FOCUS SOFTWARE acquired by SOGELINK
Context
Simultaneously with the acquisition of the Dutch group LOCATIQS, Sogelink acquired the Norwegian company Focus Software. This transaction marks Sogelink's strategic entry into the Nordic market. The 6 co-founders of Focus Software reinvested in the new group structure. This deal reinforces Sogelink's capabilities in the upstream design and planning phases of construction projects. The combined entity (Sogelink + LOCATIQS + Focus) reaches a consolidated revenue of over EUR130 million with 650 employees.
FOCUS SOFTWARE, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2021, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, a level to compare with the average currently observed in the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector (14.4x).
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Founded in 1996, Focus Software is a leading Norwegian software publisher specializing in BIM (Building Information Modeling). The company provides solutions for infrastructure and building modeling, structural calculation, and tender management. It serves a diverse client base of 16,000 users, including architects, civil engineers, landscapers, and public authorities, primarily in Norway and Sweden.
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