Group ACB
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Group ACB - overview
Established
1988
Location
Dendermonde, -, Belgium
Primary Industry
Electronics
About
Advanced Circuit Boards Group specializes in high technology printed circuit boards (PCBs), providing tailored solutions for demanding applications in various industries, including aerospace and telecommunications. Advanced Circuit Boards Group, headquartered in Dendermonde, Belgium, was founded in 1988. The company focuses on the production of high-tech PCBs and has undergone strategic developments over the years. Ronan Jeffroy leads the company as CEO.
In July 2026, Somacis Group SpA, a portfolio company of Bain Capital and Chequers Capital, acquired Advanced Circuit Boards Group from Arkea Capital, Societe Generale Capital Partenaires and BNP Paribas Developpement. Advanced Circuit Boards Group specializes in high technology printed circuit boards (PCBs) that cater to demanding market segments, including rigid, flex-rigid, and flexible multi-layer boards. Their core offerings are designed to support applications requiring high reliability and rapid turnaround times. The company utilizes advanced manufacturing technologies, such as LED Direct Imaging and Laser Drilling, to produce specialized PCB types with a maximum of 50 layers, using materials like FR4, polyimide, and high-performance compounds.
ACB's products serve diverse industries, including telecommunications, aerospace, automotive, and medical devices, with an export footprint covering 25 countries across Europe and beyond. In the year 2024, Advanced Circuit Boards Group reported a revenue of USD 27. 11 mn and an EBITDA of USD 7. 72 mn.
The company operates primarily through a B2B model, providing high-tech PCBs tailored to client specifications. Their emphasis on quality and rigorous inspection processes ensures reliability in their product offerings, aligning with the needs of clients in complex and high-stakes markets. The acquisition enables Group ACB to benefit from Somacis' larger European PCB platform, expanded technological capabilities, and increased manufacturing scale, enhancing its ability to serve growing customer demand, strengthen its market position, and support long-term growth. The recent funding will support these initiatives, enabling the company to enhance its product offerings and operational capabilities.
Current Investors
Andera Partners
Primary Industry
Electronics
Sub Industries
Electronic Components & Semiconductor Wholesalers, Electronic Components, Integrated Circuits
Website
www.acb.be
Verticals
Manufacturing
Company Stage
Mature
Total Amount Raised
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Group ACB - timeline of key events
Group ACB - 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 | Dec 31, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (USD) | 17,584,662 | 18,354,967 | 16,883,218 | 17,953,493 | 18,101,397 | 19,343,988 | 17,915,642 | 17,335,355 | 18,179,312 | 20,061,108 | 16,943,122 | 17,046,227 | 20,475,953 | - | - | - |
| % Revenue Growth (YoY) | - | 4.4% | (8.0%) | 6.3% | 0.8% | 6.9% | (7.4%) | (3.2%) | 4.9% | 10.4% | (15.5%) | 0.6% | 20.1% | - | - | - |
| EBITDA (USD) | 1,406,855 | 1,745,055 | 1,000,573 | 1,476,004 | 2,214,016 | 2,574,681 | 2,824,196 | 2,155,299 | 1,828,534 | 2,926,838 | 2,350,306 | 2,756,458 | 3,833,895 | - | - | - |
| Operating Income (USD) | 570,957 | 925,727 | 228,716 | 871,087 | 1,540,278 | 1,789,017 | 1,973,714 | 1,419,211 | 1,005,011 | 2,083,173 | 1,768,934 | 2,193,547 | 3,239,141 | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin | 3.2% | 5.0% | 1.4% | 4.9% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 11.0% | 8.2% | 5.5% | 10.4% | 10.4% | 12.9% | 15.8% | - | - | - |
| % EBITDA Margin | 8.0% | 9.5% | 5.9% | 8.2% | 12.2% | 13.3% | 15.8% | 12.4% | 10.1% | 14.6% | 13.9% | 16.2% | 18.7% | - | - | - |
| NET Income (USD) | (970,290) | 557,354 | 115,147 | 497,726 | 3,521,848 | 1,153,008 | 1,202,029 | 1,494,753 | 1,345,283 | 1,024,315 | 1,678,981 | 1,712,189 | 3,583,765 | - | - | - |
| % Net Margin | (5.5%) | 3.0% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 19.5% | 6.0% | 6.7% | 8.6% | 7.4% | 5.1% | 9.9% | 10.0% | 17.5% | - | - | - |
Group ACB - 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Add-on, Trade Sale | Completed | Group ACB | - | ||||||||
| Secondary Buyout | Completed | Group ACB | - | ||||||||
| Secondary Buyout | Completed | Group ACB | - | ||||||||
| Buyout | Completed | Group ACB | - |
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Group ACB - employee data
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