At what enterprise value was SOCOTEC acquired in 2008?

During the acquisition of SOCOTEC by QUALIUM in 2008, the transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 300M - 700M EUR.

When was SOCOTEC acquired by QUALIUM?

SOCOTEC was acquired by QUALIUM in 2008.

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 250M - 500M EUR.

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://capitalfinance.lesechos.fr/deals/lbo/socotec-sallie-a-deux-nouveaux-fonds-104282

What is the average EV/EBITDA multiple for the Business Services sector in 2026?

The average EV/EBITDA multiple for the Business Services sector in 2026 is 11.4x.

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07/2008

SOCOTEC acquired by QUALIUM

FRANCE Industrial Services / TIC (Testing, Inspection, Certification) EV 300M - 700M EUR

Context

Qualium Investissement has acquired a majority stake in Socotec from its employees and management, marking the group’s transition from an employee-shareholder model to a private equity-backed structure. This primary LBO was finalized following a competitive process involving over thirty candidates, including both strategic and financial bidders. By bringing in a major institutional shareholder, Socotec aims to consolidate its domestic leadership in technical control while defining clear international strategic priorities. The partnership provides the financial resources and strategic oversight necessary to navigate a shifting economic landscape and to reorganize internal structures for enhanced operational efficiency. This deal serves as the foundation for Socotec's transformation into a diversified international platform, enabling the entity to explore new industrial service verticals and expand its geographic footprint beyond the French market.

SOCOTEC, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2008, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , a level to compare with the average currently observed in the Business Services sector (11.4x).

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Target

SOCOTEC is a leading international group specialized in Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC), serving the construction, infrastructure, and industrial sectors. Operating as a trusted third party, the company ensures the integrity, safety, and performance of built assets throughout their entire lifecycle. Its comprehensive business model encompasses a wide array of technical services, including regulatory compliance monitoring, quality control, environmental consultancy, and risk management. With a robust global presence and a workforce of several thousand specialized engineers, the organization maintains a premier positioning as a technical expert for complex engineering projects. The firm’s value proposition is built on its ability to mitigate operational risks for developers and asset owners while navigating increasingly stringent environmental and safety regulations.

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Other operations with SOCOTEC

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05/2026	SOCOTEC	LSTC GROUP	UNITED KINGDOM	TIC (Testing, Inspection, Certification)
05/2024	BPIFRANCE / MUBADALA	SOCOTEC	FRANCE	TIC (Testing, Inspection, Certification)
12/2019	CLAYTON, DUBILIER & RICE (CD&R)	SOCOTEC	FRANCE	TIC (Testing, Inspection, Certification)
12/2013	SOCOTEC	ATS	FRANCE	TIC (Testing, Inspection, Certification)
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Valuation range: EV 300M - 700M EUR

Revenue range: 250M - 500M EUR

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Target: socotec

Acquirer: qualium