Wisco (Water & Industrial Services Company)
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Wisco (Water & Industrial Services Company) - overview
Established
2003
Location
Milan, -, Italy
Primary Industry
Power & Utilities
About
Wisco specializes in environmental management, focusing on industrial wastewater treatment and the maintenance of environmental systems to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Wisco S. p. A.
Società Benefit, headquartered in Milan, Italy, was founded in 2003. The company is dedicated to environmental management and has evolved its service offerings to include comprehensive wastewater treatment solutions. Corrado Doria serves as the CEO. In August 2012, Wisco was acquired by Vertis, with the financial terms undisclosed.
The company has completed a total of 1 deal to date. Wisco S. p. A.
specializes in environmental management, primarily focusing on the treatment of industrial wastewater and the operation and maintenance of environmental systems. The company's core offerings include tailored services for wastewater treatment facilities, anti-legionella treatments, environmental consulting, and comprehensive mapping of sewage networks. Wisco's facilities are strategically located across Italy, serving a diverse clientele, including industrial enterprises that comply with national and European quality standards. By providing end-to-end solutions, Wisco addresses critical environmental challenges faced by its customers, ensuring both regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.
In the most recent year, 2023, Wisco S. p. A. generated revenue of USD 7.
83 mn, with an EBITDA of USD 1. 88 mn. Wisco's revenue model is based on service contracts with various industrial clients, emphasizing long-term partnerships for comprehensive environmental management solutions. These contracts include regular service fees for treatment processes, installations, and consultations, derived from managing over 25 treatment plants that process substantial volumes of wastewater and liquid waste generated by its industrial customers.
Wisco is focusing on expanding its service offerings and exploring new markets to enhance its growth trajectory. The company has plans to launch new products aimed at improving wastewater treatment technologies by 2024. Additionally, Wisco aims to expand its operations beyond Italy, targeting markets in Southern Europe and the Mediterranean region. The funding received from the acquisition by Vertis in August 2012 is expected to support these initiatives by facilitating investment in new technology and market expansion efforts.
Current Investors
Vertis
Primary Industry
Power & Utilities
Sub Industries
Waste Management, Water & Sewer Utilities
Website
http://www.wisco.it/
Verticals
Clean Technology
Company Stage
Mature - Buyout
Total Amount Raised
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Wisco (Water & Industrial Services Company) - timeline of key events

Wisco (Water & Industrial Services Company) - financials
| Fiscal Year Ended | Dec 31, 2010 | Dec 31, 2011 | Dec 31, 2012 | Dec 31, 2013 | Dec 31, 2014 | Dec 31, 2015 | Dec 31, 2016 | Dec 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2018 | Dec 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (USD) | 6,098,221 | 5,808,802 | 6,397,149 | 8,094,248 | 7,045,639 | 8,121,718 | 8,665,628 | 7,979,033 | 8,509,663 | 8,271,855 | 7,007,075 | 6,785,863 | - | - | - |
| % Revenue Growth (YoY) | - | (4.7%) | 10.1% | 26.5% | (13.0%) | 15.3% | 6.7% | (7.9%) | 6.7% | (2.8%) | (15.3%) | (3.2%) | - | - | - |
| EBITDA (USD) | 1,001,502 | 921,876 | 1,042,669 | 1,960,203 | 1,436,482 | 964,868 | 1,803,956 | 1,439,113 | 2,518,569 | 1,904,664 | 1,140,108 | 1,056,949 | - | - | - |
| Operating Income (USD) | 310,825 | 237,784 | 218,859 | 1,067,214 | 537,201 | 1,871 | 894,435 | 905,317 | 2,013,259 | 1,432,567 | 701,218 | 225,885 | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin | 5.1% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 13.2% | 7.6% | 0.0% | 10.3% | 11.3% | 23.7% | 17.3% | 10.0% | 3.3% | - | - | - |
| % EBITDA Margin | 16.4% | 15.9% | 16.3% | 24.2% | 20.4% | 11.9% | 20.8% | 18.0% | 29.6% | 23.0% | 16.3% | 15.6% | - | - | - |
| NET Income (USD) | 188,613 | 256,211 | (1,033,041) | 581,561 | 164,412 | 213,589 | 446,561 | 583,340 | 1,360,000 | 964,722 | 461,855 | 65,940 | - | - | - |
| % Net Margin | 3.1% | 4.4% | (16.1%) | 7.2% | 2.3% | 2.6% | 5.2% | 7.3% | 16.0% | 11.7% | 6.6% | 1.0% | - | - | - |
Wisco (Water & Industrial Services Company) - deals
| Deals Type | Deal Status | Target (s) | Deal Date | Investor(s) | Seller(s) | Deal size (Mn) | Enterprise value (Mn) | Post-money valuation (Mn) | EBITDA multiple (x) | Revenue multiple (x) | Lead partner (s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buyout | Completed | Wisco (Water & Industrial Services Company) | - |
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Wisco (Water & Industrial Services Company) - employee data


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