NIBE Industrier AB has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in the Dutch Group Climate for life (CFL) from its current shareholders including majority shareholder Parcom and its co-investor Smile Invest.
CFL is a successful developer, producer and seller of energy-efficient solutions in the areas of heating and cooling, hot water, ventilation and control technology (HVAC). CFL has a strong position in the Dutch residential and commercial market and is driven by its ambitions in energy-neutral living, a reputable player with impressive knowledge and a strong product offering in water heaters, heat pumps and ventilation.
The company operates through its subsidiaries Itho Daalderop, Klimaatgarant and Exploitatie and is active in the Netherlands and Belgium. In 2022, the business had annual sales of EUR 221 million (approximately SEK 2,580 million) with an EBITDA of EUR 40 million corresponding to an EBITDA-margin of 18,1%. For 2023, a considerable growth in revenue and EBITDA is expected. The company is headquartered in Tiel in the Netherlands and is a combination of multiple acquisitions and mergers. The earliest roots of the company date back to the founding of Daalderop in 1880.
CEO Bas Korte and CFO David Eddes will remain in their positions to ensure a smooth transition period towards the end of 2023 and will thereafter continue to support CFL. It is envisaged that, as of January 1, 2024, Kerst Algera will take over as CEO and Ingmar den Blanken will take over as CFO.
The enterprise value of EUR 640 million for 100% of the share capital corresponds to an EV/EBITDA multiple of 13.6x, based on a forecasted EBITDA 2023 of EUR 47m, and excluding potential synergies. NIBE will finance this transaction from readily available funds.
The transaction remains subject to customary approvals from the competition authorities concerned and applicable employee consultation. The company will be part of the NIBE Climate Solutions business area and consolidation with NIBE is expected to take place as of 1 September 2023. Until such approvals and closing of the transaction are obtained, the two companies will continue to operate independently.
