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05/2023

PEAK SENSORS acquired by SDI GROUP

UNITED KINGDOM Hardware & Electronics / Electronic Components / Sensors & Optics EV £0–15M

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 [members only] in 2023, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of [members only], to compare with the average currently observed in the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector (14.7x).

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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.

Ent. Value

£0–15M

Equity Value

[members only]

Multiples

EV / Revenue

1x–3x

EV / EBITDA

[members only]

EV / EBIT

5x–12x

Historical Financials (GBP)

Year
Rev
EBITDA
EBIT
2023
£0–5M
[members only]
£0–5M
2022
£0–5M
[members only]
£0–5M

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Valuation range: EV £0–15M

Revenue range: £0–5M

EV/Revenue range: 1x - 3x

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Target: peak sensors

Acquirer: sdi group