Control Risks Group Limited
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Control Risks Group Limited - overview
Established
1975
Location
London, England, UK
Primary Industry
Business Support Services
About
Control Risks Group Limited is a UK-based global risk consultancy, specializing in providing strategic solutions to organizations navigating security challenges and operational risks in complex environments. Control Risks Group Limited, founded in 1975, operates as a specialist risk consultancy focused on helping clients manage security challenges. Headquartered in London, UK, the company has executed two significant deals, with the most recent being a BUYOUT in March 2016 when NVM Private Equity sold its investment to the company’s management team. The leadership team includes CEO Bill Udell, along with other executives such as Eddie Everett and Nick Allan.
Control Risks provides a wide range of products and services, including operational and protective security, crisis response, digital risk management, and organizational resilience solutions. Their offerings are designed to meet the specific needs of various sectors including corporate clients, government agencies, and non-governmental organizations. Key products include Control Risks ONE, a global risk management center, and Control Risks VANTAGE, for third-party compliance, supporting clients across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia Pacific. In the most recent year, Control Risks reported a revenue of GBP 203,441,818.
9 with an EBITDA of GBP -4,614,706. 8, highlighting their structured business model that relies on subscription services, consulting engagements, and partnerships. Control Risks is focused on expanding its market presence and developing new products tailored to emerging security threats. The company plans to launch several innovative solutions within the next year aimed at enhancing their operational security services.
They are also looking to expand into new geographic markets, specifically targeting regions in Asia and the Middle East by 2025. The funding from the recent BUYOUT in March 2016 will support these initiatives, enabling significant investments in product development and market expansion.
Primary Industry
Business Support Services
Sub Industries
Consulting Services, IT Security/Cybersecurity, Analytics & Performance Software, Monitoring & Security Software, Information Services
Website
www.controlrisks.com/
Total Amount Raised
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Control Risks Group Limited - timeline of key events
Control Risks Group Limited - financials
| Fiscal Year Ended | Mar 31, 2010 | Mar 31, 2011 | Mar 31, 2012 | Mar 31, 2013 | Mar 31, 2014 | Mar 31, 2015 | Mar 31, 2016 | Mar 31, 2017 | Mar 31, 2018 | Mar 31, 2019 | Mar 31, 2020 | Mar 31, 2021 | Mar 31, 2022 | Mar 31, 2023 | Mar 31, 2024 | Mar 31, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (USD) | 81,640,451 | 68,480,243 | 74,113,000 | 79,082,000 | 70,231,000 | 69,281,000 | 73,779,000 | 83,468,000 | 54,603,000 | 67,105,000 | 79,041,000 | 143,940,000 | 141,872,000 | - | - | - |
| % Revenue Growth (YoY) | - | (16.1%) | 8.2% | 6.7% | (11.2%) | (1.4%) | 6.5% | 13.1% | (34.6%) | 22.9% | 17.8% | 82.1% | (1.4%) | - | - | - |
| EBITDA (USD) | 1,830,790 | 2,405,624 | 7,980,000 | (6,714,000) | (5,696,000) | (3,483,000) | 656,000 | (5,510,000) | 5,657,000 | (1,232,000) | 2,511,000 | 13,783,000 | 6,239,000 | - | - | - |
| Operating Income (USD) | 384,775 | 795,915 | 6,242,000 | (8,452,000) | (7,158,000) | (4,910,000) | (780,000) | (7,064,000) | 4,313,000 | (3,170,000) | 310,000 | 11,307,000 | 4,240,000 | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin | 0.5% | 1.2% | 8.4% | (10.7%) | (10.2%) | (7.1%) | (1.1%) | (8.5%) | 7.9% | (4.7%) | 0.4% | 7.9% | 3.0% | - | - | - |
| % EBITDA Margin | 2.2% | 3.5% | 10.8% | (8.5%) | (8.1%) | (5.0%) | 0.9% | (6.6%) | 10.4% | (1.8%) | 3.2% | 9.6% | 4.4% | - | - | - |
| NET Income (USD) | 3,023,733 | (665,899) | 4,330,000 | 4,108,000 | 7,273,000 | 890,000 | 6,479,000 | (3,248,000) | 8,035,000 | 3,514,000 | 4,286,000 | 10,707,000 | 14,766,000 | - | - | - |
| % Net Margin | 3.7% | (1.0%) | 5.8% | 5.2% | 10.4% | 1.3% | 8.8% | (3.9%) | 14.7% | 5.2% | 5.4% | 7.4% | 10.4% | - | - | - |
Control Risks Group Limited - 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale to Management | Completed | Control Risks Group Limited | - | ||||||||
| Buyout | Completed | Control Risks Group Limited | - |
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Control Risks Group Limited - employee data
Control Risks Group Limited - key contacts
| Name | Position | Start Date | End Date | Vcard | Bio | ||
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| Board Member | BM |
BM Board Member
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