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GROUPE CLIMATER

Acquired by

COBEPA

FRANCE Facility Management EV [100m EUR - 500m EUR] 11/2021

Target

GROUPE CLIMATER

Acquirer

COBEPA

Context

Cobepa acquired a majority stake in Groupe Climater from Sagard. The deal marks the start of a new growth cycle focused on geographical expansion and energy transition services. The management team and historical founders retained a significant minority stake to maintain the group's entrepreneurial culture.

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This transaction is part of the Business Services industry, which currently tracks an average EBITDA multiple of 11.1x since the beginning of 2026, 0.8% increase compared to 2025. 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

Founded in 1989, Groupe Climater is a leading French independent specialist in climate engineering and HVAC services. The group operates across the entire value chain: design, installation, and recurring maintenance of thermal, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. It primarily serves the tertiary (offices), healthcare, and Corporate sectors through a decentralized network of over 40 specialized regional agencies.

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Other operations with GROUPE CLIMATER

DateAcquirerTargetCountrySectorDeal Context
02/2025ICGGROUPE CLIMATERFRANCEHVAC

ICG acquired a majority stake in Groupe Climater, facilitating the exit of previous financial sponsors (including Credit Agricole Regions Investissement and others). The deal was structured to support the group's "LBO 4" phase, focusing on accelerating national coverage and expanding service offerings in energy renovation. The management team, which has led the group through several successful LBO cycles, remains significantly invested.

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