and is it reliable?

Mynth data is contributed by a professional community of M&A and Private Equity experts. Each transaction, including the GO-AHEAD GROUP deal, is systematically cross-verified by our team using private deal documents and official sources. You can also find the official press release for this transaction here: https://www.globalvia.com/en/noticia/at-globalvia-we-complete-the-purchase-of-the-british-group-go-ahead-together-with-kinetic/G

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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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 in 2021, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , a level than the average currently observed in the Business Services sector (11.4x).

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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