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Serw - overview
Established
1975
Location
-, -, Czech Republic
Primary Industry
Electronics
About
Serw is a Czech manufacturer specializing in high-quality disconnect switches essential for energy transmission networks and industrial applications across Europe. Serw was founded in 1975 in the Czech Republic and operates primarily in the energy sector, providing critical equipment for transmission and distribution systems. The company was acquired in December 2014 by R&S International Holding AG, a portfolio company of CGS Management AG, marking a significant pivot in its operational strategy. The firm has established its headquarters in the Czech Republic, serving major clients throughout Central and Eastern Europe.
Serw manufactures high-quality disconnect switches tailored for transmission networks and industrial infrastructure. Their disconnectors are designed to ensure reliable energy transmission across Central and Eastern Europe. By focusing on precision design and continuous product improvement, Serw meets the diverse needs of major energy and distribution companies, ensuring stability and security in energy supply across markets including Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic. In 2022, Serw reported a revenue of USD 11.
08 mn with an EBITDA of USD 1. 56 mn. The company primarily generates revenue through direct B2B sales agreements with leading energy and distribution firms, customizing pricing structures based on client-specific project requirements, which foster long-term partnerships and repeat business. Looking ahead, Serw aims to enhance its product offerings with new disconnect switch designs set to launch in the coming years.
The company is also planning to expand into additional markets within Central and Eastern Europe. Recent funding from the acquisition by R&S International Holding AG will be utilized to support these growth initiatives and enhance their production capabilities.
Primary Industry
Electronics
Sub Industries
Electronic Coils & Transformers
Website
www.serw.cz/cs/
Verticals
Manufacturing
Company Stage
Add-on
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Serw - timeline of key events
Serw - 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (USD) | 182,553,000 | 187,181,000 | 208,653,000 | 209,904,000 | 304,016,000 | 240,820,000 | 216,808,000 | 214,306,000 | 234,995,000 | 219,898,000 | 201,665,000 | 253,005,000 | - | - | - |
| % Revenue Growth (YoY) | - | 2.5% | 11.5% | 0.6% | 44.8% | (20.8%) | (10.0%) | (1.2%) | 9.7% | (6.4%) | (8.3%) | 25.5% | - | - | - |
| EBITDA (USD) | 32,650,000 | 44,288,000 | 45,137,000 | 42,862,000 | 67,555,000 | 21,392,000 | 10,648,000 | 8,959,000 | (3,106,000) | (8,402,000) | (5,914,000) | 7,740,000 | - | - | - |
| Operating Income (USD) | 27,421,000 | 40,405,000 | 41,470,000 | 39,610,000 | 64,771,000 | 17,293,000 | 6,041,000 | 4,277,000 | (8,092,000) | (14,385,000) | (12,534,000) | 1,336,000 | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin | 15.0% | 21.6% | 19.9% | 18.9% | 21.3% | 7.2% | 2.8% | 2.0% | (3.4%) | (6.5%) | (6.2%) | 0.5% | - | - | - |
| % EBITDA Margin | 17.9% | 23.7% | 21.6% | 20.4% | 22.2% | 8.9% | 4.9% | 4.2% | (1.3%) | (3.8%) | (2.9%) | 3.1% | - | - | - |
| NET Income (USD) | 21,525,000 | 32,671,000 | 32,923,000 | 32,474,000 | 53,489,000 | 12,835,000 | 4,993,000 | (169,000) | (8,950,000) | (16,925,000) | (16,309,000) | 101,000 | - | - | - |
| % Net Margin | 11.8% | 17.5% | 15.8% | 15.5% | 17.6% | 5.3% | 2.3% | (0.1%) | (3.8%) | (7.7%) | (8.1%) | 0.0% | - | - | - |
Serw - 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 | Completed | Serw | - |
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