At what enterprise value was URBASER acquired in 2021?

During the acquisition of URBASER by PLATINUM EQUITY in 2021, 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 3b - 100b EUR. By registering for free, you get access to complete and exact transaction details including enterprise value, revenue, and EBITDA.

What was the EV/EBITDA of URBASER when it was acquired by PLATINUM EQUITY?

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When was URBASER acquired by PLATINUM EQUITY?

URBASER was acquired by PLATINUM EQUITY in 2021.

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

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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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06/2021

URBASER acquired by PLATINUM EQUITY

SPAIN Utilities (Regulated Infrastructure) / Waste Management EV 3b - 100b EUR

Context

Platinum Equity acquired the global activities of Urbaser from the Chinese group China Tianying (CNTY). This transaction marks the entry of the US fund into the European environmental services sector. The deal includes the French subsidiary, Urbaser Environnement, which holds major contracts with metropolises like Paris, Marseille, Montpellier, and Nantes. The group manages 133 waste treatment facilities globally and produces 1,500 GWh of energy from waste.

URBASER, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2022, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN.

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Target

Founded over 30 years ago, Urbaser is a global leader in integrated waste management and environmental services. The company focuses on maximizing recycling and regeneration through long-term contracts with municipalities and Corporate clients. It operates advanced waste treatment facilities, including energy-from-waste plants.

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List of similar M&A transactions (Date, Acquirer, Target, Country, Sector, Deal Context)
Date	Acquirer	Target	Country	Sector	Deal Context
02/2026	BLACKSTONE / EQT PARTNERS	URBASER	SPAIN	Utilities (Regulated Infrastructure)	Blackstone Infrastructure and EQT Infrastructure agreed to jointly acquire Urbaser from Platinum Equity. The two firms will each own 50% of the company and co-manage the asset. The transaction supports Urbaser's strategy to lead the transition towards a circular economy. The new owners plan to invest in expanding the industrial waste segment while maintaining strong municipal relationships. The deal is subject to customary regulatory approvals.

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Valuation range: EV 3b - 100b EUR

Revenue range: 1b - 3b EUR

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Press release: view release

Target: urbaser

Acquirer: platinum equity