IK Partners takes majority stake in Sansidor
Context
IK Partners, through its IK Small Cap III Fund, has signed an agreement to invest in Sansidor alongside existing shareholders HC Partners, the original founders, and the management team. This transaction marks a new phase of growth for the Group, which was originally created in 2018 through a series of acquisitions. The strategic rationale for the investment is to accelerate the Group’s active buy,and,build strategy within the highly fragmented European testing, inspection, and services market. Under the new ownership structure, the Group plans to further develop its internal M&A engine to drive market consolidation and increase cross,selling across its network of companies. A key component of the future strategy includes international expansion, with an initial geographic focus on entering the German market. The partnership seeks to build upon the resilient nature of the Group’s service offering, which benefits from strong regulatory tailwinds and a loyal customer base across more than nine thousand clients.
The acquisition of Sansidor is part of the growth strategy of IK Partners, which already has several external growth operations under its belt, notably Checkmate Fire in 2024.
Sansidor, which reported an EBITDA margin of [members only] in 2024, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of Above 20x.
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Target
Sansidor is a fast,growing testing, inspection, and related services provider based in the Netherlands, specializing in the safety, health, and sustainability of the built environment. The Group operates as a "one,stop shop" for small, medium, and large enterprises, offering a broad suite of recurring, compliance,led services across four primary segments: Water Safety, Fire Protection, Electricity, and Building Integrity. Additionally, the Group maintains specialized niches in Infection Prevention and air measurements. Its business model is built on a decentralized network of high,performing specialist companies that maintain their entrepreneurial culture while benefiting from central support. This structure ensures a high level of customer stickiness, driven by stringent insurance, regulatory, and legal requirements that necessitate regular inspections of technical installations and building systems.
Ent. Value
€100–350M
Equity Value
[members only]
Multiples
EV / Revenue
2x–6x
EV / EBITDA
Above 20x
EV / EBIT
[members only]
Historical Financials (EUR)
Other operations with IK Partners
| Date | Acquirer | Target | Country | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/2024 | NEXTSTAGE / IK PARTNERS | EUROBIO SCIENTIFIC | FRANCE | Diagnostic Equipment |
| 08/2024 | IK PARTNERS | OCTIME GROUP | FRANCE | ERP, HR & Finance |
| 03/2024 | IK PARTNERS | CHECKMATE FIRE | UNITED KINGDOM | Security & Guarding |
| 02/2024 | IK PARTNERS | EUROFEU | FRANCE | Safety & Security |
| 06/2023 | IK PARTNERS | GOODLIFE FOODS | NETHERLANDS | Food Products |
| 10/2022 | IK PARTNERS | UNITHER | FRANCE | CDMO |
| 06/2022 | EQUISTONE / IK PARTNERS / SAGARD / EMZ PARTNERS / SOCIETE GENERALE CAPITAL PARTENAIRES | SAFIC-ALCAN | FRANCE | Specialty Chemicals |
| 02/2022 | IK PARTNERS | SOFIA DEVELOPPEMENT | FRANCE | Healthcare |
| 01/2022 | IK PARTNERS | RENTA GROUP | FINLAND | Equipment Rental |
| 12/2021 | VIVALTO PARTNERS / IK PARTNERS / MACSF / ARKEA CAPITAL / BNP PARIBAS DEVELOPPEMENT | VIVALTO SANTÉ | FRANCE | Clinics / Hospitals |
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Valuation range: EV €100–350M
Revenue range: €50–100M
EBITDA range: €5–25M
EV/Revenue range: 2x - 6x
EV/EBITDA range: Above 20x
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