DEFENSE CONSEIL INTERNATIONAL (DCI)
Acquired by
ADIT (AGENCE POUR LA DIFFUSION DE L'INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIQUE)
DEFENSE CONSEIL INTERNATIONAL (DCI) acquired by ADIT (AGENCE POUR LA DIFFUSION DE L'INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIQUE)
Target
DEFENSE CONSEIL INTERNATIONAL (DCI)
Acquirer
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.
The transaction values DEFENSE CONSEIL INTERNATIONAL (DCI) at an EV/Revenue multiple of LOGIN.
This transaction is part of the Business Services industry, which currently tracks an average EBITDA multiple of 11.3x since the beginning of 2026, a stable level 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
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.
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