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01/2026

ERGO acquired by Presidio

IRELAND IT Services / Infrastructure & Cloud / MSP (Managed Services) EV €100–350M

Context

Presidio's acquisition of Ergo addresses the strategic objective of expanding its managed services infrastructure and cloud integration capabilities for multinational corporations operating in Europe. By absorbing Ergo's Azure Expert certifications, the US group reinforces its systems integration alliances with Microsoft, Broadcom, and Dell. Formally closed in January 2026 in Dublin, the transaction enables the American platform led by Bob Cagnazzi to take control of a business generating €150–250M in revenue and €5–25M in EBITDA. This cross-border consolidation fits into the international expansion strategy executed by the acquirer, backed since 2024 by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice after spending five years under the ownership of BC Partners. The transaction replicates Presidio's European add-on model, previously highlighted in 2020 by the acquisition of Irish IT solutions provider Arkphire for 120 million euros. From an operational perspective, the integration of Ergo adds an established commercial presence spanning Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the United States, linking enterprise software license management, data center hosting, and specialized technical IT contractor placement. The combined organization aligns its software engineering resources to accelerate the rollout of operational cybersecurity architectures, enterprise data streaming analytics, and custom artificial intelligence deployment models, supporting complex hybrid cloud infrastructure transitions across a diversified base of commercial corporate clients and public sector bodies.

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Target

Founded in 1993 in Dublin, Irish information technology specialist Ergo delivers systems engineering, enterprise cloud migration, and outsourced managed services across Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Recognized as an Azure Expert Managed Services Partner and designated Microsoft Azure Partner of the Year in Ireland, the business configures proprietary software environments, administers enterprise software licenses, and delivers technical IT resourcing contracts. Its operational framework relies on multi-year managed services contracts, technical infrastructure consulting, application development, and operational cybersecurity management. Technical personnel deploy predictive data analytics, artificial intelligence integrations, and continuous cloud network supervision for corporate organizations and multinational enterprises. The service catalog covers remote infrastructure monitoring, distributed system administration, and workflow engineering designed for corporate IT environments.

Ent. Value

€100–350M

Equity Value

[members only]

Multiples

EV / Revenue

below 1.5x

EV / EBITDA

10x–18x

EV / EBIT

[members only]

Historical Financials (EUR)

Year
Rev
EBITDA
EBIT
2024
€150–250M
€5–25M
[members only]
2023
€150–250M
€5–25M
[members only]

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Valuation range: EV €100–350M

Revenue range: €150–250M

EBITDA range: €5–25M

EV/Revenue range: below 1.5x

EV/EBITDA range: 10x - 18x

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Press release: view release

Target: ergo

Acquirer: presidio