VULCANIC acquired by ABENEX
Context
The third LBO of Vulcanic represents a major turning point in the group’s trajectory, marking the transition from its tenure under 21 Centrale Partners to a new partnership with Abénex Capital and Cathay Capital Private Equity. The strategic rationale for this transaction centers on an "international-pivot" play, merging Vulcanic’s industry-leading technical operational depth in European electro-thermal solutions with the sponsors’ extensive expertise in cross-border scaling, particularly toward Asian markets. This structural alignment provides the organization with the scientific talent and logistical hardware—specifically across its eight European production sites—required to address the increasing demand for specialized heating components in emerging industrial hubs.
VULCANIC, 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 Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.8x).
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Target
Founded in 1973, Vulcanic has established itself as a global leader in the design and manufacture of electrical heating and cooling systems for industrial applications. The company specializes in delivering solutions for critical environments across a highly diversified range of sectors, including energy, transportation, oil & gas, and food processing. With a workforce of approximately 650 employees and a network of nine industrial sites across France, Germany, Spain, and Australia, the group serves over 30,000 customers worldwide.
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Valuation range: EV 100M - 350M EUR
Revenue range: 50M - 100M EUR
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Acquirer: abenex