At what enterprise value was ADB SAFEGATE acquired in 2017?

During the acquisition of ADB SAFEGATE by THE CARLYLE GROUP in 2017, 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 500M - 1.5b 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 Industry & Manufacturing industry currently tracks an average EBITDA multiple of 11.6x, providing a valuable benchmark for this transaction.

What was the EV/EBITDA of ADB SAFEGATE when it was acquired by THE CARLYLE GROUP?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for ADB SAFEGATE is in the range of 10x - 18x. For comparison, the Industry & Manufacturing sector currently shows an average EBITDA multiple of 11.6x. Join our community for free to access full valuation data and industry trends.

When was ADB SAFEGATE acquired by THE CARLYLE GROUP?

ADB SAFEGATE was acquired by THE CARLYLE GROUP in 2017.

What was the revenue of ADB SAFEGATE at the time of the deal?

The revenue of ADB SAFEGATE at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 450M - 900M EUR. Register for free to access the full transaction report and exact valuation multiples.

What was the EBITDA of ADB SAFEGATE during the acquisition?

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What is Enterprise Value (EV)?

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

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07/2017

THE CARLYLE GROUP takes majority stake in ADB SAFEGATE

BELGIUM Aerospace, Naval & Defense EV 500M - 1.5b EUR

Context

PAI Partners has completed the sale of ADB SAFEGATE to Carlyle in a LBO ter, following a multi-year value creation and transformation phase. The deal represents PAI’s exit from the company after a period of international expansion and industrial consolidation. The sale process was run as a competitive auction for a mid-cap international industrial asset, involving both financial sponsors and strategic infrastructure and aviation players. Carlyle Europe Partners IV emerged as the successful bidder and will support management in the next phase of growth. The transaction reflects a standard portfolio rotation for PAI Partners, crystallizing value in a scaled global platform while recycling capital into new investments. The deal was structured as a leveraged buyout, combining senior debt and subordinated financing instruments.

In the past, the company had already been the subject of several LBOs, notably led by Montagu Private Equity in 2009 and Pai Partners in 2013. This succession of buyouts highlights the strong attractiveness of the company's business model.

ADB SAFEGATE, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2017, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, representing a LOGIN to the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.6x).

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Target

ADB SAFEGATE (ex ADB Airfield Solutions) is a global leader in airfield ground lighting (AGL) systems for airport infrastructure. The company designs, manufactures, and markets a comprehensive range of runway and taxiway lighting products, as well as integrated control, monitoring, and power management systems used in airport operations. Its solutions cover both airside equipment and centralized control systems deployed in control towers and electrical substations. ADB serves a wide range of airport customers, from major international hubs to regional airports, military bases, and heliports. The company has a strong global footprint, with installations in more than 2,000 airports across over 175 countries. It operates an international industrial and commercial platform, including manufacturing sites in Europe, the United States, and China, as well as a global network of sales offices and distributors. The company is also recognized for its technological leadership in LED airfield lighting and intelligent airport infrastructure systems.

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List of similar M&A transactions (Date, Acquirer, Target, Country, Sector, Deal Context)
Date	Acquirer	Target	Country	Sector	Deal Context
02/2016	ADB SAFEGATE / PAI PARTNERS	SAFEGATE INTERNATIONAL	SWEDEN	Aerospace, Naval & Defense	In February 2016, PAI Partners, through its portfolio company ADB Airfield Solutions, agreed to acquire Safegate from Fairford Group, which had owned the business since 1991. The transaction was designed to combine two highly complementary airport technology providers and create a global leader in advanced airfield guidance and airport operational systems. The acquisition significantly expanded ADB’s capabilities beyond airfield lighting by adding Safegate’s aircraft docking guidance systems, gate management solutions and air traffic control technologies
11/2013	PAI PARTNERS	ADB SAFEGATE	BELGIUM	Aerospace, Naval & Defense	PAI Partners acquired ADB Airfield Solutions from Montagu Private Equity in a control buyout following a prior carve-out from a former industrial group. ADB is a global leader in airfield ground lighting (AGL) systems, providing end-to-end solutions including runway and taxiway lighting, power supply equipment, and monitoring and control systems for airport operations. The company serves more than 2,000 airports across over 175 countries, with a strong international footprint and significant exposure to emerging markets
06/2009	MONTAGU PRIVATE EQUITY	ADB SAFEGATE	BELGIUM	Aerospace, Naval & Defense	Montagu Private Equity acquired ADB from Siemens through a carve-out transaction designed to separate the airport lighting business from the German industrial group. The transaction led to the creation of ADB Airfield Solutions as an independent company, bringing together operations, employees and customer relationships previously spread across several Siemens entities. Following the acquisition, Montagu supported the company's transformation into a standalone global platform, focusing on international expansion, operational development, technology enhancement and growth in emerging markets

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Valuation range: EV 500M - 1.5b EUR

Revenue range: 450M - 900M EUR

EBITDA range: 50M - 100M EUR

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Press release: view release

Target: adb safegate

Acquirer: the carlyle group