At what enterprise value was LGC GROUP acquired in 2015?

During the acquisition of LGC GROUP by KKR in 2015, the transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 500M - 1.5b GBP.

What was the EV/EBITDA of LGC GROUP when it was acquired by KKR?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for LGC GROUP is in the range of 10x - 18x.

When was LGC GROUP acquired by KKR?

LGC GROUP was acquired by KKR in 2015.

What was the revenue of LGC GROUP at the time of the deal?

The revenue of LGC GROUP at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 150M - 250M GBP.

What was the EBITDA of LGC GROUP during the acquisition?

LGC GROUP's EBITDA is estimated to be in the range of 50M - 100M GBP.

How is the data for the LGC GROUP acquisition sourced and is it reliable?

Mynth data is contributed by a professional community of M&A and Private Equity experts. Each transaction, including the LGC GROUP deal, is systematically cross-verified by our team using private deal documents and official sources. You can also find the official press release for this transaction here: https://www.reuters.com/article/business/private-equity-consortium-to-buy-uk-testing-firm-lgc-from-kkr-idUSKBN1XV1DR/

What is the average EV/EBITDA multiple for the Business Services sector in 2026?

The average EV/EBITDA multiple for the Business Services sector in 2026 is 11.4x.

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12/2015

LGC GROUP acquired by KKR

UNITED KINGDOM Industrial Services / TIC (Testing, Inspection, Certification) EV 500M - 1.5b GBP

Context

KKR has signed a definitive agreement to acquire LGC Group from the private equity firm Bridgepoint. This secondary LBO marks a transition for LGC following its ownership by Bridgepoint, which acquired the company in 2010. The strategic rationale for the acquisition is to leverage KKR’s global platform to accelerate LGC’s growth, particularly in North America and Asia. KKR intends to support the company’s ongoing focus on R&D and pursue an aggressive buy-and-build strategy to consolidate the fragmented life sciences tools and services market. The transaction is subject to customary antitrust approvals and is expected to close in the first quarter of 2016. Simpson Thacher acted as legal counsel to KKR for this acquisition.

It is worth noting that the fund Bridgepoint took control of Lgc Group through an LBO in 2010.

LGC GROUP, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2014, 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

LGC Group is a global leader in the Life Science Tools sector, providing critical measurement tools, specialty genomics reagents, and supply chain assurance standards. Established in 1842, the organization serves over 50,000 laboratories worldwide across human healthcare, agri-food, and environmental markets. Its portfolio includes proficiency testing schemes and analytical science capabilities essential for public safety and product regulation. The entity operates a global network across 22 countries and employs more than 3,200 people, including internationally recognized scientific experts. Under its mission "Science for a Safer World," the group enables organizations to develop and commercialize new products while advancing research in genomics and quality assurance.

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List of similar M&A transactions (Date, Acquirer, Target, Country, Sub-sector)
Date	Acquirer	Target	Country	Sector
04/2020	CINVEN / ASTORG	LGC GROUP	UNITED KINGDOM	TIC (Testing, Inspection, Certification)
02/2010	BRIDGEPOINT	LGC GROUP	UNITED KINGDOM	TIC (Testing, Inspection, Certification)

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Valuation range: EV 500M - 1.5b GBP

Revenue range: 150M - 250M GBP

EBITDA range: 50M - 100M GBP

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Acquirer: kkr