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Scalian

Scalian, a leading consulting firm in digital transformation and operational performance

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CAPITAL HELD BY WENDEL
82
AMOUNT INVESTED BY WENDEL
€600.7
YEAR OF ACQUISITION
2023

Scalian is a key player in the convergence of operational technologies (OT) and information technologies (IT). Scalian works with industrial and service customers in Europe and North America, in particular on embedded systems engineering, operational performance optimization (costs, quality, lead times, decarbonization and supply chain CSR issues), as well as application development, data automation and artificial intelligence.

(1) Share of equity owned by Wendel as of December 31, 2024.
(2) Amount of equity invested by Wendel as of December 31, 2024, for the stake held at that date.
Chiffres clés
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€533.4 m
2024 sales
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>500
customers
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c. 5,500
employees
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ESG Ratings

CDP : C
Ecovadis : Silver

Why did we invest in Scalian?

A major player in digital transformation and operational performance, Scalian has more than 5,500 employees worldwide. On July 27, 2023, Wendel completed the acquisition of Scalian, investing €557 million of equity, i.e., an Enterprise Value of c. €965 million. Wendel holds a c. 82% interest in Scalian, alongside management of the company.

Since 2015, the company has delivered average annual growth of around 30% of its revenues, including 12% of organic growth despite Covid. The company’s growth has been amplified by a selective external growth strategy, in France and internationally, with eleven acquisitions completed over the 2015-2023 period.

With the implementation of its Strategic Plan, Scalian aims to gain a critical mass in the main European countries and a solid North American platform. This plan aims to continue developing its service offering around the convergence of Operational Technologies (OT) and information technologies (IT) through (i) the enhancement of Scalian’s innovative technological solutions (drones, simulation, data, AI, etc.), (ii) the integration of today’s major societal challenges (CSR) in its offerings and (iii) the support of its best shore platforms (India, Morocco).

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What is the development potential?

Scalian aims to position itself among the world leaders in management consulting and digital technologies. Trends in the markets in which Scalian operates have been less favorable since the end of 2023, and while the mega trends driving its long‑term organic and external growth are still present, its medium‑term objectives will be shifted over time.

Wendel’s role in corporate governance

Supervisory Board
David Darmon (Chairman)
Jérôme Michiels
Mathilde Liret
Jérôme Richard

Audit Committee
Jérôme Michiels
Mathilde Liret

Nomination & Compensation Committee
David Darmon
Jérôme Richard

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