At what enterprise value was SOCOTEC acquired in 2019?

During the acquisition of SOCOTEC by CLAYTON, DUBILIER & RICE (CD&R) in 2019, the company was valued at an estimated revenue multiple of below 5x. The transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 1b - 4b EUR. By registering for free, you get access to complete and exact transaction details including enterprise value, revenue, and EBITDA. Additionally, our database shows that the Business Services industry currently tracks an average EBITDA multiple of 11.1x, providing a valuable benchmark for this transaction.

What was the EV/EBITDA of SOCOTEC when it was acquired by CLAYTON, DUBILIER & RICE (CD&R)?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for SOCOTEC is in the range of 10x - 18x. For comparison, the Business Services sector currently shows an average EBITDA multiple of 11.1x. Join our community for free to access full valuation data and industry trends.

When was SOCOTEC acquired by CLAYTON, DUBILIER & RICE (CD&R)?

SOCOTEC was acquired by CLAYTON, DUBILIER & RICE (CD&R) in 2019.

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

The revenue of SOCOTEC at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 500M - 1b EUR. Register for free to access the full transaction report and exact valuation multiples.

What was the EBITDA of SOCOTEC during the acquisition?

SOCOTEC's EBITDA is estimated to be in the range of 100M - 200M EUR. Join our community for free to access complete and exact deal data.

What is Enterprise Value (EV)?

Enterprise Value (EV) is a measure of a company's total value, often used as a more comprehensive alternative to equity market capitalization. EV includes in its calculation the market capitalization of a company but also short-term and long-term debt as well as any cash on the company's balance sheet.

What is the EV/EBITDA multiple and why is it used?

The EV/EBITDA multiple is a financial ratio that compares a company's Enterprise Value (EV) to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA). It is widely used in M&A and valuation because it allows for comparisons between companies with different capital structures and provides a clear view of operational profitability.

How is the data for the SOCOTEC 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 SOCOTEC 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.cdr.com/portfolio/socotec

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12/2019

SOCOTEC

Acquired by

CLAYTON, DUBILIER & RICE (CD&R)

FRANCE Industrial Services / TIC (Testing, Inspection, Certification) EV 1b - 4b EUR

SOCOTEC acquired by CLAYTON, DUBILIER & RICE (CD&R)

FRANCE Industrial Services / TIC (Testing, Inspection, Certification) EV 1b - 4b EUR

Context

Clayton Dubilier & Rice has signed an agreement to acquire a significant minority stake in Socotec, taking over the positions previously held by Five Arrows and BIP Investment Partners. This transaction occurs alongside the existing majority shareholder, Cobepa, which has controlled the group since 2013. The capital reorganization follows a period of rapid international growth, most notably the recent acquisition of the American firm Vidaris, which allowed the target to establish a major presence in the North American building consultancy market. The deal marks one of the most significant leveraged buyouts of the year in the French market. The strategic entry of the new investor is intended to support the management team in its continued buy,and,build strategy and to provide the permanent capital necessary for further global expansion. The existing debt structure was recently repackaged through a senior loan facility to support the group,s increased scale and recent acquisition activities.

SOCOTEC, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2019, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, representing a LOGIN to the average currently observed in the Business Services sector (11.1x).

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SOCOTEC is a french leading global provider of Testing, Inspection, Certification, and Compliance (TICC) services for the building and infrastructure sectors.

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Other operations with SOCOTEC

Date	Acquirer	Target	Country	Sector	Deal Context
05/2024	BPIFRANCE / MUBADALA	SOCOTEC	FRANCE	Industrial Services	SOCOTEC is a french leading global provider of Testing, Inspection, Certification, and Compliance (TICC) services for the building and infrastructure sectors.
12/2013	SOCOTEC	ATS	FRANCE	Industrial Services	ATS is a specialized technical service provider focusing on global quality control, analysis, testing, and technical inspections for industrial sectors. The organization operates primarily within the oil and gas, building and civil engineering (BTP), and metallurgy industries. Its value proposition centers on ensuring industrial safety, material integrity, and regulatory compliance through a network of international subsidiaries. The entity’s strategy focuses on delivering technical expertise in complex energy environments, providing mission-critical verification services to major industrial operators and engineering firms. By managing comprehensive quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) programs, the firm supports the reliability of large-scale infrastructure and energy projects. Its international operational model allows for localized technical oversight in key global energy hubs and industrial manufacturing centers.
12/2012	COBEPA	SOCOTEC	FRANCE	Industrial Services	SOCOTEC is a french leading global provider of Testing, Inspection, Certification, and Compliance (TICC) services for the building and infrastructure sectors.
07/2008	QUALIUM	SOCOTEC	FRANCE	Industrial Services	SOCOTEC is a french leading global provider of Testing, Inspection, Certification, and Compliance (TICC) services for the building and infrastructure sectors.

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Valuation range: EV 1b - 4b EUR

Revenue range: 500M - 1b EUR

EBITDA range: 100M - 200M EUR

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Acquirer: clayton, dubilier & rice (cd&r)