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05/2021

CIRCET acquired by ICG

FRANCE IT Services EV 3b - 100b EUR

Context

ICG acquired a majority stake (slightly over 50%) in Circet from Advent International, in a deal valuing the company at over EUR3.2 billion. The management team reinvested significantly to hold more than 40% of the capital. This third LBO aims to accelerate Circet's international expansion, particularly in the US, and support the deployment of 5G and fiber across Europe.

Advent International had previously taken control of the company through an LBO in 2018.

CIRCET, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2020, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, representing a LOGIN to the average currently observed in the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector (14.3x).

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Target

The leading European provider of telecom infrastructure services. Circet specializes in the design, deployment, installation, and maintenance of fixed and mobile telecom networks (fiber optics, 5G). It serves telecom operators, local authorities, and equipment manufacturers.

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Other operations with CIRCET

List of similar M&A transactions (Date, Acquirer, Target, Country, Sector, Deal Context)
DateAcquirerTargetCountrySectorDeal Context
04/2018ADVENT INTERNATIONALCIRCETFRANCEIT Services

Advent International, a global leader in private equity, has finalized the acquisition of Circet, the top French provider of telecommunications infrastructure services. Advent becomes the majority shareholder, facilitating the exit of CM-CIC Investissement, Omnes Capital, and the company's founders. The transaction was carried out alongside President Philippe Lamazou and the existing management team, who are reinvesting to support a new European expansion phase.

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Valuation range: EV 3b - 100b EUR

Revenue range: 1b - 3b EUR

EBITDA range: 250M - 500M EUR

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Acquirer: icg