When was TRIGO acquired by IK PARTNERS?

TRIGO was acquired by IK PARTNERS in 2011.

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

The revenue of TRIGO at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 100M - 200M EUR.

How is the data for the TRIGO 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 TRIGO 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://ikpartners.com/press-release/ik-has-agreed-to-acquire-trigo-the-leading-global-specialist-of-quality-inspection-from-atria/

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07/2011

TRIGO acquired by IK PARTNERS

FRANCE Industrial Services / TIC (Testing, Inspection, Certification) REV 100M - 200M EUR

Context

IK Investment Partners has finalized the acquisition of a 70% stake in Trigo from AtriA Capital Partenaires, a maneuver designed to fundamentally accelerate the group’s transformation into a multi-sector global champion of industrial quality services. The strategic rationale for this transaction centers on a "market-densification" play, merging the target's industry-leading technical operational depth in Western and Central Europe with the group’s extensive international commercial infrastructure. This structural alignment provides the organization with the institutional capital and strategic expertise required to pursue a definitive expansion into high-growth emerging markets, specifically targeting the BRIC nations.

TRIGO, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2011, 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 (11.6x).

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Target

Founded in 1997, Trigo is a global leader in quality management services for the manufacturing sector, particularly in the transportation industry. The company provides operational quality solutions, including inspection, auditing, and consulting services for major international manufacturers in the automotive, aerospace, and rail sectors.

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Revenue range: 100M - 200M EUR

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Press release: view release

Target: trigo

Acquirer: ik partners