Who owns FINANCE ACTIVE?

FINANCE ACTIVE has been 100% owned by ALTUS GROUP since April 2021.

At what enterprise value was FINANCE ACTIVE acquired in 2021?

During the acquisition of FINANCE ACTIVE by ALTUS GROUP in 2021, the transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of €100–350M.

What was the EV/EBITDA of FINANCE ACTIVE when it was acquired by ALTUS GROUP?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for FINANCE ACTIVE is in the range of 15x - 25x.

What was the EV/Revenue multiple of FINANCE ACTIVE when it was acquired by ALTUS GROUP?

The estimated EV/Revenue multiple for FINANCE ACTIVE is in the range of 2x - 6x.

When was FINANCE ACTIVE acquired by ALTUS GROUP?

FINANCE ACTIVE was acquired by ALTUS GROUP in 2021.

What was the revenue of FINANCE ACTIVE at the time of the deal?

The revenue of FINANCE ACTIVE at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of €10–30M.

What was the EBITDA of FINANCE ACTIVE during the acquisition?

FINANCE ACTIVE's EBITDA is estimated to be in the range of €5–25M.

How is the data for the FINANCE ACTIVE acquisition sourced and is it reliable?

Mynth data is contributed by a professional community of M&A and Private Equity experts. Each transaction, including the FINANCE ACTIVE deal, is systematically cross-verified by our team using private deal documents and official sources. You can also find the official press release for this transaction here: https://capitalfinance.lesechos.fr/deals/sortie/altus-group-sempare-de-finance-active-pour-1065-m-1305159

What is the average EV/EBITDA multiple for the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector in 2026?

The average EV/EBITDA multiple for the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector in 2026 is 14.6x.

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04/2021

FINANCE ACTIVE acquired by ALTUS GROUP

FRANCE Software / ERP, HR & Finance EV €100–350M

Context

Altus Group, a Canadian provider of software, data solutions, and advisory services for the commercial real estate sector, acquired Finance Active, a leading French SaaS debt management software provider. This acquisition marked Finance Active's transition from its founding shareholders, and the private equity firm Cathay Capital (which held approximately 40% of the shares), to full integration into Altus Group.

FINANCE ACTIVE, which reported an EBITDA margin of [members only] in 2020, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 15x–25x, representing a premium to the average currently observed in the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector (14.6x).

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Target

Finance Active is a French SaaS company specializing in debt and financial risk management solutions for both public and private organizations. Founded in 2001 by Jacques Descourtieux and Patrice Chatard, the company provides a comprehensive platform that enables clients to optimize their debt portfolios, monitor financial risks, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Ent. Value

€100–350M

Equity Value

[members only]

Multiples

EV / Revenue

2x–6x

EV / EBITDA

15x–25x

EV / EBIT

[members only]

Historical Financials (EUR)

Year

Rev

EBITDA

EBIT

2020

2019

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Valuation range: EV €100–350M

Revenue range: €10–30M

EBITDA range: €5–25M

EV/Revenue range: 2x - 6x

EV/EBITDA range: 15x - 25x

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