Firmensitz: Vereinigtes Königreich

Datum des Investments: Januar 2015

Veräußerungszeitpunkt: Oktober 2022

Das Geschäft im Überblick

Waterlogic ist ein führender globaler Anbieter von Wasserspendern für Unternehmen.

Waterlogic vermietet hauptsächlich Point-of-use („POU“)-Wasserspender an eine Vielzahl von B2B-Kunden, übernimmt den gesamten Service und entwickelt, produziert und vertreibt die Geräte. Forschung und Entwicklung der Geräte erfolgen in-house und sowohl die Produkte als auch die Technologien sind patentiert. Waterlogic wurde 1992 gegründet und war eines der ersten Unternehmen, die POU-Systeme in Europa einführten.

Zur Produktpalette gehören POU-Wasserspender für Büros, die gefiltertes Wasser warm, kalt, heiß und mit Kohlensäure versetzt ausgeben; diese werden als Tischgerät oder freistehendes Gerät angeboten. Die Geräte werden gewerblichen Kunden mit Miet- und Serviceverträgen angeboten – Märkte, in denen Waterlogic nicht direkt präsent ist, werden durch Händler abgedeckt, denen die Geräte verkauft werden. In ausgewählten Märkten gehören außerdem Armaturen, Einbaulösungen (Billi) und HoReCa-Lösungen (Purezza) sowie Flaschenwasserspender zur Produktpalette.

Waterlogic hat hohe Umwelt-, Sozial- und Unternehmensführungsstandards und veranschaulicht sein Engagement in einem detaillierten ESG Report.  

500 Tsd. Wassersysteme mit Miet- und Serviceverträgen

Durch die Waterlogic Geräte werden täglich >50 Millionen Liter Wasser konsumiert

Das entspricht 120 Mrd. 500ml Einweg-Plastikflaschen in den vergangenen 5 Jahren

Beschreibung der Transaktion

Castik Funds schloss die Übernahme von Waterlogic gemeinsam mit dem Waterlogic-Gründer Jeremy Ben-David ab, indem es das Unternehmen im Januar 2015 in die Privatwirtschaft übernahm. Seitdem hat Waterlogic - in enger Zusammenarbeit mit Castik - weltweit mehr als 40 Add-on-Akquisitionen durchgeführt und mehr als 10 neue Direktmärkte erschlossen.

Im Mai 2021 erwarb der neu aufgelegte Single-Asset-Fonds EPIC I-b die Mehrheitsbeteiligung von EPIC I an Waterlogic, um die ehrgeizigen Wachstumspläne von Waterlogic weiter zu unterstützen. Diese Transaktion folgte auf den Verkauf einer bedeutenden Minderheitsbeteiligung am Unternehmen an vier institutionelle Investoren - British Columbia BCI, Neuberger Berman, StepStone und Skandia.

Nach mehr als 7 Jahren mit erheblichem Umsatz- und EBITDA-Wachstum wurde Waterlogic im Jahr 2022 an Culligan verkauft. Als Teil der Transaktion wurden die Waterlogic-Aktionäre zu Culligan-Aktionären.

  • Umsatzwachstum: 4x
  • EBITDA-Wachstum: 8x
  • Anzahl der Übernahmen: 120+
Wertschöpfung

Waterlogic verachtfachte seine Größe durch eine Kombination aus organischem und M&A-Wachstum:

  • Organisches Wachstum: Steigerung des organischen Wachstums durch den Aufbau der kaufmännischen Funktionen und die Konzentration auf Transparenz und KPI-basiertes Management des Geschäfts sowie die Einführung des neuen HoReCa-Produktangebots
  • M&A (transformativ): Bedeutende geografische Expansion und Aufbau eines weltweit führenden Unternehmens auf dem B2B-Wassermarkt mit einer Präsenz in 21 Ländern
  • Fusionen und Übernahmen (Konsolidierung): Mehr als 100 synergetische Akquisitionen in der ganzen Welt
  • M&A (Produkterweiterung): Expansion in die Produktkategorie „Unter der Spüle“ durch M&A
Waterlogic News
04.04.22

Waterlogic continues to grow in the Nordic region

Waterlogic, a leading global designer, manufacturer, distributor and service provider of purified drinking water dispensers, is pleased to announce…
31.12.21

Waterlogic expands its operations in Colombia with the acquisition of Aquamaq

Waterlogic, a leading global designer, manufacturer, distributor and service provider of purified drinking water dispensers, is pleased to announce…
22.12.21

Culligan International and Waterlogic Group Holdings announce combination to create a leader in sustainable drinking water solutions and services

Combination will accelerate delivery of sustainable consumer and commercial water solutions and services, providing clean, safe and soft water to…
01.11.21

Waterlogic acquires distributor Pure Pro in Bulgaria

Waterlogic, a leading global designer, manufacturer, distributor and service provider of purified drinking water dispensers, is pleased to announce…
01.10.21

Waterlogic acquires hydration solution supplier Merquip in New Zealand

Waterlogic, a leading global designer, manufacturer, distributor and service provider of purified drinking water dispensers, is pleased to announce…
03.09.21

Waterlogic acquires water and coffee distributor HBS in Portugal

Waterlogic, a leading global designer, manufacturer, distributor and service provider of purified drinking water dispensers, is pleased to announce…

23.07.21

Waterlogic acquires Waterconcept Hungary to expand HoReCa offering

Waterlogic, a leading global designer, manufacturer, distributor and service provider of purified drinking water dispensers, is pleased to announce…
13.07.21

Waterlogic acquires Quality Water Service in Puerto Rico, Chile and Colombia

Waterlogic, a leading global designer, manufacturer, distributor and service provider of purified drinking water dispensers, is pleased to announce…

31.05.21

Waterlogic enters Finland with Thoreau hospitality solution

Waterlogic, a leading global designer, manufacturer, distributor and service provider of purified drinking water dispensers, is pleased to announce…
21.05.21

Castik Capital announces the successful closing of a new single asset fund to support Waterlogic’s ambitious growth plans

Castik Capital, the European private equity investment firm, today announced the successful completion of a new single asset fund, EPIC I-b (the…
04.01.21

Waterlogic strengthens its position in Sweden with the acquisition of three companies

Waterlogic, a leading global designer, manufacturer, distributor and service provider of purified drinking water dispensers, is pleased to announce…
30.11.20

Waterlogic acquires Hidrospot, Colombia’s leading water dispenser company

Waterlogic, a leading global designer, manufacturer, distributor and service provider of purified drinking water dispensers, is pleased to announce…
23.10.20

Waterlogic acquires Tipperary Water, Ireland’s leading water cooler company

Waterlogic, a leading global designer, manufacturer, distributor and service provider of purified drinking water dispensers, is pleased to announce…
31.07.20

Waterlogic Acquires Smart Water

Waterlogic Expands its Presence in the Mid-Atlantic

31.07.20

Waterlogic to acquire Elite Water & Coffee

Waterlogic Americas expands its presence into the Magnolia State

28.04.20

Waterlogic closes on long-term investment from strong institutional partners to accelerate growth ambition

Waterlogic, a leading global designer, manufacturer, distributor and service provider of purified drinking water dispensers, is pleased to announce…
28.01.20

Waterlogic secures long-term investment from BCI to accelerate growth ambition

Waterlogic, a leading global designer, manufacturer, distributor and service provider of purified drinking water dispensers, is pleased to announce…
01.11.19

Waterlogic completes acquisitions of Pure Water Technology Ohio and Pure Water Technology Georgia

 Waterlogic, a leading global designer, manufacturer, distributor and service provider of purified drinking water dispensers, is pleased to announce…
07.10.19

Waterlogic acquires Aquafree, Chile’s largest Point-of-Use water dispenser company

Waterlogic, a leading global designer, manufacturer, distributor and service provider of purified drinking water dispensers, is pleased to announce…
12.08.19

Waterlogic establishes footprint in Belgium through acquisition of Pure Services

Waterlogic, a leading global designer, manufacturer, distributor and service provider of purified drinking water dispensers, is pleased to announce…
10.07.19

Waterlogic’s M&A deals hit double figures in just seven months

MAIDENHEAD, UK – Waterlogic, a leading global designer, manufacturer, distributor and service provider of purified drinking water dispensers, is…
18.12.18

Waterlogic acquires Maestro Pressure Coolers and Cariad Cool Water in the UK

Waterlogic, a leading global designer, manufacturer, distributor and service provider of purified drinking water dispensers, is pleased to announce…
02.10.18

Waterlogic acquires Minnesota Water and Water Engineering Technologies

Waterlogic, a leading global designer, manufacturer, distributor and service provider of purified drinking water dispensers, is pleased to announce…
30.04.18

Waterlogic has acquired distributors Lux Aqua in Hungary and the Czech Republic

Waterlogic, a leading global designer, manufacturer, distributor and service provider of purified drinking water dispensers, announced that it has…
13.03.18

Waterlogic to acquire Billi, a leading manufacturer and distributor of Under-The-Sink systems and taps

Waterlogic, the leading global designer, manufacturer, distributor and service provider of purified drinking water dispensers, has signed definitive…
11.01.18

Waterlogic Acquires Pure Water Technology, Inc.

Waterlogic, a vertically integrated global designer, manufacturer, distributor and service provider of drinking water systems, is pleased to announce…
01.01.18

Waterlogic continues to grow

Waterlogic GmbH has acquired Hamburg based ABO Filtertechnik Nord GmbH effective 1 January 2018. ABO Filtertechnik Nord is one of the leading…
10.11.17

Waterlogic to Acquire Planète Bleue

Waterlogic, a vertically integrated global designer, manufacturer, distributor and service provider of drinking water systems, is pleased to announce…
04.01.17

Waterlogic to Acquire Aguapura Aguaviva, S.L.

Waterlogic has completed the acquisition of Aguapura Aguaviva S.L in Spain for an undisclosed amount. Waterlogic, a vertically integrated global…
03.01.17

Waterlogic to Acquire AquaInteriör

Waterlogic has completed the acquisition of AquaInteriör AB in Sweden for an undisclosed amount through its subsidiary Escowa. Waterlogic, a…
05.10.16

Waterlogic to Acquire Onesource Water

Waterlogic has completed the acquisition of Onesource Water, LLC (“Onesource”) in the United States (“US”) for an undisclosed amount. Waterlogic, a…
05.08.16

Waterlogic Acquires Danish Firm Aqua Line

Waterlogic has acquired Aqua Line ApS (“Aqua Line”) for an undisclosed amount. Aqua Line is an established, family built and operated, Danish water…
13.01.16

Waterlogic to acquire PHS Waterlogic in the UK, Ireland and the Netherlands

Waterlogic has entered into an agreement to acquire the water cooler division of PHS Group (‘PHS Waterlogic’) for an undisclosed amount. PHS…
11.11.15

Waterlogic to acquire Clear Water Group in Norway

Waterlogic has entered into an agreement under which Waterlogic’s Norwegian subsidiary has agreed to purchase Clear Water Group AS (“Clear Water”) for…
07.09.15

Angel Springs completes on deal to merge Greenworks Water into its customer base

As already announced in August Greenworks Solutions had agreed to merge its water cooler subsidiary, Greenworks Water, into Angel Springs. We are…
20.05.15

Waterlogic to acquire Unlimited Water in Australia

London/Sydney – Waterlogic has entered into an agreement under which Waterlogic’s Australian subsidiary has agreed to purchase Unlimited Water Pty Ltd…
16.04.15

Waterlogic to acquire Australian division of Just Water International

London/Sydney – Waterlogic has entered into an agreement under which Waterlogic’s Australian subsidiary has agreed to purchase Just Water…
08.01.15

Castik Capital completes acquisition of Waterlogic Plc; to create global water cooler company with newly acquired Angel Springs

Luxembourg/London – Castik Capital, the European private equity investment firm, has completed its acquisition of Waterlogic Plc, a vertically…
16.12.14

Castik Capital to acquire Angel Springs, expanding its presence in global water cooler industry

Luxembourg/London – Castik Capital, the European private equity investment firm – through Hydrus Bidco Limited, a company ultimately owned by the EPIC…
12.11.14

Castik Capital launches recommended cash offer for Waterlogic Plc

Luxembourg/London – Castik Capital, the European private equity investment firm, has made a recommended cash offer, through Poseidon Bidco Limited, an…