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11/2023

GREEN INSTRUMENTS acquired by LIFCO

DENMARK Industrial Equipment / Special Machinery / Instrumentation & Measurement REV DKK 100–200M

Context

Green Instruments has been acquired by Lifco. The strategic rationale for the move centers on the industrial synergy between Green Instruments' market-leading position in IMO-compliant monitoring systems and Lifco’s established expertise in scaling niche technical leaders through a decentralized operating model. This operation enable Lifco to reinforce its ability to address the increasing demand for high-reliability environmental monitoring driven by the maritime sector’s transition to carbon-neutral operations. The partnership is designed to leverage the group’s industrialized R&D resources and global presence to support the continued scaling of Green Instruments’ proprietary sensing portfolio across international shipping hubs. This integration facilitates the creation of a more robust environmental technology platform, providing the strategic depth required to navigate the maturing landscape of global maritime regulation. The move solidifies Lifco’s standing as a primary enabler of mission-critical emission transparency and industrial sustainability.

GREEN INSTRUMENTS, which reported an EBITDA margin of [members only] in 2022, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of [members only], to compare with the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.7x).

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Target

Green Instruments is a specialized technology organization dedicated to the design, engineering, and manufacturing of advanced measurement systems for maritime exhaust and water emissions. The entity’s business model is centered on a proprietary framework of continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS) that track sulfur oxides (SOx), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and particulate matter directly from vessel exhaust streams. Its value proposition is anchored in technical operational depth, providing shipowners and operators with the highly reliable data necessary to ensure compliance with stringent global environmental protocols. Strategically, the firm focuses on the mission-critical needs of the global fleet, offering sensors that must operate accurately in the extreme thermal and saline conditions of marine environments. By maintaining a niche leadership position in scrubber monitoring and oil mist detection, the organization ensures a vital role in the structural modernization of sustainable maritime transport. The entity prioritizes technical reliability and industrialized longevity to facilitate the structural safety of ocean-going vessels.

Ent. Value

DKK 100–200M

Equity Value

[members only]

Multiples

EV / Revenue

[members only]

EV / EBITDA

[members only]

EV / EBIT

[members only]

Historical Financials (DKK)

Year
Rev
EBITDA
EBIT
2022
DKK 100–200M
DKK 25–50M
[members only]
2021
DKK 100–200M
DKK 25–50M
[members only]

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Revenue range: DKK 100–200M

EBITDA range: DKK 25–50M

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Acquirer: lifco