PREMIER WATER acquired by DXP ENTERPRISES
Context
The global industrial leader has successfully finalized the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of the target, marking a definitive expansion of its technical footprint within the North and South Carolina regions. This strategic transaction represents a key milestone in the group’s effort to accelerate end-market diversification, specifically targeting the high-growth water and wastewater treatment segments. The strategic rationale for the move centers on the acquirer’s objective to incorporate specialized technical talent and rotating equipment expertise that complements its existing environmental services portfolio.
PREMIER WATER, which reported an EBITDA margin of [members only] in 2021, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 5x–12x, representing a discount to the average currently observed in the Business Services sector (11.4x).
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Target
DXP Enterprises is a premier global technology organization providing a comprehensive range of industrial products and service solutions. The organization’s business model is structured around a multidisciplinary framework of maintenance, repair, and operating (MROP) services, specializing in rotating equipment, power transmission, and fluid handling systems. Its value proposition is centered on technical operational depth and cost-saving supply chain solutions for complex industrial ecosystems. Strategically, the firm pursues an aggressive inorganic growth model, acquiring specialized technical platforms to drive geographic densification and enhance its service-led revenue streams across the energy, water, and general industrial sectors. By maintaining a dominant position in the North American industrial distribution landscape, the entity facilitates the structural efficiency and reliability of mission-critical production environments. The group prioritizes long-term value creation through the integration of technical expertise with industrialized supply chain management.
Ent. Value
$0–15M
Equity Value
[members only]
Multiples
EV / Revenue
1x–3x
EV / EBITDA
5x–12x
EV / EBIT
[members only]
Historical Financials (USD)
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Valuation range: EV $0–15M
Revenue range: $0–5M
EBITDA range: $0–5M
EV/Revenue range: 1x - 3x
EV/EBITDA range: 5x - 12x
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Target: premier water