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10/2024

POLARIS LABORATORIES

Acquired by

RIVERSPAN PARTNERS

UNITED STATES Industrial Services / TIC (Testing, Inspection, Certification) REV 1m EUR - 100m EUR

Context

Riverspan Partners has finalized the acquisition of POLARIS Laboratories to support the organization’s next phase of technical innovation and geographic scaling. This transaction facilitates a strategic partnership with the existing management team, led by CEO Bryan Debshaw, and focuses on accelerating the group's growth trajectory within the predictive maintenance market. The strategic rationale for the acquisition centers on the development of cutting-edge solutions, including the launch of the proprietary HORIZON tools and the integration of advanced automation technologies across the laboratory network. By leveraging Riverspan’s industrial expertise, the organization aims to broaden its product offerings and expand its operational footprint beyond its current locations in North America, Europe, and Latin America. The partnership is designed to capitalize on the increasing demand for AI-enabled technical analysis in high-stakes industries such as mining and energy, where predictive insights are essential for reducing operational risks. This integration reinforces the group’s leadership in fluid analysis while providing the capital necessary to explore new market verticals and enhance its predictive software capabilities. The transaction, whose size is confidential, is reported to have been completed at a valuation of around 15 times EBITDA.

POLARIS LABORATORIES, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2024, 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

POLARIS Laboratories is a specialized provider of advanced laboratory testing and AI-enabled analysis services for oils, fuels, coolants, and greases. The organization serves mission-critical applications across the transportation, mining, industrial, oil and gas, and marine sectors. Its business model centers on predictive maintenance, leveraging high-tech fluid analysis to detect contamination, wear metals, and leaks before equipment failure occurs. The firm’s value proposition is built on reducing costly unscheduled downtime and extending asset life through actionable insights delivered via specialized software. Strategically, the entity focuses on scientific innovation and the integration of advanced automation technologies to monitor heavy machinery and backup power systems. By operating a global network of laboratories, the firm provides essential technical data that supports operational efficiency for large-scale industrial fleets and infrastructure.

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Target: polaris laboratories

Acquirer: riverspan partners