Royston Group acquired by Lsi Industries

UNITED STATES Industrial Equipment / Commercial & Retail Equipment EV $300–700M

Context

LSI Industries agreed to acquire 100% of Royston Group from Industrial Opportunity Partners. The transaction is financed through a fully committed bridge facility, with permanent financing expected to include a mix of equity and debt, subject to Hart-Scott-Rodino antitrust clearance. The acquisition is highly strategic for LSI, combining Royston's complementary capabilities and long-standing customer relationships with LSI's existing retail branding solutions platform, creating the leading integrated retail branding and display solutions provider in North America. IOP had acquired Royston from Stephens Capital Partners in March 2018 and grew the business through four bolt-on acquisitions during its ownership period.

Royston Group, which reported an EBITDA margin of [members only] in 2025, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 5x–12x, standing directly in line with the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.7x in 2026).

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Target

Royston Group is a US-based designer and manufacturer of custom store fixtures, branded signage, and temperature-controlled display cases for retail environments, operating through three brands: Royston (interior casework and merchandisers), SignResource (exterior fuel canopy and storefront signage), and Southern CaseArts (refrigerated and heated food displays). The company's build-to-order model integrates the full value chain from design and engineering through metal and millwork fabrication, assembly, and installation, supporting convenience store remodels, grocery resets, and quick-service restaurant rollouts. Approximately 70% of revenues are derived from remodel activity tied to recurring retailer capital expenditure programmes, providing strong revenue visibility and resilience.

Ent. Value

$300–700M

Equity Value

[members only]

Multiples

EV / Revenue

1x–3x

EV / EBITDA

5x–12x

EV / EBIT

[members only]

Historical Financials (USD)

Year

Rev

EBITDA

EBIT

2025

2024

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Valuation range: EV $300–700M

Revenue range: $250–500M

EBITDA range: $25–50M

EV/Revenue range: 1x - 3x

EV/EBITDA range: 5x - 12x

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FAQ

What transaction does this page cover?

This page covers Lsi Industries’s acquisition of 100% of Royston Group, an American company specialised in Commercial & Retail Equipment, in 2026.

How was the acquisition of Royston Group by Lsi Industries valued, and what multiples were paid?

mynth displays the transaction’s enterprise value within the $300–700M band, its EV/EBITDA multiple within the 5x - 12x range, and its EV/revenue multiple within the 1x - 3x range. Exact figures are available to members.

What were Royston Group’s revenue and EBITDA at the time of the deal?

At the time of the transaction, Royston Group generated annual revenue estimated in the $250–500M range and EBITDA in the $25–50M bracket (FY 2025). Detailed financial figures are available to members.

How does the valuation of Royston Group compare to benchmarks in the Industry & Manufacturing sector?

With an estimated multiple range of 5x - 12x, the transaction stands directly in line with historical averages for the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.7x in 2026).

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