Applied Vision Corp.. acquired by Antares Vision Group

UNITED STATES Industrial Equipment / Special Machinery / Instrumentation & Measurement EV €20–50M

Context

The acquisition of 100% of the share capital of Applied Vision Corp by Antares Vision Group, through its subsidiary Antares Vision Inc., represents a significant strategic expansion into the North American market and the global metal packaging sector. Strategically, this move allows the group to internalize world-class expertise in empty container inspection, creating substantial cross-selling opportunities and technical synergies in R&D. The rationale for the deal centers on the integration of Applied Vision’s proprietary AI self-learning algorithms with Antares Vision’s existing track and trace platforms, offering a unified safety solution to the Food & Beverage supply chain. From a transaction facts perspective, the acquisition was funded through a combination of a capital increase and an intragroup loan, demonstrating the group's disciplined capital allocation toward high-growth, technically advanced assets.

Applied Vision Corp.., which reported an EBITDA margin of [members only] in 2019, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 10x–18x.

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Target

Applied Vision Corporation is a premier global provider of high-speed machine vision inspection systems, specialized in the complex metal and glass container segments of the Food & Beverage industry. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Akron, Ohio, the company designs and develops advanced imaging solutions rooted in sophisticated optical competencies, innovative lighting, and electronic image sensing. Its technical stack is distinguished by proprietary artificial intelligence and self-learning algorithms that ensure optimal inspection effectiveness on the world’s fastest and most advanced production lines. The firm’s business model is characterized by a strong international orientation, exporting its proprietary technology to South America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East to set new global quality standards in container integrity.

Ent. Value

€20–50M

Equity Value

[members only]

Multiples

EV / Revenue

1x–3x

EV / EBITDA

10x–18x

EV / EBIT

[members only]

Historical Financials (EUR)

Year

Rev

EBITDA

EBIT

2019

2018

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Valuation range: EV €20–50M

Revenue range: €10–30M

EBITDA range: €0–5M

EV/Revenue range: 1x - 3x

EV/EBITDA range: 10x - 18x

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FAQ

What transaction does this page cover?

This page covers Antares Vision Group’s acquisition of 100% of Applied Vision Corp.., an American company specialised in Special Machinery, in 2020.

How was the acquisition of Applied Vision Corp.. by Antares Vision Group valued, and what multiples were paid?

mynth displays the transaction’s enterprise value within the €20–50M band, its EV/EBITDA multiple within the 10x - 18x range, and its EV/revenue multiple within the 1x - 3x range. Exact figures are available to members.

What were Applied Vision Corp..’s revenue and EBITDA at the time of the deal?

At the time of the transaction, Applied Vision Corp.. generated annual revenue estimated in the €10–30M range and EBITDA in the €0–5M bracket (FY 2019). Detailed financial figures are available to members.

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