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VALUATION DIAGNOSTIC
Chemicals & Specialty Chemicals

Specific market analysis for Chemicals & Specialty Chemicals companies based in Lausanne.

Pro-Forma Valuation

Market demand in Lausanne for Chemicals & Specialty Chemicals assets remains strong.

KEY DRIVER

"Market consolidation and efficiency."

Local Multiples (Est.)

N/Ax Statutory

Valuation Impact by Size (DACH 2025)

Size BucketMultiple RangeImpact
Micro (< CHF 1M EBITDA)2.5x - 3.4x-33.3%
Small (CHF 1M - 2M EBITDA)3.5x - 4.7x-6.7%
Transition (CHF 2M - 5M EBITDA)4.3x - 5.8x+11.1%
Lower Mid-Market (CHF 5M - 10M EBITDA)5.8x - 7.8x+33.3%
Mid-Market (> CHF 10M EBITDA)7.3x - 9.9x+66.7%

Source: NIMBO, Dealsuite, KPMG, SECA, Practitioner Interviews // Niche Baseline: 5x

Chemicals & Specialty Chemicals Market in Lausanne

Lausanne — known for its Olympic Capital legacy — represents a significant market for Chemicals & Specialty Chemicals companies in Switzerland. The local business environment is shaped by the canton's economic profile, offering distinct opportunities for both buyers and sellers in this niche.

Current EBITDA multiples for Chemicals & Specialty Chemicals businesses range from N/Ax (statutory) to 6.0 - 9.0x (deal), reflecting a moderate arbitrage opportunity. The sector trend is stable, driven by: Market consolidation and efficiency. This positions Lausanne as a notable market within the broader Industrial & Manufacturing sector.

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