At what enterprise value was FIRST SENSOR acquired in 2020?

During the acquisition of FIRST SENSOR by TE CONNECTIVITY in 2020, the transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 300M - 700M EUR.

What was the EV/EBITDA of FIRST SENSOR when it was acquired by TE CONNECTIVITY?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for FIRST SENSOR is in the range of 10x - 18x.

When was FIRST SENSOR acquired by TE CONNECTIVITY?

FIRST SENSOR was acquired by TE CONNECTIVITY in 2020.

What was the revenue of FIRST SENSOR at the time of the deal?

The revenue of FIRST SENSOR at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 100M - 200M EUR.

What was the EBITDA of FIRST SENSOR during the acquisition?

FIRST SENSOR's EBITDA is estimated to be in the range of 10M - 30M EUR.

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The average EV/EBITDA multiple for the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector in 2026 is 15.1x.

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03/2020

FIRST SENSOR acquired by TE CONNECTIVITY

GERMANY Hardware & Electronics / Electronic Components / Sensors & Optics EV 300M - 700M EUR

Context

TE Connectivity Ltd. has completed the public takeover of First Sensor AG, acquiring a 71.87% majority stake from DPE Deutsche Private Equity, funds managed by Teslin Capital Management, and other shareholders. The transaction followed a voluntary public tender offer at a cash consideration of €28.25 per share. The strategic rationale for the acquisition is to combine First Sensor's expertise in photonics, pressure sensors, and microelectronic packaging with TE’s global connectivity and sensing portfolio. This combination specifically enhances TE’s optical sensing capabilities for automotive, heavy truck, and industrial applications. Despite the majority control, First Sensor initially maintained its management board, though several supervisory board representatives were replaced by TE executives post-closing. The deal required multiple regulatory approvals, including foreign investment clearances in Germany and the United States, and was finalized after approximately nine months of review.

FIRST SENSOR, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2019, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , representing a to the average currently observed in the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector (15.1x).

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Target

First Sensor is a global player in sensor technology, specializing in the development and production of standard and customer-specific sensor solutions. The company’s expertise spans chip design, production, and microelectronic packaging, focusing on fields such as photonics, pressure, and advanced electronics. Its products are critical for applications in the industrial, medical, and mobility sectors, including optical sensing for heavy trucks and automotive applications. Founded in the early 1990s as a technology start-up, the organization has grown into an international entity with approximately 1,000 employees and a manufacturing footprint across six German locations, alongside sites in the USA, Canada, China, and Northern Europe. The group is recognized for its high-performance sensors used in demanding environments, leveraging a worldwide partner network to serve global demand for connected and automated technologies.

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Valuation range: EV 300M - 700M EUR

Revenue range: 100M - 200M EUR

EBITDA range: 10M - 30M EUR

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