Epsilon M&A Deal Report - CSS Group
Transaction Multiples for the Valuation of Private Companies
Croma Group (now Croma Security Solutions Group) / CSS Group
No EMAT :
59151
Announced Date :
01/03/2012
Type :
Acquisition of Majority Stake
Deal Value :
Yes
Acquirer :
Croma Group (now Croma Security Solutions Group)
Target :
CSS Group
Country :
England
Sector of activity :
- Electronic Equipment (for corporates) > Technology Hardware & Electronic Equipment > Electronic Security Systems
- Security Services > Facilities Management > Business Services > Fire Protection Services
Business Description :
The CSS Group of Companies provide electronic security solutions, fire alarm systems, lock-smithing and revenue parking systems to homes and businesses in the UK. > Comprises of the following...
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| n.s. | Multiple calculated, but not significant |
Source: Epsilon Research / EMAT
Comparable Transactions
- Number of EMAT Reports / sub-sector « Electronic Security Systems » = 57
- Number of EMAT Reports / sub-sector « Fire Protection Services » = 39
| Date | Acquirer | Target | Country | Multiples | See details |
| 29/10/2010 | IDENTIVE GROUP | Smartag Pte. Lte | Singapore | * | 58506 |
| 31/01/2013 | HMS Networks | IXXAT Automation | Germany | ** | 58383 |
Source: Epsilon Research / EMAT
