A2MAC1
Acquired by
PROVIDENCE EQUITY PARTNERS
A2MAC1 acquired by PROVIDENCE EQUITY PARTNERS
Target
A2MAC1
Acquirer
PROVIDENCE EQUITY PARTNERS
Context
This transaction is a secondary leveraged buyout, marking the transfer of absolute majority control from the exiting historical private equity syndicate back to a new lead financial sponsor. Following a highly competitive auction process meticulously managed by premier investment banks, the returning sponsor successfully secured exclusivity to execute the acquisition alongside the company's original financial sponsor and the deeply reinvested executive management team. To adequately capitalize this massive operation, the deal structure incorporates a substantial senior debt package, providing the optimal leverage required to support the target's ongoing aggressive expansion strategy and its transition toward broader mobility insights.
A2MAC1, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2022, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, a level around LOGIN higher than the average currently observed in the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector (13.6x).
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Target
Founded in 1997, A2Mac1 is the global leader in automotive competitive benchmarking and technical analysis. The group operates the world's most comprehensive database of automotive parts and vehicle teardown data, providing critical insights to nearly all global car manufacturers and tier-1 suppliers. By dismantling vehicles and digitizing every component, A2Mac1 offers a powerful benchmarking platform that assists engineers in optimizing technology, weight, and costs.
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Other operations with A2MAC1
| Date | Acquirer | Target | Country | Sector | Deal Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2017 | FIVE ARROWS | A2MAC1 | FRANCE | Software | This transaction represents a primary leveraged buyout marking the first entry of a private equity sponsor into the company's capital. Following a highly competitive auction process managed by a premier investment bank, the incoming financial partner secured absolute majority control, allowing the founding shareholders to exit their positions. The deal follows a period of rapid internationalization and the establishment of a dominant technical database that has become an industry standard for global manufacturers. To capitalize this operation, the structure includes a tailored unitranche and subordinated debt package provided by a specialized asset manager, including a dedicated acquisition line to support the next major phase of geographic expansion into new emerging markets. |
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Authors: mynth contributor (mynth data is contributed by M&A / PE professionals and systematically cross-verified with private deal documents and official press releases).
Target: a2mac1
Acquirer: providence equity partners