SAFETEC acquired by HALMA
Context
Halma plc has acquired the entire share capital of Safetec S.r.l. from the founding Stumpo and Modoni families. The transaction involves a full cash consideration. Safetec will continue to operate as a standalone company within Halma's Safety sector, retaining its current management team led by CEO Marco Stumpo. This acquisition enhances Halma's capabilities in fire and gas detection for complex industrial environments and expands its geographical footprint in the Middle East and Africa energy sectors. The deal provides a full exit for the founding families while ensuring operational continuity for the business.
The acquisition of Safetec is part of the growth strategy of Halma, which already has several external growth operations under its belt, notably E2s Group in 2025.
SAFETEC, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2024, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , representing a to the average currently observed in the Business Services sector (11.5x).
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Target
Founded in 2003, Safetec is an Italian engineering company specializing in complex fire and gas safety systems. It provides end-to-end solutions (design, procurement, construction, commissioning) for high-hazard industries such as Oil & Gas, Energy, Chemical, and Pharmaceutical. The company has a strong presence in the Middle East, Europe, and Africa.
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Valuation range: EV 50M - 150M EUR
Revenue range: 10M - 30M EUR
EBITDA range: 5M - 25M EUR
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Acquirer: halma