VINCI Energies to Acquire Wärtsilä SAM Electronics, Strengthening German Defense Market Presence
VINCI Energies Announces Acquisition of Wärtsilä SAM Electronics in Germany
VINCI Energies, a global leader in energy services and construction, has entered into an agreement to acquire Wärtsilä SAM Electronics GmbH, a Hamburg-based company specializing in maritime technologies and energy market solutions.
Strategic Expansion into the German Defense Market
Founded in 1906, Wärtsilä SAM Electronics is currently a subsidiary of the Finnish group Wärtsilä Corporation. The company is well-known for its expertise in integrating electrical systems and automation for the German navy and shipyards located in key northern cities such as Hamburg, Wilhelmshaven, Elmenhorst, Bremerhaven, and Kiel.
Through its Actemium brand, this acquisition will enable VINCI Energies to broaden its industrial service offerings and strengthen its position within Germany's defense sector. The transaction adds approximately 350 specialized employees and an annual revenue increase of €100 million to VINCI Energies' portfolio.
Transaction Timeline and Regulatory Review
The acquisition is expected to close in the late fourth quarter of 2025, pending approval from relevant regulatory authorities.
VINCI Energies’ German Operations in Numbers
VINCI Energies operates across four business sectors in Germany: infrastructure, industry, Building Solutions, and ICT (Information and Communication Technologies). The company has a workforce of 16,600 spread across 385 locations in Germany. In 2024, VINCI reported nearly €5.6 billion in revenue from its German operations, its second-largest international market. Of this, €4.1 billion came from energy services (including €3.4 billion from VINCI Energies and €0.7 billion from Cobra IS) and €1.4 billion from VINCI Construction. Furthermore, VINCI Concessions is engaged in Germany through five public-private partnerships managing motorway infrastructure and through electric vehicle charging networks.
About VINCI
VINCI is a global leader in concessions, energy services, and construction, operating with 285,000 employees in over 120 countries. The group is dedicated to designing, financing, building, and managing infrastructures that enhance daily life and mobility. Committed to environmental, social, and societal performance, VINCI aims to create long-term value for clients, shareholders, employees, partners, and society as a whole.
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