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GSE

Acquired by

GOLDBECK

FRANCE Construction EV [100m EUR - 500m EUR] 03/2019

Target

GSE

Acquirer

GOLDBECK

Context

Goldbeck has successfully finalized the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of GSE, marking a significant milestone in the creation of a premier European leader in turnkey commercial construction. This strategic transaction involves the full exit of the previous private equity sponsor, TowerBrook Capital Partners, which facilitated the organization's rapid international expansion over the past decade. The strategic rationale for the move centers on the high degree of geographic and technical complementarity between the two organizations. While the acquirer maintains a dominant presence in Central and Northern Europe, the partnership provides immediate access to high-growth markets in Southern and Eastern Europe, as well as an established operational footprint in China.

GSE, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2018, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGINcurrently observed in the Construction & Real Estate sector.

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Target

GSE is a specialized industrial organization operating as a global contractor for turnkey commercial real estate projects. The entity’s business model is centered on providing a comprehensive "Global Contractor" solution, managing every phase of a construction project from financial structuring and land qualification to technical design, execution, and after-sales service. Its value proposition lies in its contractual commitment to price, deadlines, and technical quality for industrial, logistics, and tertiary facilities. Strategically, the firm focuses on technical operational depth and agility, supporting multinational corporations and logistics providers in their facility expansion across international markets. By integrating specialized R&D efforts into its construction lifecycle, the organization facilitates the modernization of sustainable and functional workspaces. The firm prioritizes an entrepreneurial culture and client-centric engineering to maintain its position as a preferred partner in the commercial building landscape.

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