FLOWBIRD (EX PARKEON)
Acquired by
ASTORG
FLOWBIRD (EX PARKEON) acquired by ASTORG
Context
Astorg Partners has acquired Parkeon from the British investment firm ICG, which had held the majority stake since a 2012 debt-to-equity swap. The strategic rationale for the deal is based on the sustainable growth engine of urbanization and the company's successful pivot toward a high-margin digital service model. As part of the new capital structure, a group of fifteen senior managers, led by CEO Bertrand Barthélémy, has reinvested in the company, holding a 13% stake alongside Astorg’s 87% majority. This acquisition marks a fresh start for Parkeon following a history of heavy debt levels from previous LBOs. The new ten-year fund cycle provided by Astorg allows for a long-term strategy focused on international expansion and continued investment in digital innovation, particularly in mobile payments and Big Data for smart cities. The deal highlights the transition of the company from a hardware manufacturer to a comprehensive mobility service provider, positioning it to capture the increasing demand for intelligent urban infrastructure globally.
FLOWBIRD (EX PARKEON), which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2015, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, representing a LOGIN to the average currently observed in the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector (13.4x).
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Target
Founded in 2004 as a spin-off from Schlumberger’s urban electronics division, Parkeon is a global leader in parking management and transport ticketing solutions. The organization operates a dual business model combining industrial manufacturing with high-value digital services, including contactless payment systems, remote parking applications, and Big Data analytics for urban mobility. Its value proposition centers on helping municipalities regulate parking and solve congestion and pollution issues through innovative technology. With a portfolio of 4,000 cities worldwide, the company generates 80% of its revenue outside of France. The entity invests significantly in R&D to facilitate intermodality in transport ticketing, maintaining a strong technological edge in the "Smart City" market. Headquartered with significant operations in Besançon, the group employs 900 people dedicated to sustainable urban growth.
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Valuation range: EV 300M - 700M EUR
Revenue range: 150M - 250M EUR
EBITDA range: 25M - 50M EUR
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Acquirer: astorg