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05/2026

LSTC GROUP

Acquired by

SOCOTEC

UNITED KINGDOM Industrial Services / TIC (Testing, Inspection, Certification) REV 5M - 25M GBP

Context

The acquisition of LSTC Group by SOCOTEC UK & Ireland represents a strategic move to strengthen the company's infrastructure capabilities, particularly in the power transmission and distribution sector. The deal complements SOCOTEC's existing portfolio of services, which includes geotechnical engineering, construction testing, monitoring, and surveying. By incorporating LSTC Group's specialized expertise, SOCOTEC can increasingly offer services to the critical transmission and distribution sector, enhancing its position in a highly strategic market. The acquisition is fully aligned with SOCOTEC Group's global strategy to accelerate its development in critical infrastructure, particularly in power grids, which are essential to the energy transition. The deal is expected to play a central role in SOCOTEC UK & Ireland's growth strategy, enhancing infrastructure safety and reliability across the UK and Ireland. The combined entity will have a stronger presence in the UK's regulated energy infrastructure market, with a diverse portfolio of services and a talented team of experts.

LSTC GROUP, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2025, 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

LSTC Group is a trusted provider of engineering, design, and asset inspection services primarily for the UK's regulated energy infrastructure sector. With a history dating back to 1954, the company has established itself as a specialist in the field, serving transmission owners, distribution network operators, independent connection providers, and project developers across the energy infrastructure sector. LSTC Group's service portfolio includes overhead line design and CAD services, survey capabilities, geotechnical assessments, earthing solutions, infrastructure projects, and comprehensive asset inspection services. The company's revenue stream is well-diversified within the UK's RIIO-regulated energy infrastructure market, which is expected to continue growing through to 2030 and beyond. LSTC Group's team has built strong relationships with major transmission and distribution network operators, and its expertise in serving the UK's regulated energy infrastructure sector has made it an attractive partner for SOCOTEC UK & Ireland.

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Revenue range: 5M - 25M GBP

EBITDA range: 0M - 5M GBP

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Authors: mynth contributor (mynth data is contributed by M&A / PE professionals and systematically cross-verified with private deal documents and official press releases).

Press release: view release

Target: lstc group

Acquirer: socotec