M&A Deal Summary

Applus+ Acquires Reliable Analysis

On September 30, 2020, Applus+ acquired test/measurement equipment company Reliable Analysis for 67M EUR

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Applus+’s 1st transaction in the Test/Measurement Equipment sector.
  • This is Applus+’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Applus+’s 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Applus+’s 1st transaction in Illinois.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2020-09-30
Target Reliable Analysis
Sector Test/Measurement Equipment
Buyer(s) Applus+
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 67M EUR

Target

Reliable Analysis

Madison Heights, Illinois, United States
Reliable Analysis is a laboratory-based materials, component, electrical and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing company. Reliable Analysis was established in 1990 and is based in Madison Heights, Illinois.

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Buyer

Applus+

Madrid, Spain
Category Company
Founded 1996
Sector Business Services
Employees27,218
Revenue 2.1B EUR (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Applus+ is a global certification company specializing in testing, inspection, certification, and technological services. Applus+ was incorporated in 1996 and is based in Madrid, Spain.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 19
Sector (Test/Measurement Equipment) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 3 of 16
State (Illinois) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 2 of 2
Year (2020) 1 of 5
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-02-01 X-Ray Industries

Troy, Michigan, United States

X-Ray Industries, Inc. provides nondestructive testing (NDT) needs of professionals in diverse industries throughout the world.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-10-20 Besikta Bilprovning i Sverige AB

Malmö, Sweden

Besikta Bilprovning i Sverige AB is an operator of a statutory vehicle inspection group in Sweden, with a footprint of 185 stations. Besikta offers inspection of most types of vehicles, from cars and motorcycles to heavy vehicles such as trucks, buses, and trailers. Besikta Bilprovning i Sverige AB is based in Malmö, Sweden.

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