Eight Advisory supported Tikehau Capital and Bpifrance in the LBO of Vulcain Ingénierie
Eight Advisory provided financial due diligence services to Tikehau Capital and Bpifrance for the LBO of Vulcain Ingénierie. This transaction aims to strengthen the growth potential of the engineering group specializing in energy transition, in particular through external opportunities.
Vulcain Ingénierie was founded in 1998 and specialises in engineering consulting in the fields of energy, oil and gas, healthcare and transportation. The company claims sales of €370 million in 2023 and hopes to exceed the €450 million mark by 2024. The group, which conducts 35% of its business internationally, generates 30% in nuclear energy, 30% in renewable energies, 20% in pharmaceuticals and 20% in rail and shipbuilding.
Vulcain Ingénierie was previously active in the oil and gas industry and has been focusing on these areas again since 2014 with its 3,500 employees,. With its new partners, including Tikehau Capital and Bpifrance, which is part of the pool of financial investors led by Ardian, the company is targeting a turnover of €1 million for its next operation.
“We are pleased to have supported Tikehau Capital and Bpifrance in this transaction, which will enable Vulcain Ingénierie to continue its external growth strategy and international expansion in order to strengthen its position as a leader in the energy transition,” emphasises Christian Berling, Partner at Eight Advisory.
Eight Advisory team members supporting on this transaction:
- Financial due diligence: Christian Berling, Partner, and Hamza Mernissi, Senior Manager.
