Bureau Veritas Invests 375 Million Euros in Lotusworks to Expand into Data Centers
Bureau Veritas has announced the acquisition of Lotusworks, an Irish specialist in the commissioning of critical assets for data centers and semiconductor manufacturers. The deal, valued at 375 million euros, is expected to be finalized by the summer of 2026.
Bureau Veritas has signed an agreement to acquire Lotusworks, a global leader in commissioning, assurance, and quality control for critical infrastructures. Based in Ireland, the company has 750 employees across the United States and Europe, serving a global clientele that includes major hyperscalers and semiconductor manufacturers. Lotusworks generated revenue of 131 million euros in the 2025 fiscal year. The transaction, representing an enterprise value of 375 million euros, reflects an estimated EV/EBITA multiple of 15x for 2026.
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Once completed, this acquisition will create a new platform dedicated to critical assets, accounting for about 15% of Bureau Veritas' Building & Infrastructure division. The group emphasizes that the transaction will enhance its organic growth profile and will be accretive to the adjusted operating margin. The acquisition is part of the LEAP | 28 plan and is expected to be slightly accretive to earnings from 2026. Bureau Veritas will finance the transaction through existing and recently negotiated credit lines, while net debt is expected to remain within a leverage range of 1x to 2x.
Regulatory Approvals and Earn-out Mechanism
The agreement includes an earn-out mechanism that conditions additional payments on performance exceeding the business plan. The transaction remains subject to customary regulatory approvals and is expected to be finalized by the summer of 2026.
SectorServices aux entreprises · Services industriels›Services de soutien aux entreprises
Context
Period
Period: 1T2026
Key reported figures
Revenue: 1547.0M€
Guidance from the release
Bureau Veritas a réalisé une croissance organique de 4,5 % au premier trimestre 2026.
Le chiffre d'affaires du Groupe au premier trimestre 2026 s'est élevé à 1 547,0 millions d'euros.
Risks mentioned
Contexte géopolitique complexe et un environnement macroéconomique incertain.
Arrêt de certains contrats dans la région Moyen-Orient & Afrique.
Opportunities identified
Lancement d’une revue détaillée des modalités de sortie du sous-segment Services aux Gouvernements.
Acquisition récente de LotusWorks.
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