Core Viewpoint - The acquisition of Clean Earth is a significant strategic move for Veolia, enhancing its growth and positioning in the hazardous waste sector as global demand increases [2][3]. Financial Impact - The acquisition doubles the size of Veolia's U.S. hazardous waste operations, making it the second-largest player in the U.S. market and reinforcing its global leadership with a turnover of $6 billion [3]. - The deal was secured at an attractive valuation, below a 10x 2026 EV/EBITDA multiple, and is expected to generate $120 million in synergies with existing U.S. operations [4].

Acquisition of Clean Earth 21 November 2025 Highlights Estelle Brachlianoff, Chief Executive Officer, Veolia Key highlights Acquisition enhancing Group growth profile and international footprint Fully aligned with GreenUp plan and priority boosters Doubling Veolia size in the fast growing US Hazardous Waste sector and reaching #2 position(1) Enterprise Value of $3.0bn (c.€2.6bn), i.e. 9.8x(2) EBITDA 2026e post run-rate synergies $120m (c.€105m) run-rate cost synergies by Year 4, backed by Veolia solid track ...

Group 1 - The French waste-management company aims to expand in the U.S. hazardous waste sector through the acquisition [1] - The deal is expected to deliver synergies amounting to $120 million [1]

Acquisition Highlights - Veolia is acquiring Clean Earth for an Enterprise Value of $3.0 billion (approximately €2.6 billion), which is 9.8x EBITDA 2026e post run-rate synergies[3] - The acquisition is expected to generate $120 million (approximately €105 million) in run-rate cost synergies by Year 4[3] - The transaction is expected to be EPS accretive from Year 2[3] - Veolia will fund the cash transaction through existing financial resources and debt, alongside accelerated portfolio rotation with over €2 billion disposals of mature assets[3] Strategic Impact - The acquisition doubles Veolia's size in the US Hazardous Waste sector, making it the 2 player in the US[3, 5] - Clean Earth has a network of 82 specialized sites and 700 permits across all US states[5, 9] - Clean Earth's 2022-2024 Revenue CAGR was +6.8%[9] - Veolia's US revenue will reach approximately $6.3 billion, representing 12% of Veolia Group[21] Financial Performance - Clean Earth's 2024A Revenues were $1.03 billion with $200 million EBITDA[9] - Clean Earth's FCF/EBITDA conversion is over 60%[9] - Veolia anticipates €5.2 billion (approximately $6 billion) in Revenue and €0.9 billion in EBITDA from Hazardous Waste in 2025E[16] - Veolia expects EBITDA Growth of >+10% CAGR from GreenUp 24-27[16]