DEFENSE CONSEIL INTERNATIONAL (DCI) acquired by ADIT (AGENCE POUR LA DIFFUSION DE L'INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIQUE)
Context
The ADIT Group acquired a 66% controlling stake in DCI, marking the group's official privatization. The transaction involved ADIT purchasing the entire 33.33% stake held by Sofema and a 21.56% stake from the French State. The French State retains a 34% "blocking minority" stake to safeguard strategic interests. This merger creates a French champion of "soft power" and economic intelligence, combining DCI's military expertise with ADIT's strategic influence. The strategic roadmap includes modernizing services through digitalization, expanding presence in Eastern Europe (Ukraine/Poland) and Africa (where revenue grew to 15% of the total), and strengthening ties with French defense manufacturers.
DEFENSE CONSEIL INTERNATIONAL (DCI), which reported an EBITDA margin of [members only] in 2023, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of [members only], to compare with the average currently observed in the Business Services sector (11.4x).
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Target
DCI serves as the official operator for the transfer of French Ministry of Armed Forces' know-how to international partners. It provides specialized training, consulting, and technical assistance across land, air, and naval domains. The group plays a critical role in French "soft power," maintaining strong links with military decision-makers in the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and increasingly in Africa. With a workforce largely composed of former military personnel (80%), it facilitates the integration of French defense technology (BITD) for foreign allied forces and manages strategic contracts such as the Qatar Air Academy.
Ent. Value
€300–700M
Equity Value
[members only]
Multiples
EV / Revenue
1x–3x
EV / EBITDA
[members only]
EV / EBIT
[members only]
Historical Financials (EUR)
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Valuation range: EV €300–700M
Revenue range: €150–250M
EV/Revenue range: 1x - 3x
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