At what enterprise value was TRESCAL acquired in 2017?

During the acquisition of TRESCAL by OMERS 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 Business Services industry currently tracks an average EBITDA multiple of 11.3x, providing a valuable benchmark for this transaction.

What was the EV/EBITDA of TRESCAL when it was acquired by OMERS?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for TRESCAL is in the range of 10x - 18x. For comparison, the Business Services sector currently shows an average EBITDA multiple of 11.3x. Join our community for free to access full valuation data and industry trends.

When was TRESCAL acquired by OMERS?

TRESCAL was acquired by OMERS in 2017.

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

The revenue of TRESCAL at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 250M - 500M EUR. Register for free to access the full transaction report and exact valuation multiples.

What was the EBITDA of TRESCAL during the acquisition?

TRESCAL's EBITDA is estimated to be in the range of 25M - 50M 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 TRESCAL acquisition sourced and is it reliable?

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11/2017

TRESCAL acquired by OMERS

FRANCE Industrial Services / TIC (Testing, Inspection, Certification) EV 500M - 1.5b EUR

Context

Omers acquired a majority stake in Trescal from Ardian (who had held the asset since 2013).Omers successfully pre-empted a formal auction process—which was expected to attract heavyweights like PAI, Wendel, and Cinven—by moving quickly and submitting a fully financed, binding offer after a limited due diligence period. This move allowed them to secure the asset before a bidding war commenced.

It is worth noting that the fund Astorg took control of Trescal through an LBO in 2007.

TRESCAL, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2016, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , representing a to the average currently observed in the Business Services sector (11.3x).

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Target

Trescal is a global specialist in metrology and calibration services. Originally a spin-off from Air Liquide (2007), the company has grown into an international powerhouse under the leadership of CEO Olivier Delrieu. Trescal provides calibration, repair, and maintenance services for test and measurement equipment across diverse sectors including Aerospace, Defense, Pharmaceuticals, Telecoms, and Automotive. Operating a network of over 110 laboratories worldwide, the group serves a client base that requires high-precision certification.

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List of similar M&A transactions (Date, Acquirer, Target, Country, Sub-sector)
Date	Acquirer	Target	Country	Sector
11/2007	ASTORG	TRESCAL	FRANCE	TIC (Testing, Inspection, Certification)

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Valuation range: EV 500M - 1.5b EUR

Revenue range: 250M - 500M EUR

EBITDA range: 25M - 50M EUR

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Target: trescal

Acquirer: omers