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01/2019

TRINITY FIRE & SECURITY SYSTEMS acquired by PREMIER TECHNICAL SERVICES GROUP (PTSG)

UNITED KINGDOM Facility Management / Maintenance / Security & Guarding EV 10M - 30M GBP

Context

Integrating Trinity Fire & Security Systems into its Fire Solutions division, PTSG has finalized this acquisition to achieve immediate sector dominance in the UK compliance market. This strategic move incorporates a massive portfolio of 8,500 multi-year maintenance contracts, providing the group with significant revenue visibility and long-term service stability. The rationale focuses on the highly complementary nature of the target's 2,000-strong customer base, which presents substantial opportunities for cross-selling PTSG’s broader suite of electrical and access services. By absorbing this Exeter-based specialist, the organization reinforces its focus on mission-critical, regulation-driven services that benefit from mandatory safety requirements. The partnership ensures operational continuity as the existing management team remains to lead the expanded operations under the PTSG platform. Ultimately, this integration allows the acquirer to enhance its operational density and technical capabilities, positioning the group as a premier national partner for comprehensive fire safety and security management in the built environment.

TRINITY FIRE & SECURITY SYSTEMS, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2018, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, representing a LOGIN to the average currently observed in the Business Services sector (11.1x).

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Target

Trinity Fire & Security Systems is a market-leading provider of fire and security solutions, specializing in the design, installation, and ongoing maintenance of mission-critical safety systems. The organization’s business model is anchored in long-term maintenance contracts, providing essential compliance services to a large base of private and public sector clients. Its value proposition centers on ensuring operational safety and regulatory adherence through a comprehensive suite of fire detection, alarm systems, and security monitoring technologies. Strategically, the entity focuses on delivering high-reliability services for complex building environments where safety regulations dictate mandatory periodic inspections. By managing thousands of multi-year contracts, the firm maintains strong visibility over its operational pipeline and fosters long-term client relationships. The organization operates as a specialist technical partner, helping asset owners mitigate risks and fulfill their legal safety obligations.

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Valuation range: EV 10M - 30M GBP

Revenue range: 25M - 50M GBP

EBITDA range: 0M - 5M GBP

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Target: trinity fire & security systems

Acquirer: premier technical services group (ptsg)