„Welcome to our new air filtration industry insight, giving you a brief market overview especially in from an M&A perspective. In general, consolidation is actively pursued by multinational companies trying to grow geographically on a global basis and to diversify their product portfolios. 2019 has been another strong year, mainly driven by company integration but also with some exciting deals.“
Market Insights
Market Overview
– The air filtration market, which comprises HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning), automotive and industrial filters, is expected to grow by 7.3% p.a.
– While HVAC filters have the biggest market share, with almost 50% of the total air filtration market, automotive filters are expected to grow the fastest with 8.5% p.a.
Trends
Automotive
– Enlarging automobile production in developing regions coupled with increasing purchasing power
– A general shift towards new fiber materials and innovative technologies is influencing the competitive positioning
HVAC
– Major drivers for this market are, among others, increasing demand for hygiene, cleanrooms and data centers
– Need for complex installation and regular maintenance of HVAC air filters offers higher demand for service possibilities and digitalization
Industrial
– Strong forecasted infrastructural and industrial development especially in the Asia Pacific region will contribute significantly to growth
– Demand for washable and reusable filters will play a major role
Selected Transactions
Key Performance Indicators Peer Group
– The Peer Group contains internationally-listed companies which differentiate in product portfolio, size and relative competitive advantage.
– With just minor fluctuations in expected multiples, market valuations prove to be stable. Companies are highly valued for their profitability and the low risk within the market. Peer group EV/EBITDA (NTM) multiples stay within a solid range of 9 to 13 x EBITDA.
– Stock prices have also performed well during the last six months, peaking at the current value of +15%.
EV/EBITDA (Next 12 Months)
6M Stock Price Development Peer Group
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