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ACRELEC

Acquired by

GLORY GLOBAL SOLUTIONS

FRANCE Hardware & Electronics EV [100m EUR - 500m EUR] 02/2020

Target

ACRELEC

Acquirer

GLORY GLOBAL SOLUTIONS

Context

Glory acquired 80% of Acrelec's capital for an investment of approximately EUR200 million (on a cash-free, debt-free basis). The deal provides a full exit for the financial investors (Credit Agricole's entities: Idia, Socadif, Brie Picardie Expansion) who had entered in 2016 to fund the acquisition of US-based Hyperactive Technologies. The founders sold a large portion of their shares but reinvested to retain a 20% minority stake and continue leading the company.

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This transaction is part of the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) industry, which currently tracks an average EBITDA multiple of 13.6x since the beginning of 2026, 4.1% decrease compared to 2025. This data is based on contribution from our growing community, composed of M&A and Private Equity professionals, and has been verified by our team to ensure its accuracy.

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Target

Founded in 2004 by former McDonald's employees, Acrelec has become the global reference for the digitalization of points of sale, specifically in the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) and retail sectors. The company designs, manufactures, and develops software for self-ordering kiosks, "Click & Collect" counters, and drive-thru optimization systems. Acrelec is best known for being the primary supplier of the iconic ordering touchscreens found in McDonald's, Burger King, and KFC worldwide.

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