W.I.S. Group
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W.I.S. Group - overview
Established
1901
Location
Cologne, -, Germany
Primary Industry
Business Support Services
About
W. I. S. Group is a security solutions provider specializing in tailored security technology and personnel services, ensuring robust protection for diverse businesses across various sectors in Germany.
Founded in 1901, W. I. S. Group is headquartered in Cologne, Germany and specializes in comprehensive security services.
The company has undergone strategic pivots to enhance its offerings but remains focused on core competencies in security technology and personnel deployment. CEO Heike Turwitt leads the firm, which has closed a total of 2 deals, with the most recent occurring on November 26, 2013. W. I.
S. Sicherheit offers a comprehensive suite of security solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of various businesses. Their core offerings encompass security technology, personnel security, and continuous monitoring services, ensuring a robust and intelligent security framework for clients. The company emphasizes the importance of analyzing individual security needs to develop customized strategies that enhance safety while optimizing costs.
Key services include alarm system installations and monitoring, corporate security personnel deployment, and specialized event security for exhibitions and museums. W. I. S.
Sicherheit serves a diverse clientele across several geographical markets in Germany, including major cities such as Berlin, Hamburg, and Frankfurt, catering primarily to enterprises within critical infrastructure, manufacturing, and event management sectors. In the most recent fiscal year, 2016, W. I. S.
Group reported a revenue of EUR 12,206,698. 50 and an EBITDA of EUR 261,794. 90. The company generates revenue through structured service delivery models, including direct contracts with businesses for security solutions, ongoing monitoring subscriptions, and on-site security personnel contracts.
Specific pricing plans vary based on the complexity and scale of services provided, with potential agreements for long-term service packages designed to enhance client security while managing costs efficiently. The company's reputation for high service quality, as reflected in its recognition in the "DEUTSCHLAND TEST 2025," contributes to client retention and the acquisition of new contracts within its operational markets. W. I.
S. Group plans to expand its product offerings and services, focusing on enhancing its technological capabilities in security solutions. Although specific new product launches have not been disclosed, the company is likely targeting expansion into additional geographic markets within Europe by 2025. The financing from the recent deal on November 26, 2013, will facilitate these growth initiatives, enabling the company to strengthen its market position and enhance its service delivery capabilities.
Primary Industry
Business Support Services
Sub Industries
Security Services
Website
www.wis-sicherheit.de
Verticals
EdTech
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Amount Raised
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W.I.S. Group - financials
| Fiscal Year Ended | Dec 31, 2008 | Dec 31, 2009 | 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 | Mar 31, 2019 | Mar 31, 2020 | Mar 31, 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (USD) | 17,680,309.6 | 21,295,895.6 | 34,692,839.9 | 41,028,242.2 | 34,668,589.6 | - | - | - | 11,028,224.4 | - | - | - | - | - |
| % Revenue Growth (YoY) | - | 20.4% | 62.9% | 18.3% | (15.5%) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| EBITDA (USD) | (368,694.7) | 1,769,582.9 | 1,555,499.3 | 2,104,740.6 | (696,318.4) | - | 3,042,787 | 70,789.1 | 236,520.4 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Operating Income (USD) | (517,195.6) | 1,570,312.4 | 1,295,720.1 | 1,807,687 | (1,022,185) | - | 2,835,454.4 | (92,715.2) | 102,546.5 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin | (2.9%) | 7.4% | 3.7% | 4.4% | (2.9%) | - | - | - | 0.9% | - | - | - | - | - |
| % EBITDA Margin | (2.1%) | 8.3% | 4.5% | 5.1% | (2.0%) | - | - | - | 2.1% | - | - | - | - | - |
| NET Income (USD) | (541,937.7) | (1,561,689.3) | 1,222,185.3 | 1,718,689.3 | (1,069,793.4) | - | (2,392,046) | (165,459.6) | (129,887) | 129,887.9 | (405,566.5) | - | - | - |
| % Net Margin | (3.1%) | (7.3%) | 3.5% | 4.2% | (3.1%) | - | - | - | (1.2%) | - | - | - | - | - |
W.I.S. Group - 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 | Completed | W.I.S. Group | - | ||||||||
| Buyout | Completed | W.I.S. Group | - |
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W.I.S. Group - employee data


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