Exeter Airport
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Exeter Airport - overview
Established
1937
Location
Exeter, -, UK
Primary Industry
Transportation Services
About
Exeter Airport efficiently facilitates air travel services, encompassing parking solutions, lounge access, and essential flight information. It caters to a diverse clientele, aiming to enhance the travel experience for both leisure and business travelers. Exeter Airport, located in Exeter, UK, has been operational since 1937, providing essential airport services. In 2013, Rigby Private Equity acquired the airport for GBP 6 million, marking a significant investment in its operations.
The airport has undergone changes in strategy to better serve its customers and improve operational efficiency. Exeter Airport offers essential services for air travel, including airport parking solutions, an Executive Lounge, and flight information services. Travelers can pre-book parking spaces for convenience, while the Executive Lounge caters to both leisure and business passengers, featuring amenities such as complimentary refreshments and Wi-Fi. The airport serves a diverse clientele, focusing on enhancing the travel experience while supporting airlines operating from its facility.
For the most recent year 2024, Exeter Airport reported a revenue of GBP 26,131,987. 10 and an EBITDA of GBP 3,316,152. 70. The revenue structure primarily derives from service fees related to airport parking, lounge access, and flight-related services, with a direct-to-consumer model facilitating transactions through their official website.
Exeter Airport plans to utilize its recent acquisition funding from 2013 to enhance its service offerings and expand its reach. Future growth strategies include the development of new services aimed at improving passenger experience, though specific product launches and geographic expansion plans have not been detailed. With the backing of Rigby Private Equity, the airport is focused on ensuring operational efficiencies and meeting evolving customer needs.
Current Investors
Rigby Group
Primary Industry
Transportation Services
Sub Industries
Airlines & Air Travel
Website
https://www.exeter-airport.co.uk/
Company Stage
Mature - Buyout
Total Amount Raised
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Exeter Airport - timeline of key events

Exeter Airport - financials
| Fiscal Year Ended | 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) | 23,411,000 | 19,031,000 | 17,921,000 | 19,372,000 | 21,398,000 | 23,921,000 | 24,244,000 | 6,438,000 | 11,218,000 | - | - | - |
| % Revenue Growth (YoY) | - | (18.7%) | (5.8%) | 8.1% | 10.5% | 11.8% | 1.4% | (73.4%) | 74.2% | - | - | - |
| EBITDA (USD) | (2,000) | 2,061,000 | 2,214,000 | 2,639,000 | 2,634,000 | 5,532,000 | 18,094,000 | (2,083,000) | 450,000 | - | - | - |
| Operating Income (USD) | (1,438,000) | 948,000 | 864,000 | 1,231,000 | 1,366,000 | 4,383,000 | 16,916,000 | (3,330,000) | (1,457,000) | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin | (6.1%) | 5.0% | 4.8% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 18.3% | 69.8% | (51.7%) | (13.0%) | - | - | - |
| % EBITDA Margin | (0.0%) | 10.8% | 12.4% | 13.6% | 12.3% | 23.1% | 74.6% | (32.4%) | 4.0% | - | - | - |
| NET Income (USD) | (1,796,000) | 501,000 | 369,000 | 747,000 | 930,000 | 3,335,000 | (772,000) | (3,049,000) | (2,072,000) | - | - | - |
| % Net Margin | (7.7%) | 2.6% | 2.1% | 3.9% | 4.3% | 13.9% | (3.2%) | (47.4%) | (18.5%) | - | - | - |
Exeter Airport - 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 | Exeter Airport | - |
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