GSV (GRØNVOLD & SCHOU VESTERGAARD) acquired by KILOUTOU
Context
Kiloutou acquired GSV, the Danish market leader, to establish its third major European pillar alongside France and Poland. This acquisition, the largest in Kiloutou's history at the time, allowed the group to integrate a highly digitalized player and expand its geographical footprint to Northern Europe.
The acquisition of Gsv is part of the growth strategy of Kiloutou, which already has several external growth operations under its belt, notably Ab Materiels in 2021.
GSV (GRØNVOLD & SCHOU VESTERGAARD), which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2021, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , representing a to the average currently observed in the Business Services sector (11.4x).
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Target
The undisputed leader in the Danish equipment rental market. GSV provides a comprehensive range of machinery (aerial platforms, earthmoving, modular space) and digital solutions for the construction and Corporate sectors.
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Valuation range: EV 300M - 700M EUR
Revenue range: 100M - 200M EUR
EBITDA range: 25M - 50M EUR
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Acquirer: kiloutou