SLV has been 100% owned by CINVEN since April 2011.

At what enterprise value was SLV acquired in 2011?

During the acquisition of SLV by CINVEN in 2011, the transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 500M - 1.5b EUR.

When was SLV acquired by CINVEN?

SLV was acquired by CINVEN in 2011.

What was the revenue of SLV at the time of the deal?

The revenue of SLV at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 100M - 200M EUR.

How is the data for the SLV acquisition sourced and is it reliable?

Mynth data is contributed by a professional community of M&A and Private Equity experts. Each transaction, including the SLV deal, is systematically cross-verified by our team using private deal documents and official sources. You can also find the official press release for this transaction here: https://www.cinven.com/news-insights/cinven-to-acquire-lighting-products-provider-slv/

What is the average EV/EBITDA multiple for the Industry & Manufacturing sector in 2026?

The average EV/EBITDA multiple for the Industry & Manufacturing sector in 2026 is 11.6x.

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04/2011

SLV acquired by CINVEN

GERMANY Industrial Equipment / Components / Electrical Equipment EV 500M - 1.5b EUR

Context

Cinven reached an agreement to acquire SLV Group from HgCapital and the company's founder. The deal aimed to accelerate SLV's international expansion, leveraging Cinven's pan-European network and its specific office in Hong Kong to optimize Asian sourcing. Under HgCapital's ownership since 2007, the company successfully expanded its logistics hub in Germany and strengthened its global distribution network. The management team, led by CEO Detlef Harms, remained in place to drive the next stage of growth.

SLV, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2011, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , a level to compare with the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.6x).

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Target

Founded in 1979, SLV is a leading German provider of innovative lighting systems for interior and exterior use. The company operates a specialized wholesaler business model, distributing products through a vast network of partners in 60 countries. It has a strong focus on high-quality LED fixtures and efficient sourcing.

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Other operations with SLV

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Valuation range: EV 500M - 1.5b EUR

Revenue range: 100M - 200M EUR

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Acquirer: cinven