M&A Deal Summary

SGS Acquires Aster Global Environmental Solutions

On January 8, 2025, SGS acquired environmental company Aster Global Environmental Solutions

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is SGS’s 1st transaction in the Environmental sector.
  • This is SGS’s 15th transaction in the United States.
  • This is SGS’s 1st transaction in Ohio.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2025-01-08
Target Aster Global Environmental Solutions
Sector Environmental
Buyer(s) SGS
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Aster Global Environmental Solutions

North Lawrence, Ohio, United States
Aster Global Environmental Solutions is focused on the validation and verification of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and offsets, as well as forestry, ecosystem, and corporate and social responsibility services. Aster Global Environmental Solutions was founded in 2019 and is based in North Lawrence, Ohio.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

SGS

Geneva, Switzerland

Category Company
Founded 1878
Sector Test/Measurement Equipment
Employees94,938
Revenue 6.8B CHF (2024)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to SGS' headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.
Entrance to SGS' headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.

SGS provides testing, inspection, and certification services for industries including agriculture, chemicals, consumer goods, energy, and transportation. The Company supports clients in verifying product quality, meeting regulatory standards, and ensuring supply chain integrity. SGS was founded in 1878 and is based in Geneva, Switzerland.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 35 of 52
Sector: Environmental M&A 1 of 5
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 28 of 44
State: Ohio M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 15 of 19
Year: 2025 M&A 1 of 18
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-12-16 CertX

Fribourg, Switzerland

CertX is a certification and inspection body specializing in functional safety, cybersecurity, and artificial-intelligence assurance services. The Company provides assessments, product and process certifications, training, and independent safety reviews across industries including automotive, machinery, rail, and healthcare. CertX was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Fribourg, Switzerland.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-01-20 RTI Laboratories

Livonia, Michigan, United States

RTI Laboratories provides environmental, chemical, and materials testing services to industrial, commercial, and government clients. The Company offers analytical testing for air, water, soil, waste, and materials, including metallurgical, corrosion, and product compliance analysis. RTI Laboratories was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Livonia, Michigan.

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