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03/2024

ROBUR INDUSTRY SERVICE acquired by SPIE

GERMANY Industrial Services / Multi-technical Installation EV €300–700M

Context

The acquisition of ROBUR Industry Service Group marks a transformative expansion for the group’s operations in the German market, the largest industrial services landscape in Europe. This strategic move allows the organization to establish a dominant position in the German industrial services sector, a segment where it previously maintained a limited presence. The rationale focuses on enriching the existing service portfolio with advanced capabilities in automation, robotics, and electrification, directly addressing the growing demand for industrial decarbonization. Furthermore, the transaction provides an entry point into the high-growth wind energy maintenance market, reinforcing the group's standing as a key enabler of the energy transition.

ROBUR INDUSTRY SERVICE, which reported an EBITDA margin of [members only] in 2023, 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

ROBUR Industry Service Group is a prominent industrial services provider specializing in high-end technical solutions across the entire industrial value chain. The organization offers a comprehensive range of services including engineering, installation, commissioning, and specialized maintenance for industrial processes and transformation. Its value proposition is built on expertise in automation, robotics, and electrification, which constitute the majority of its operations. Additionally, the entity is a technical pioneer in the maintenance of both offshore and onshore wind turbines, supporting the renewable energy sector with specialized field services. The firm’s strategy follows a "follow-the-client" approach, ensuring long-term partnerships with a diversified portfolio of blue-chip industrial companies. By focusing on the decarbonization of industrial processes and the transition of the energy mix, the organization plays a critical role in the modernization of the European manufacturing landscape. The entity operates through a decentralized structure of highly qualified technical teams across Europe and the Americas.

Ent. Value

€300–700M

Equity Value

[members only]

Multiples

EV / Revenue

below 1.5x

EV / EBITDA

5x–12x

EV / EBIT

[members only]

Historical Financials (EUR)

Year
Rev
EBITDA
EBIT
2023
€250–500M
€25–50M
[members only]
2022
€250–500M
€25–50M
[members only]

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Valuation range: EV €300–700M

Revenue range: €250–500M

EBITDA range: €25–50M

EV/Revenue range: below 1.5x

EV/EBITDA range: 5x - 12x

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