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11/2021

GROUPE CLIMATER acquired by COBEPA

FRANCE Facility Management / Maintenance / HVAC EV 300M - 700M EUR

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.

GROUPE CLIMATER, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2020, 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

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

List of similar M&A transactions (Date, Acquirer, Target, Country, Sector, Deal Context)
DateAcquirerTargetCountrySectorDeal Context
02/2025ICGGROUPE CLIMATERFRANCEFacility Management

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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Valuation range: EV 300M - 700M EUR

Revenue range: 150M - 250M EUR

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Target: groupe climater

Acquirer: cobepa