LBC Tank Terminals Acquisition & Valuation

LBC Tank Terminals was acquired by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines for $1.7B in March 2025, a 6.7x multiple on $255M of revenue.

LBC Tank Terminals acquisition price

$1.7B

Acquired by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines · Mar 2025

LBC Tank Terminals revenue at acquisition

$255M

Last twelve months · Mar 2025

LBC Tank Terminals revenue multiple at acquisition

6.7x

EV/Revenue · Mar 2025

LBC Tank Terminals EBITDA multiple at acquisition

13.0x

EV/EBITDA · Mar 2025

LBC Tank Terminals Overview

About LBC Tank Terminals

LBC Tank Terminals is a global operator of midstream and downstream facilities for bulk liquid chemicals, oils, and refined petroleum products. The company provides storage, production, IBC filling, drumming, and warehousing services. Rotterdam-headquartered LBC maintains terminals emphasizing safety and efficiency across Europe, Americas, and Asia.


Founded

1909

HQ

BelgiumMechelen

Website

lbctt.com

Status

Acquired

Customer focus

B2B

Revenue model

Usage-based

Revenue

$258M (May 2017)

Valuation

$1.7B (acquired Mar 2025)

LBC Tank Terminals Acquisition

LBC Tank Terminals was acquired by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines for $1.7B on 10 March 2025.

The acquisition price implies a 6.7x revenue and 13.0x EBITDA multiple on $255M of revenue.

LBC Tank Terminals, one of the world's largest independent tank terminal operators headquartered in Rotterdam, primarily handles and stores chemicals at seven terminals in key hubs including Antwerp, Rotterdam, Houston, Freeport, and Baton Rouge. Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL), a Japanese shipping major with President & CEO Takeshi Hashimoto, signed a sale and purchase agreement on March 7, 2025, to acquire 100% of the membership rights in LBC Tank Terminals Group Holding Netherlands Coöperatief U.A. for US$1.715 billion. The transaction closed on June 30, 2025, after receiving approvals from relevant authorities, with financing including a JPY135 billion loan from Japan Bank for International Cooperation co-financed to JPY250 billion by private institutions like Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation. The acquisition strengthens MOL's chemical logistics business by integrating LBC's onshore tank storage with its existing chemical tanker operations (following Nordic Tankers in 2019 and Fairfield Chemical Carriers in 2024) and tank container services, enabling full supply chain coverage for flexible, value-added customer solutions and reducing market volatility exposure. It aligns with MOL's BLUE ACTION 2035 management plan to rebalance toward stable non-shipping revenues and social infrastructure, targeting an Equity IRR of approximately 10% based on LBC's tank capacity expansion plans. Additionally, it accelerates MOL's next-generation energy business by adding storage for growing ammonia and CO2 transport demands in a decarbonizing society. MOL President & CEO Takeshi Hashimoto highlighted synergies from combining MOL's global marine network with LBC's terminal expertise (Group CEO Frank Erkelens) to create customer and societal value, expand into adjacent markets, and support energy and chemical sectors through innovation.

LBC Tank Terminals acquisition details
AcquirerDateTypePriceEV/RevenueEV/EBITDA
10 Mar 2025Strategic M&A$1.7B6.7x13.0x

LBC Tank Terminals Revenue

LBC Tank Terminals' latest recorded revenue is $258M, as of its secondary sale in May 2017.

LBC Tank Terminals revenue by funding round

LBC Tank Terminals revenue and valuation multiple by funding round
DateRevenue *Stage
May 2017$258MSecondary

* Revenue (or ARR) figures are the values recorded alongside each funding round. Typically run-rate revenue at the time of the deal, or a reported LTM (last 12 months) revenue.

LBC Tank Terminals Funding History

LBC Tank Terminals has 1 recorded secondary share sale and no primary funding rounds.

LBC Tank Terminals funding rounds
DateStageInvestorsDeal Summary
May 2017SecondaryArdianArdian signed an agreement on 22 May 2017 to acquire a 35% stake in LBC Tank Terminals, the Belgian-headquartered operator of bulk liquid storage facilities, from State Super and Sunsuper. Dutch pension investors APG and PGGM, which already held stakes, each keep 32.5%. Completion was subject to conditions including regulatory approvals. Ardian described LBC as a company with fantastic value creation potential and as the third US dollar denominated investment by its infrastructure team in recent months. LBC owns and operates terminals mainly for chemical and base oil products. Its largest operations are on the US Gulf Coast in Houston and Baton Rouge, with further sites in Rotterdam, Antwerp and Shanghai.

Who has invested in LBC Tank Terminals?

1 investor has backed LBC Tank Terminals across its funding rounds, including Ardian.


LBC Tank Terminals Investors

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LBC Tank Terminals Competitors

LBC Tank Terminals competitors include listed companies like IndiGrid Infrastructure, ACEN, Fluxys Belgium and Shadowfax, and private ones like Loggi and Ninja Van.

Public and private companies comparable to LBC Tank Terminals
CompanyHQStatusRevenueEBITDAValuationRevenue Multiple
IndiGrid InfrastructureIndiaIndiaPublicly listed$507M$344M$1.7B8.8x
ACENPhilippinesPhilippinesPublicly listed$499M$144M$1.7B7.3x
Fluxys BelgiumBelgiumBelgiumPublicly listed$852M$358M$1.6B2.6x
LoggiBrazilSão PauloPrivate--$1.8B-
ShadowfaxIndiaIndiaPublicly listed$446M$25M$1.8B3.0x
Ninja VanSingaporeSingaporePrivate$149M-$1.9B-

LBC Tank Terminals Public Comps

LBC Tank Terminals is no longer listed, but its public comps include IndiGrid Infrastructure, ACEN, Fluxys Belgium, Esentia Energy, Shadowfax, Kenya Pipeline Company, Werner Enterprises, Alexandria Containers and Goods, STEF and Genesis Energy.

Last FYEV/RevenueEV/EBITDA
RevenueEBITDALast FYLTM2027ELast FYLTM2027E
IndiGrid Infrastructure$507M$344M7.6x8.8x11.2x9.8x
ACEN$499M$144M9.4x7.3x32.4x30.0x
Fluxys Belgium$852M$358M2.3x2.6x5.4x5.2x
Esentia Energy$429M$313M6.5x6.9x9.0x9.0x
Shadowfax$446M$25M3.8x3.0x69.1x50.7x
Kenya Pipeline Company$331M$192M4.9x-8.4x-
Werner Enterprises$3B$299M0.9x0.7x8.6x6.8x
Alexandria Containers and Goods$155M$99M11.1x9.8x17.4x13.4x

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Common questions about LBC Tank Terminals

When was LBC Tank Terminals founded?LBC Tank Terminals was founded in 1909.
Where is LBC Tank Terminals headquartered?LBC Tank Terminals is headquartered in Mechelen, Belgium.
Is LBC Tank Terminals publicly listed?No, LBC Tank Terminals was acquired by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines in March 2025.
Who acquired LBC Tank Terminals?LBC Tank Terminals was acquired by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines in March 2025.
How much was LBC Tank Terminals acquired for?LBC Tank Terminals was acquired for $1.7B in March 2025, a 6.7x revenue multiple.
Who are LBC Tank Terminals' investors?LBC Tank Terminals' investors include Ardian.
What is LBC Tank Terminals' revenue?LBC Tank Terminals' latest recorded revenue is $258M (May 2017).
Which companies are comparable to LBC Tank Terminals?Companies comparable to LBC Tank Terminals include IndiGrid Infrastructure, ACEN, Fluxys Belgium, Loggi, Shadowfax and Ninja Van.

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