At what enterprise value was MECOMER acquired in 2019?

During the acquisition of MECOMER by SECHE ENVIRONNEMENT in 2019, the transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 20M - 50M EUR.

What was the EV/EBITDA of MECOMER when it was acquired by SECHE ENVIRONNEMENT?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for MECOMER is in the range of 5x - 12x.

When was MECOMER acquired by SECHE ENVIRONNEMENT?

MECOMER was acquired by SECHE ENVIRONNEMENT in 2019.

What was the revenue of MECOMER at the time of the deal?

The revenue of MECOMER at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 25M - 50M EUR.

What was the EBITDA of MECOMER during the acquisition?

MECOMER's EBITDA is estimated to be in the range of 5M - 25M EUR.

How is the data for the MECOMER acquisition sourced and is it reliable?

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04/2019

MECOMER acquired by SECHE ENVIRONNEMENT

ITALY Utilities (Regulated Infrastructure) / Waste Management / Hazardous Waste EV 20M - 50M EUR

Context

Seche Environnement acquired a majority stake in Mecomer. This transaction marks the group's third international acquisition within a single year, following entries into Peru and South Africa. The deal was structured to allow the founder's son and current manager, Stefano Ferrante, to retain a minority interest and continue leading the company's operations. The strategic rationale for the acquisition is to establish a solid industrial base in Italy, a key European market for hazardous waste, while leveraging the target's specialized laboratory and logistical capabilities to serve the group's pan-European industrial clients.

MECOMER, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2018, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of .

Target

Established in 1987 and headquartered in the Milan region, Mecomer is a specialized Italian operator in the management of hazardous waste flows for high-stakes Corporate sectors, including chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and energy. The company operates an advanced analytical laboratory and two major transfer sites. With a team of 150 experts, it provides comprehensive waste treatment and logistics services, ensuring regulatory compliance and environmental safety for large-scale Corporate producers. At the time of the transaction, the firm held a strong regional position in Lombardy, one of Europe's most Corporateized areas.

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Valuation range: EV 20M - 50M EUR

Revenue range: 25M - 50M EUR

EBITDA range: 5M - 25M EUR

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Press release: view release

Acquirer: seche environnement