At what enterprise value was SUPPLIER ASSESSMENT SERVICES acquired in 2018?

During the acquisition of SUPPLIER ASSESSMENT SERVICES by WARBURG PINCUS in 2018, the company was valued at an estimated revenue multiple of 10x - 18x. The transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 100M - 350M GBP. 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 SUPPLIER ASSESSMENT SERVICES when it was acquired by WARBURG PINCUS?

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What was the EBITDA of SUPPLIER ASSESSMENT SERVICES during the acquisition?

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06/2018

SUPPLIER ASSESSMENT SERVICES acquired by WARBURG PINCUS

UNITED KINGDOM Industrial Services / TIC (Testing, Inspection, Certification) EV 100M - 350M GBP

Context

Warburg Pincus has finalized the acquisition of Supplier Assessment Services from Capita plc. This strategic carve-out includes the prominent Constructionline and Acclaim portfolios, marking a significant entry for the private equity firm into the UK’s third-party risk management space. The investment thesis for the acquisition is based on the increasing criticality of supply chain risk management and the rising global requirements for stringent health, safety, and procurement standards. Warburg Pincus intends to leverage the target's existing platform and deep network to accelerate growth through product enhancement and expansion into new industry verticals. The partnership aims to capitalize on the success of the target’s multi-level accreditation products and its single-source accreditation model, which provides essential resilience to public and private sector customers. By transitioning from a corporate-owned division to a private equity-backed entity, the organization gains the financial flexibility and operational support required to scale its technology-enabled services both domestically and internationally. This transaction reflects the growing demand for mission-critical compliance solutions in highly regulated infrastructure and service industries.

SUPPLIER ASSESSMENT SERVICES, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2017, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, a level LOGIN than the average currently observed in the Business Services sector (11.1x).

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Target

Supplier Assessment Services is a leading provider of technology-enabled third-party pre-qualification, health and safety accreditation, and supply chain risk management services. The organization operates primarily through its core brands, including its flagship platform which acts as a central hub for qualification data, and a safety accreditation member scheme. The entity’s value proposition centers on reducing the administrative burden and cost for both buyers and suppliers by providing a single source of verified accreditation data. Its business model leverages a standardized question set to collect, assess, and monitor massive volumes of supplier information, ensuring compliance with national legislative standards. Strategically, the firm focuses on mission-critical applications within the construction, facilities management, education, and utilities industries. By streamlining procurement procedures and improving transparency, the platform safeguards operational security and fosters efficiency across complex public and private sector supply chains. Founded in Year of Foundation.

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Valuation range: EV 100M - 350M GBP

Revenue range: 5M - 25M GBP

EBITDA range: 5M - 25M GBP

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