At what enterprise value was PEAK SENSORS acquired in 2023?

During the acquisition of PEAK SENSORS by SDI GROUP in 2023, the company was valued at an estimated revenue multiple of below 5x. The transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 0M - 15M GBP. By registering for free, you get access to complete and exact transaction details including enterprise value, revenue, and EBITDA. Additionally, our database shows that the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) industry currently tracks an average EBITDA multiple of 14.8x, providing a valuable benchmark for this transaction.

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When was PEAK SENSORS acquired by SDI GROUP?

PEAK SENSORS was acquired by SDI GROUP in 2023.

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05/2023

PEAK SENSORS acquired by SDI GROUP

UNITED KINGDOM Hardware & Electronics / Electronic Components / Sensors & Optics EV 0M - 15M GBP

Context

The successful acquisition of Peak Sensors by SDI Group signals a definitive tactical expansion of the group's presence within the industrial thermal monitoring market. This transaction facilitates the integration of Peak Sensors’ specialized high-temperature hardware into SDI Group’s broader Sensors & Controls division, creating a more diversified portfolio of industrial sensing solutions. The strategic rationale for the move centers on the industrial synergy between Peak Sensors’ expertise in custom thermocouple engineering and SDI Group’s established international distribution network and financial resources.

PEAK SENSORS, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2023, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, a level to compare with the average currently observed in the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector (14.8x).

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Target

Peak Sensors operates as a premier technology organization dedicated to the design and manufacturing of high-performance temperature sensing equipment. The entity’s business model is centered on a proprietary framework of standard and custom-engineered thermocouples and resistance thermometers. Its value proposition is anchored in technical operational depth, providing critical thermal monitoring solutions capable of withstanding the extreme environments of incinerators, cement kilns, and glass production facilities. Strategically, the firm focuses on a highly consultative engineering approach, tailoring sensor specifications to the unique kinematic and thermal requirements of heavy industrial automation. By maintaining a specialized focus on harsh-environment sensing, the organization ensures a mission-critical role in the structural maintenance of energy-from-waste and ceramic processing infrastructures. The entity prioritizes manufacturing reliability and technical agility to facilitate the structural safety of global thermal processing operations.

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Valuation range: EV 0M - 15M GBP

Revenue range: 0M - 5M GBP

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Target: peak sensors

Acquirer: sdi group