Enterprise Group - Exciting New Chapter

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Last October I analyzed a fast growing Canadian company - Enterprise Group:


Enterprise Group (Toronto, TRX:E) has been on quite a journey in recent years, with a series of big moves that have reshaped its business. Things really took off with the acquisition of Evolution Power a few years ago, which marked a major shift into supplying power generators. And the momentum hasn’t slowed - this year’s acquisition of FlexEnergy Canada is set to push growth even further.


The company’s approach to site infrastructure is built on three main pillars: mobile power systems, mobile office and command structures, and lighting solutions. These offerings are particularly crucial for clients operating in remote, challenging environments such as northern Canada, where extended periods of darkness and extreme cold demand robust, reliable infrastructure. While mobile power solutions are at the forefront, the company’s comprehensive suite of ancillary equipment and services sets it apart from competitors, enabling it to deliver end-to-end infrastructure solutions.


Enterprise Group has made a bold move with its recent acquisition of Flex Canada, paying $20 million for a business that, on paper, appeared to fetch a premium price at about 4.3x trailing three-year EBITDA. That’s notably higher than Enterprise’s historical ceiling of 3x. But scratch beneath the surface and the numbers tell a different story. The real driver behind the deal was Enterprise’s urgent need to expand its fleet of power generators, with very few available for purchase. By acquiring Flex Canada, the company gained instant access to 17 turbine units,each of which would cost around $900,000 if bought new, putting the value of the physical assets at roughly $15 million. That suggests the actual price paid for FlexCanada’s operating business was closer to $5 million, or just over 1x EBITDA. Given the added benefits, service contracts, and strategic foothold it brings, this looks like a bargain.


The acquisition is immediately accretive. Not only does it grow Enterprise’s fleet by 17 turbine generators, but it also introduces advanced 2.0-megawatt units, enhancing power generation capabilities and positioning the company for future growth. At the end of 2024, Enterprise had about 30 power generators. By the close of 2025, that number will more than double to approximately 61, thanks to the 17 acquired units, 10 new turbines on order from FlexEnergy, and additional ex-rental units expected to come off lease. As these turbines are deployed, likely by 2026, the company’s earnings capacity will more than double, with incremental improvements expected along the way.


Yes, the equity raise diluted shareholders by just under 20%, but the capital has been put to effective use. With the turbine fleet doubling, shareholders essentially swapped 100% of the old Enterprise for 80% of a significantly larger and more profitable version. It’s a trade that’s likely to pay off handsomely.


Until now, about 17% of the generator fleet consisted of Capstone units, which have shown limited reliability in the harsh Canadian environment. These units struggled with extreme cold and had narrow fuel tolerance, making them ill-suited for remote field work. In contrast, FlexEnergy turbines have proven highly effective, even in minus 52°C conditions, and can operate on a wide range of field gases. They’ll now form the backbone of the fleet, which will vastly improve operational efficiency and earnings power. From here on, all new generators will be FlexEnergy models and the Capstone units will be marginalized and earmarked for special use cases.


FlexEnergy’s technology is known for its reliability, low emissions, and exceptional fuel flexibility. It gives Enterprise a critical competitive edge, especially when competing for contracts that demand dependable and environmentally responsible alternatives to diesel. And it’s not just about tech: FlexEnergy only manufactured about 30 turbines a year, with Enterprise snapping up a third of them. Now, with FlexEnergy expanding its production capacity, Enterprise will be able to secure more units as it scales up.


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