David Brown Wind UK Limited
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David Brown Wind UK Limited - overview
Established
2013
Location
-, -, UK
Primary Industry
Renewable Energy
About
David Brown Wind UK Limited is a manufacturing company specializing in industrial gearboxes, providing lifecycle services such as maintenance and upgrades to enhance operational efficiency across various sectors. Founded in 2013 in the UK, David Brown Wind UK Limited focuses on manufacturing and servicing industrial gearboxes. The company has executed two deals, with the most recent deal taking place on July 2, 2015. The leadership team includes CEO David Armitt, along with Marcus Caramella and Matthias Vogel.
David Brown Santasalo specializes in manufacturing and servicing industrial gearboxes, offering comprehensive lifecycle services that encompass maintenance, repair, and upgrades. Their core offering, DBS Transform, employs advanced 3D scanning technology to convert third-party gearboxes into high-performance models, minimizing downtime during the reverse engineering process. This service enhances operational efficiency across multiple sectors, including cement, mining, oil and gas, and power generation. The company serves a diverse clientele, including global enterprises in marine operations and paper production, operating service centers across key markets such as the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, China, and several Central Asian countries.
In 2021, David Brown Santasalo reported a revenue of USD 6. 74 mn, accompanied by an EBITDA of USD -2. 84 mn for the same year. The company's revenue model is primarily B2B, focusing on direct sales of gearboxes, repairs, and ongoing maintenance contracts, which solidify long-term partnerships with clients and provide a stable revenue stream.
David Brown Wind UK Limited aims to expand its product offerings and is currently designing new products set to launch in the near future. The company is targeting geographic expansion into new markets, particularly focusing on regions within Asia and Europe, with plans to be operational in these areas by 2025. The funding received from the most recent deal on July 2, 2015, will facilitate these initiatives, supporting the development of new products and the establishment of service centers in targeted markets.
Current Investors
Moventas Gears Oy
Primary Industry
Renewable Energy
Sub Industries
Engineering, Wind Power
Website
www.dbsantasalo.com
Verticals
Manufacturing
Company Stage
Add-on
Total Amount Raised
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David Brown Wind UK Limited - timeline of key events
David Brown Wind UK Limited - financials
| Fiscal Year Ended | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (USD) | 575,000 | 3,146,000 | 2,512,000 | 2,242,000 | 4,441,000 | 3,266,000 | - | - | - |
| % Revenue Growth (YoY) | - | 447.1% | (20.2%) | (10.7%) | 98.1% | (26.5%) | - | - | - |
| EBITDA (USD) | (14,163,000) | (370,000) | (867,000) | (867,000) | 152,000 | 28,000 | - | - | - |
| Operating Income (USD) | (14,659,000) | (951,000) | (929,000) | (992,000) | (197,000) | (336,000) | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin | (2549.4%) | (30.2%) | (37.0%) | (44.2%) | (4.4%) | (10.3%) | - | - | - |
| % EBITDA Margin | (2463.1%) | (11.8%) | (34.5%) | (38.7%) | 3.4% | 0.9% | - | - | - |
| NET Income (USD) | (17,079,000) | (4,691,000) | 1,215,000 | 278,000 | (943,000) | (1,020,000) | - | - | - |
| % Net Margin | (2970.3%) | (149.1%) | 48.4% | 12.4% | (21.2%) | (31.2%) | - | - | - |
David Brown Wind UK 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary Buyout | Completed | David Brown Santasalo UK Limited | - | ||||||||
| Private Debt | Completed | David Brown Wind UK Limited | - | ||||||||
| Add-on | Completed | David Brown Wind UK Limited | - |
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David Brown Wind UK Limited - employee data
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