ALTRAN acquired by CAPGEMINI
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Capgemini, a global leader in consulting and IT services, and Altran Technologies, the world leader in engineering and R&D services, have entered into an agreement for a friendly takeover. The transaction, structured as a cash tender offer at �14.00 per share, values Altran at approximately �3.6 billion. This strategic combination creates a global powerhouse with combined revenues of �17 billion and a workforce exceeding 250,000 employees.
ALTRAN, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2018, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , representing a to the average currently observed in the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector (15.1x).
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Target
Altran is the global leader in Engineering and R&D services (ER&D), providing high-end technical consultancy and innovation support to the world's largest industrial groups. Headquartered in France, the company operates with a workforce of over 50,000 specialized engineers, known as "Innovation Makers," across more than 30 countries. Its business model is structured to address the complex technological challenges of industries such as Aerospace, Automotive, Defense, Energy, Life Sciences, and Railway. The organization supports its clients throughout the entire value chain, from initial research and conceptual design to manufacturing engineering and lifecycle management.
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Valuation range: EV 3b - 100b EUR
Revenue range: 2.5b - 5b EUR
EBITDA range: 250M - 500M EUR
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Acquirer: capgemini