At what enterprise value was VULCAIN INGENIERIE acquired in 2024?

During the acquisition of VULCAIN INGENIERIE by ARDIAN in 2024, 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 11.1x, providing a valuable benchmark for this transaction.

What was the EV/EBITDA of VULCAIN INGENIERIE when it was acquired by ARDIAN?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for VULCAIN INGENIERIE is in the range of 10x - 18x. For comparison, the Business Services sector currently shows an average EBITDA multiple of 11.1x. Join our community for free to access full valuation data and industry trends.

When was VULCAIN INGENIERIE acquired by ARDIAN?

VULCAIN INGENIERIE was acquired by ARDIAN in 2024.

What was the revenue of VULCAIN INGENIERIE at the time of the deal?

The revenue of VULCAIN INGENIERIE 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 VULCAIN INGENIERIE during the acquisition?

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01/2024

VULCAIN INGENIERIE acquired by ARDIAN

FRANCE Industrial Services / Engineering & Consulting EV 500M - 1.5b EUR

Context

Vulcain Ingenierie, a leading engineering consultancy specialized in the energy transition and life sciences, has launched a new growth cycle following a major LBO. A top-tier consortium led by Ardian, in partnership with Tikehau Capital and EMZ, has acquired the group from Equistone Partners Europe and Sagard. This transaction is further supported by Bpifrance, Amundi, and the Fonds France Nucléaire (managed by Siparex).

Equistone / Sagard had previously taken control of the company through an LBO in 2019.

VULCAIN INGENIERIE, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2023, 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

Vulcain Ingénierie is a leading multi-specialist engineering group focusing on critical infrastructure, energy transition, and life sciences. The organization provides high-value added engineering services across the nuclear, renewable energy, and rail sectors, as well as the pharmaceutical industry. The entity operates a highly decentralized model and maintains a strong international presence across Europe, North America, and Latin America. Known for an aggressive external growth strategy, the firm reinforces its service offering by integrating specialized niche players to strengthen relationships with global clients. Its business model leverages structural mega-trends related to European energy sovereignty, industrial decarbonization, and healthcare infrastructure. The group focuses on the digitalization of engineering processes and the valuation of data related to mission-critical industrial assets.

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Date	Acquirer	Target	Country	Sector	Deal Context
12/2025	VULCAIN INGENIERIE	INCICO	ITALY	Industrial Services	Vulcain Engineering Group has acquired a majority stake in Incico. The current CEO and key management have reinvested to retain a minority stake and will continue to lead the company. Historical shareholder Giovanni Monini sold his stake but remains as VP of Business Development. Ten other managers also entered the capital structure. This acquisition serves as Vulcain's strategic entry point into the Italian market, with plans to double Incico's Italian revenue to EUR50m within three years.
08/2019	EQUISTONE / SAGARD	VULCAIN INGENIERIE	FRANCE	Industrial Services	Equistone Partners Europe acquired a majority stake in Vulcain Engineering, alongside Sagard as a minority co-investor and the management team. The transaction provided an exit for previous sponsors (who had held the asset since 2014) and Initiative & Finance. The new shareholders aimed to accelerate international growth and execute a buy-and-build strategy to consolidate the fragmented engineering market.

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Valuation range: EV 500M - 1.5b EUR

Revenue range: 250M - 500M EUR

EBITDA range: 50M - 100M EUR

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Target: vulcain ingenierie

Acquirer: ardian