PIRTEK EUROPE acquired by FRANCHISE BRANDS
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The strategic rationale for this transformational acquisition is to significantly expand the Group’s B2B service range and establish a scaled operational platform in Continental Europe. Pirtek provides a high-quality infrastructure of service centers and mobile vans that Franchise Brands intends to use as a launchpad for its existing brands into new European markets. The transaction advances the board's goal of becoming a diversified international franchisor with balanced geographic revenue. To finance the deal, Franchise Brands utilized a combination of a £90 million equity placing, a £55 million term loan, and a £55 million revolving credit facility. The acquisition integrates a business with a 19% 5-year CAGR in underlying profits, providing immediate accretion to group earnings and strengthening its portfolio of mission-critical services.
PIRTEK EUROPE, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2022, 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
Pirtek Europe is a leading provider of mission-critical, emergency on-site hydraulic hose replacement and associated services. Operating through a franchised business model, the company guarantees a one-hour arrival time, 24/7/365, to minimize downtime for industrial and commercial clients. Its value proposition is centered on speed and technical reliability, delivered via a specialized fleet of 838 mobile service vehicles and 213 service centers. Strategically, Pirtek has established a dominant market position across eight European countries, serving diverse sectors including construction, manufacturing, and logistics. The group specializes in "emergency response" maintenance, positioning itself as an essential service partner for infrastructure-heavy industries where equipment failure results in high hourly costs.
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Valuation range: EV 100M - 350M GBP
Revenue range: 100M - 200M GBP
EBITDA range: 5M - 25M GBP
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