Digitalk Group acquired by Hansen Technologies

UNITED KINGDOM Telecom / MVNO EV £20–50M

Context

Hansen Technologies Limited has successfully completed the 100% acquisition of Digitalk Group Holdings Ltd. The transaction was structured as a full buyout and financed through a combination of existing cash reserves and debt facilities. This strategic transaction reinforces Hansen's global leadership position within the communications and media industry. From a strategic rationale perspective, acquiring Digitalk's best-in-breed mobile and carrier-grade applications significantly enhances Hansen's existing Global Communications Suite. It unlocks immediate cross-selling and upselling opportunities, allowing Hansen to offer scalable solutions to its established global customer base across over eighty countries. Additionally, this platform investment facilitates Hansen's expansion into high-growth market segments, specifically targeting digital-first operators and sub-brands, while further diversifying its geographic footprint and client portfolio. The acquisition allows the group to accelerate value creation for its combined stakeholders by leveraging highly complementary technological and commercial synergies.

Digitalk Group, which reported an EBITDA margin of [members only] in 2025, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 10x–18x, standing directly in line with the average observed in the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector (14.8x in 2025).

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Target

Digitalk Group Holdings Ltd is a specialized technology provider founded in 1996 and headquartered in the United Kingdom. The company delivers mission-critical software platforms tailored for mobile and carrier-grade communication operators globally. Recognized as a specialist in the telecommunications sector, Digitalk provides a comprehensive, full-stack MVNO-in-a-box platform that natively integrates vital functionalities including Billing, Customer Relationship Management, Online Charging Systems, Provisioning, and Interactive Voice Response. This distinctive value proposition empowers Communication Service Providers to rapidly launch, scale, and monetize mobile services with minimal friction. Furthermore, the company offers a sophisticated cloud-based wholesale voice trading platform encompassing routing, fraud prevention, and monitoring for international carriers. The company serves a blue-chip client base of approximately 150 customers distributed across more than thirty countries.

Ent. Value

£20–50M

Equity Value

[members only]

Multiples

EV / Revenue

2x–6x

EV / EBITDA

10x–18x

EV / EBIT

[members only]

Historical Financials (GBP)

Year

Rev

EBITDA

EBIT

2025

2024

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Valuation range: EV £20–50M

Revenue range: £5–25M

EBITDA range: £0–5M

EV/Revenue range: 2x - 6x

EV/EBITDA range: 10x - 18x

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Target: digitalk group

Acquirer: hansen technologies

FAQ

What transaction does this page cover?

This page covers Hansen Technologies’s acquisition of 100% of Digitalk Group, a British company specialised in MVNO, in 2025.

How was the acquisition of Digitalk Group by Hansen Technologies 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 2x - 6x range. Exact figures are available to members.

What were Digitalk Group’s revenue and EBITDA at the time of the deal?

At the time of the transaction, Digitalk Group generated annual revenue estimated in the £5–25M range and EBITDA in the £0–5M bracket (FY 2025). Detailed financial figures are available to members.

How does the valuation of Digitalk Group compare to benchmarks in the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector?

With an estimated multiple range of 10x - 18x, the transaction stands directly in line with historical averages for the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector (14.8x in 2025).

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