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04/2022

FOCUS SOFTWARE acquired by SOGELINK

NORWAY Software / Engineering & Design Software REV 5M - 25M EUR

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 in 2021, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , a level to compare with the average currently observed in the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector (15.1x).

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Target

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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Revenue range: 5M - 25M EUR

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