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DB Defence - overview
Established
2016
Location
-, -, UK
Primary Industry
Business Support Services
About
David Brown Santasalo UK Limited, trading under the name DB Defence is a global provider of industrial gear systems and services, specializing in the design and manufacture of high-performance gearboxes and related solutions for various sectors. Founded in 2016, David Brown Santasalo UK Limited develops advanced gear solutions and services for the industrial sector. The company is headquartered in Huddersfield, UK, and has undergone strategic acquisitions to enhance its market presence. The current executives include CEOs David Armitt, Marcus Caramella, and Matthias Vogel.
In March 2023, Stellex Capital Management acquired the company from N4 Partners to solidify its market position. David Brown Santasalo UK Limited offers an extensive range of gear systems and services, which include precision gearboxes, couplings, and upgrades for various industrial applications. Their products are tailored to meet the needs of sectors like mining, marine, and energy, ensuring reliability and performance. The company caters to a diverse clientele, including large enterprises and OEMs, with operations primarily in Europe, North America, and Asia.
In July 2026, RENK Group AG acquired DB Defence from Stellex Capital Management. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquisition will enable RENK's to expand its dominance within the global marine gearbox market.
Current Investors
N4 Partners, Stellex Capital Management
Primary Industry
Business Support Services
Sub Industries
Engineering
Website
www.db-def.com
Verticals
Manufacturing
Company Stage
Mature
Total Amount Raised
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DB Defence - timeline of key events
DB Defence - 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (USD) | 39,409,000 | 30,935,000 | 29,311,000 | 32,572,000 | 37,905,000 | 41,861,000 | 38,373,000 | 32,464,000 | 40,543,000 | 50,023,000 | 54,331,000 | - | - | - |
| % Revenue Growth (YoY) | - | (21.5%) | (5.2%) | 11.1% | 16.4% | 10.4% | (8.3%) | (15.4%) | 24.9% | 23.4% | 8.6% | - | - | - |
| EBITDA (USD) | 3,218,000 | (318,000) | (6,704,000) | 10,814,000 | 4,265,000 | 8,639,000 | 8,854,000 | 4,123,000 | 3,302,000 | 9,989,000 | 11,005,000 | - | - | - |
| Operating Income (USD) | 1,363,000 | (2,197,000) | (8,598,000) | 8,678,000 | 1,899,000 | 5,703,000 | 5,098,000 | (932,000) | (556,000) | 4,473,000 | 4,834,000 | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin | 3.5% | (7.1%) | (29.3%) | 26.6% | 5.0% | 13.6% | 13.3% | (2.9%) | (1.4%) | 8.9% | 8.9% | - | - | - |
| % EBITDA Margin | 8.2% | (1.0%) | (22.9%) | 33.2% | 11.3% | 20.6% | 23.1% | 12.7% | 8.1% | 20.0% | 20.3% | - | - | - |
| NET Income (USD) | 2,628,000 | (1,948,000) | (11,480,000) | 8,306,000 | 1,257,000 | 1,602,000 | 1,516,000 | (4,094,000) | (4,084,000) | (165,000) | 3,117,000 | - | - | - |
| % Net Margin | 6.7% | (6.3%) | (39.2%) | 25.5% | 3.3% | 3.8% | 4.0% | (12.6%) | (10.1%) | (0.3%) | 5.7% | - | - | - |
DB Defence - 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade Sale | Announced | David Brown Santasalo UK Limited | - | ||||||||
| Buyout | Completed | David Brown Santasalo UK Limited | - | ||||||||
| Secondary Buyout | Completed | David Brown Santasalo UK Limited | - | ||||||||
| Secondary Buyout | Completed | David Brown Santasalo UK Limited | - | ||||||||
| Add-on | Completed | David Brown Wind UK Limited | - |
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