Operating Company Transportation & Logistics

Opus Group

Gothenburg, Sweden

Opus is a vehicle inspection and intelligent vehicle support company. Its businesses provide vehicle inspection and emissions-testing services and technology, as well as automotive diagnostic tools, programming, and technical support for the aftermarket. Opus IVS includes brands such as Drew Technologies.

Focus Areas
Vehicle inspection, Emissions testing, Vehicle diagnostics
Website
opus.global

Tracked deals

3

3 tracked deals across 2019-2023.

Recent pace

0

0 tracked deals announced in the last 12 months.

Deal mix

Buyout

2 buyout · 1 divestiture

Opus Group Acquisition Volume by Year

Last 3 years

Acquisition volume by year Annual acquisition counts for the last 3 years for Opus Group. 1 2019 1 2020 1 2023

Supporting Data

Recent Transactions

  • Opus Inspection Acquires Applus Technologies, Inc.
    January 26, 2023
    Buyer
    Opus Inspection, Inc.
    Target
    Applus Technologies, Inc.
    Seller
    Applus Services, S.A.
    Industry
    Industrial Services
    Location
    United States
    Type
    Divestiture

    Opus Inspection, Inc. signed an agreement to purchase 100% of Applus Technologies, Inc. (ATI) and completed the acquisition in early 2023, after which ATI became a wholly owned subsidiary of Opus. The deal (a divestiture by Applus Services, S.A.) strengthens Opus’s inspection and technical services capabilities and expands its service offering to current and future customers.

  • Opus (Drew Technologies / Opus IVS) Acquires AutoEnginuity
    January 3, 2020
    Buyer
    Drew Technologies, Inc., Opus IVS (division of Opus Group AB), Opus Group AB (publ)
    Target
    AutoEnginuity, LLC
    Industry
    Automotive
    Location
    Arizona, United States
    Type
    Buyout

    Drew Technologies, an Opus IVS division of Opus Group AB, acquired AutoEnginuity, LLC — an aftermarket automotive diagnostics software provider headquartered in Mesa, Arizona — for approximately USD 20 million on a cash‑free, debt‑free basis. The acquisition expands Opus IVS's vehicle diagnostics and communication capabilities and adds coverage for 56 vehicle brands, intended to strengthen Opus' DrivePro/DriveCrash offerings and increase Opus' EBITA.

  • Drew Technologies / Opus IVS Acquires BlueLink Diagnostic Solutions
    August 23, 2019
    Buyer
    Drew Technologies, Inc., Opus Group AB (publ)
    Target
    BlueLink Diagnostic Solutions
    Industry
    Automotive
    Location
    North Carolina, United States
    Type
    Buyout

    Drew Technologies, part of the IVS division of Opus Group AB (publ), acquired the technology and operating assets of BlueLink Diagnostic Solutions under an asset purchase agreement on August 23, 2019 for approximately MSEK 2.8. The BlueLink technology and North Carolina call-center capabilities will be integrated into Opus IVS (including Drew Technologies and Autologic) to expand remote vehicle diagnostics and technical support offerings.

Related Acquisition Pages

Automotive Buyers & Acquisitions 2 tracked deals by Opus Group. Industrial Services Buyers & Acquisitions 1 tracked deal by Opus Group. Acquisitions in Arizona 1 tracked deal by Opus Group. Acquisitions in North Carolina 1 tracked deal by Opus Group.

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