Bureau Veritas, as part of its portfolio rotation strategy known as LEAP | 28, is actively engaged in restructuring its activities. This initiative was recently echoed in the announcement of the sale of its testing and inspection activities for Petroleum & Petrochemical Products and Coal, marking a significant step in the transformation of its portfolio.
Bureau Veritas: A global player in TIC services
Bureau Veritas positions itself as an international leader in the field of Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) services. Built on solid foundations, the company has established a reputation for excellence through its various offerings tailored to a wide range of sectors. Its global reach enables it to provide solutions tailored to the specific needs of its clients, thus ensuring their compliance in varied market environments.
LEAP | 28: A strategy for the future
The LEAP | 28 strategy aims to optimize Bureau Veritas’ portfolio by focusing on high-growth and high-margin segments. By moving away from underperforming activities, the company intends to become more agile and better positioned to seize opportunities in emerging markets. This approach is driven by the need to increase operational efficiency and align resources with strategic priorities.
Context of the sale
In this context, Bureau Veritas has entered into exclusive negotiations with Triton Partners regarding the sale of its testing and inspection activities for Petroleum & Petrochemical Products and Coal. In 2025, this division generated revenue of approximately 450 million euros. However, despite its significant revenue, this activity faced lower growth than the group and weighed on the operating margin.
An evolving portfolio
The sale of this activity is part of a broader objective to optimize the value and impact of Bureau Veritas’ operations. By integrating this transaction into the Food & Raw Materials division, the group plans to enhance its profile by focusing on segments that offer better growth and profitability potential.
Financial and strategic impact of the transaction
The transaction, valued at 470 million euros, is based on an EV/EBIT multiple of 11.1x on the forecasted results of 2025, post-IFRS 16. Notably, this sale is expected to have a positive impact on Bureau Veritas’ organic growth profile, as well as its adjusted operating margin and return on invested capital. This move towards streamlining and rotating the portfolio illustrates the company’s commitment to excellence and value creation for its shareholders.
Future outlook
Once the sale is finalized, Bureau Veritas will have achieved approximately 20% of portfolio rotation since the beginning of the implementation of the LEAP | 28 strategy. Hinda Gharbi, Chief Executive Officer, emphasized that this sale reaffirms the group’s strategic direction and its commitment to active portfolio management. It is anticipated that under the leadership of Triton Partners, the activities related to Petroleum and Petrochemical Products will continue to thrive.
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