
Stada Owners Are Said to Resume IPO Work as CapVest Talks Stall
Bain Capital and Cinven, which jointly own Stada, have started gearing up to hold an initial public offering of the business as soon as October, the people said. London-based buyout firm CapVest was in discussions to acquire Stada but it's been unable to reach an agreement, according to the people, who asked not to be identified because the information is private.

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Here's How to Make Your Business Exit-Ready
Buyers don't fear imperfection. They fear uncertainty. Clean businesses get offers faster and at better multiples. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. If you're building a business with the goal of eventually selling it, whether to private equity, a strategic acquirer or even a search fund, your exit won't depend just on how much money you make. It'll depend on how clean your business is. Buyers are increasingly paying a premium for operational clarity: clean financials, structured operations and a team that's ready to scale. And the absence of these things? That's the fastest way to lose millions on valuation, even if you've built a profitable business. Here's how to get exit-ready and a real example of a company that lost significant deal value simply because they weren't. Related: 7 Preparation Essentials for Selling a Business 1. Clean beats clever: What buyers really want We recently evaluated a fast-growing B2B SaaS company. On paper, it checked every box: over $1M in ARR, 70%+ profit margins, low churn, high organic traffic and an efficient two-person team. The kind of deal any buyer would get excited about. But under the hood, it was chaos. There was no standardized financial reporting. Customer retention data was inconsistent. Expenses were loosely categorized; everything from marketing performance to support SLAs lived in the founder's head. Because of that, we couldn't underwrite it as a turnkey asset. Instead of offering a premium 4x-5x multiple (typical for comparable assets), we priced it closer to 2.8x ARR, factoring in the cost and risk of operational cleanup. They lost nearly 40% of their value, not due to bad performance, but due to a lack of systems. 2. Financials: The foundation of exit-readiness The first thing any buyer asks for is your financials, and if they're not clean, expect the deal timeline to stretch or the offer to shrink. Here's what "clean" looks like: Accrual-basis accounting (not cash) Monthly P&L, balance sheet and cash flow statements are consistently reported Customer metrics like CAC, LTV, churn, ARPU, ideally broken down by cohort A 12-24 month forward-looking forecast built from bottom-up assumptions Even better? Use tools like LiveFlow or Fathom to build a dashboard that auto-updates with your financial and operational KPIs. This isn't about impressing a buyer; it's about building confidence and showing you run your business like an investor would. 3. Operational hygiene: Scale without the founder The most valuable businesses are the ones that don't depend on the founder to function. When we looked at that earlier SaaS deal, we saw that every customer ticket, every marketing campaign and every pricing decision flowed through the founder. No SOPs. No documented workflows. No delegation framework. That meant the acquirer would need to rebuild the operating system from scratch, which directly impacted valuation. Want to fix that? Start using tools like Notion or Process Street to create SOPs, checklists and role-based documentation. Make sure team members own specific KPIs. And start building workflows that can run without you. Related: I Specialize in Exit Planning — You Need to Make These 5 Moves Before Selling Your Business 4. Build the team that buyers can plug into Even if your team is lean, buyers want to see a structure they can build on, not a tangle of freelancers or founder-only dependencies. Ask yourself: Do I have a clear org chart (even if it's lean)? Are roles and KPIs defined in writing? Do I know which roles a buyer would need to hire post-acquisition? For example, the company we reviewed had zero customer success coverage and no growth team. That meant we needed to staff key roles immediately post-close, which translated into more risk, more effort and a lower purchase price. If you're bootstrapped and wearing multiple hats, that's fine — just be honest about it. But make sure you have a blueprint for what the company will need to scale, and price that into your operating model. 5. Forecast, don't guess: The value of a real plan Exit-ready businesses don't just report the past; they can confidently project the future. A buyer needs to know how your business will perform 12-24 months from now. That means your forecast should be tied to real input traffic growth, customer acquisition costs, churn rates and expansion revenue. And it needs to be regularly updated. Not sure where to start? You can build a simple model in Google Sheets or use tools like Brixx or Finmark for SaaS-friendly forecasting. Forecasts help buyers understand the upside and justify a higher valuation. 6. 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[Latest] Global Pipeline Safety Market Size/Share Worth USD 17.84 Billion by 2034 at a 8.97% CAGR: Custom Market Insights (Analysis, Outlook, Leaders, Report, Trends, Forecast, Segmentation, Growth Rate, Value, SWOT Analysis)
[220+ Pages Latest Report] According to a market research study published by Custom Market Insights, the demand analysis of Global Pipeline Safety Market size & share revenue was valued at approximately USD 7.56 Billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 7.83 Billion in 2025 and is expected to reach around USD 17.84 Billion by 2034, at a CAGR of 8.97% between 2025 and 2034. The key market players listed in the report with their sales, revenues and strategies are ABB (Switzerland), Siemens AG (Germany), Schneider Electric (France), Baker Hughes (US), Honeywell (US), Huawei Technologies (China), AVEVA (UK), PSI AG (Germany), BAE Systems (UK), TransCanada (Canada), Atmos International (UK), Clampon AS (Norway), FFT (Australia), Perma-Pipe (US), Senstar (Canada), Syrinix (UK), RADIOBARRIER (Russia), Pure Technologies (Canada), C-Fer Technologies (Canada), Total Safety (US) & Others. Austin, TX, USA, Aug. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Custom Market Insights has published a new research report titled 'Pipeline Safety Market Size, Trends and Insights By Component (Solutions, Services), By Solution (Perimeter Intrusion Detection, Secure Communication, SCADA for Pipelines, Pipeline Monitoring System, Industrial Control System (ICS) Security), By Vertical (Natural Gas, Crude Oil, Refined Products, Others), and By Region - Global Industry Overview, Statistical Data, Competitive Analysis, Share, Outlook, and Forecast 2025 – 2034' in its research database. 'According to the latest research study, the demand of the global Pipeline Safety Market size & share was valued at approximately USD 7.56 Billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 7.83 Billion in 2025 and is expected to reach a value of around USD 17.84 Billion by 2034, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 8.97% during the forecast period 2025 to 2034.' Click Here to Access a Free Sample Report of the Global Pipeline Safety Market @ Pipeline Safety Market Overview The pipeline safety market is a critically important sector that focuses on the maintenance of the integrity, security, and efficiency of pipeline systems for the transportation of oil, gas, and chemicals. With increasing global energy needs, safeguarding these pipelines is a pivotal matter. The U.S. Department of Transportation estimates that the U.S. is home to more than 2.6 million miles of pipelines, which illustrates the scale of the energy transportation infrastructure. With the rising dependency on pipelines for the continuous transmission of energy combined with the rising demand for effective operation safety and environmental protection, the market is expected to grow. To address these challenges, companies are using new technologies for monitoring in real-time, detecting leaks, ensuring cybersecurity, and automating controls to avoid problems and comply with tougher regulations. The key factor that is contributing to the growth of the pipeline safety market is increasing energy demand globally. The International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts that global energy demand will rise by 30% by 2040, noting that natural gas will be one of the most important components of the energy mix. As a result of this growing demand, governments and energy companies are building more pipeline networks, and they are stressing the need for highly advanced systems that will help avoid leaks, spills, and explosions. The need for a reliable safety measure stems from the fact that these safety incidents can have disastrous impacts on both the environment and public health and safety. Aspirational technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML) are transforming the pipeline safety market. With these technologies, pipeline conditions can be monitored in real-time, offering forward-looking perspectives on pipeline performance for increased safety and operational efficiency. Massive amounts of sensor data undergo analysis by machine learning algorithms, which identify anomalies, forecast equipment failures, and recommend preventive actions. It enhances this predictive maintenance, which eliminates downtime, reduces repair costs, and helps prevent end-of-life events from occurring. Request a Customized Copy of the Pipeline Safety Market Report @ Digital twin technology is a new trend that creates virtual models of real pipelines to test different situations and monitor their performance in real-time. These digital replicas allow operators to perform a wide-ranging assessment of the structural integrity, predict corrosion rates, and determine optimum maintenance schedules. For instance, the introduction of AI-driven digital twin solutions by companies such as Schneider Electric and Emerson Electric Co. helps pipeline operators make data-driven decisions. Moreover, fiber optic sensors have transformed pipeline safety for leak detection and pressure measuring. By studying temperature and vibration patterns on the pipeline, we can monitor even the slightest leak and respond quickly. Based on verticals, the global pipeline safety market is segmented by natural gas, crude oil, and refined products. In 2020, the natural gas segment held the largest market share, accounting for over 62% of the total value. Further pipeline infrastructure must be constructed to accommodate the growing global demand for natural gas, which is preferred for its cleaner energy profile than other fossil fuels. Governments and energy companies invest billions of dollars in developing safety solutions to avert leaks, explosions, and environmental disasters. Mega-scale projects such as the Power of Siberia pipeline and expanding LNG transport networks force the sector to implement increasingly sophisticated asynchronous control and real-time leak detection systems, thereby tightening the market and enforcing changes at every stage. The market for pipeline safety systems is segmented across Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East & Africa. The global pipeline safety market is gaining momentum and will continue to expand in the Asia-Pacific region on the back of rapidly growing energy demand and the expansion of pipeline infrastructure. As energy demands in countries such as China, India, and Australia increase, so too does the amount of investment in oil and gas pipelines statewide. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), energy demand in Asia-Pacific is anticipated to account for over half the increase in world energy use through 2040. This demand expansion is leading to the large-scale capital development of pipeline networks for natural gas, crude oil, and refined products. Examples such as the China-Russia Power of Siberia Pipeline for China and India's Jagdishpur–Haldia–Bokaro-Dhamra Pipeline (JHBDPL) underline these changing trends and the pivotal role of pipeline infrastructure in the region. Report Scope Feature of the Report Details Market Size in 2025 USD 7.83 Billion Projected Market Size in 2034 USD 17.84 Billion Market Size in 2024 USD 7.56 Billion CAGR Growth Rate 8.97% CAGR Base Year 2024 Forecast Period 2025-2034 Key Segment By Component, Solution, Vertical and Region Report Coverage Revenue Estimation and Forecast, Company Profile, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors and Recent Trends Regional Scope North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South & Central America Buying Options Request tailored purchasing options to fulfil your requirements for research. (A free sample of the Pipeline Safety report is available upon request; please contact us for more information.) Our Free Sample Report Consists of the following: The updated report for 2024 includes an introduction, an overview, and an in-depth industry analysis. We have included the COVID-19 Pandemic Outbreak Impact Analysis in the package. About 220+ Pages Research Report (Including Recent Research) Provide detailed chapter-by-chapter guidance on the Request. Updated Regional Analysis with a Graphical Representation of Size, Share, and Trends for the Year 2025 Includes Tables and figures have been updated. The most recent version of the report includes the Top Market Players, their Business Strategies, Sales Volume, and Revenue Analysis Custom Market Insights (CMI) research methodology (Please note that the sample of the Pipeline Safety report has been modified to include the COVID-19 impact study prior to delivery.) Request a Customized Copy of the Pipeline Safety Market Report @ CMI has comprehensively analyzed the global pipeline safety market. The driving forces, restraints, challenges, opportunities, and key trends have been explained in depth to depict an in-depth scenario of the market. Segment-wise market size and market share during the forecast period are duly addressed to portray the probable picture of this global pipeline safety industry. The competitive landscape includes key innovators, after-market service providers, market giants, and niche players. These are studied and analyzed extensively concerning their strengths, weaknesses, and value-addition prospects. In addition, this report covers key player profiling, market shares, mergers and acquisitions, consequent market fragmentation, new trends, and dynamics in partnerships. Key questions answered in this report: What is the size of the Pipeline Safety market and what is its expected growth rate? What are the primary driving factors that push the Pipeline Safety market forward? What are the Pipeline Safety Industry's top companies? What are the different categories that the Pipeline Safety Market caters to? What will be the fastest-growing segment or region? In the value chain, what role do essential players play? What is the procedure for getting a free copy of the Pipeline Safety market sample report and company profiles? Key Offerings: Market Share, Size & Forecast by Revenue | 2025−2034 Market Dynamics – Growth Drivers, Restraints, Investment Opportunities, and Leading Trends Market Segmentation – A detailed analysis by Types of Services, by End-User Services, and by regions Competitive Landscape – Top Key Vendors and Other Prominent Vendors Buy this Premium Pipeline Safety Research Report | Fast Delivery Available - [220+ Pages] @ Pipeline Safety Market Regional Analysis The United States and Canada have one of the largest, most complex pipeline networks in the world. The high value of the crude oil, natural gas, and refined products network in the region creates a significant demand for pipelines, which in turn generates a need for pipeline safety measures. The presence of major oil and gas companies, such as ExxonMobil, Chevron, and Enbridge, increases the demand for safety systems to ensure that operations remain as reliable as possible. Shale gas exploration and cross-border pipeline projects, meanwhile, are increasingly calling for tight safety precautions. (We customized your report to meet your specific research requirements. Inquire with our sales team about customizing your report.) Still, Looking for More Information? Do OR Want Data for Inclusion in magazines, case studies, research papers, or Media? 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Envirotainer invests in Swiss Airtainer to drive sustainable innovation in pharmaceutical cold chain
As the pharmaceutical industry intensifies its focus on both reliability and sustainability, Envirotainer has taken a decisive step forward in pharmaceutical cold chain innovation. The global leader in secure cold chain solutions announced a strategic investment in Swiss Airtainer, a young but fast-rising leader in lightweight, technology-driven container design. Through this partnership, Envirotainer gains exclusive global rights to market and operate Swiss Airtainer's advanced containers, while Swiss Airtainer will scale its production capacity and accelerate ongoing R&D. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Switzerland, Swiss Airtainer has quickly established itself as a key innovator in temperature-controlled air cargo. Its containers are designed for pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and other high-value perishables, leveraging IoT-driven monitoring and eco-friendly materials to cut emissions and costs without sacrificing reliability. Technology Meets Sustainability Swiss Airtainer's active RKN container is the lightest in the industry and comes equipped with solar panels that provide self-sustaining energy. Coupled with IoT-enabled real-time communications, the container allows for greater visibility and optimized operations. These advancements mark a significant shift in how high-value, temperature-sensitive products like vaccines and biologics can be transported across global networks. The emphasis on weight reduction and renewable energy translates directly into lower CO₂ emissions, a growing priority for shippers and logistics providers under regulatory and corporate sustainability mandates. 'Swiss Airtainer's technology enables significant CO₂ reductions and strengthens our commitment to sustainable innovation,' said Niklas Adamsson, Interim CEO of Envirotainer, in a news release. 'Our mission has always been to ensure safe and reliable delivery of critical medicines while minimizing environmental impact.' The addition of Swiss Airtainer's solution complements Envirotainer's existing sustainability-focused lineup, which includes the flagship Releye family of containers. Together, the offerings represent a comprehensive approach to modern cold chain logistics, balancing reliability, cost-efficiency, and measurable reductions in climate impact. 'We are proud to join forces with Envirotainer, a company that shares our vision for a more sustainable future. This partnership will accelerate the development and global adoption of smart, low-impact cold chain solutions, says Eduard Seligman, CEO of Swiss Airtainer, in a news release. Broader Industry Implications The pharmaceutical cold chain is at an inflection point. On one hand, demand for temperature-sensitive medicines continues to grow, with biologics and advanced therapies placing even greater strain on global distribution networks. On the other hand, regulators, manufacturers, and logistics providers face mounting pressure to cut carbon emissions. By investing in container technology that is lighter, more energy-efficient, and digitally connected, Envirotainer and Swiss Airtainer are signaling where the industry is headed: toward solutions that safeguard product integrity while actively reducing environmental impact. Envirotainer's climate targets have already been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), underscoring its commitment to measurable progress. This latest move adds another dimension, practical, operational tools that customers can deploy immediately to align with sustainability goals. This partnership offers a preview of the future: smarter containers that integrate renewable energy, digital visibility, and lightweight design into one solution. The post Envirotainer invests in Swiss Airtainer to drive sustainable innovation in pharmaceutical cold chain appeared first on FreightWaves. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data