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04/2022

GENERIX GROUP acquired by MONTEFIORE INVESTMENT & PLÉIADE INVESTISSEMENT

FRANCE Software / Supply Chain & Ops EV 100M - 350M EUR

Context

Montefiore Investment has entered into exclusive negotiations to take Generix Group private through a public tender offer. The transaction is structured via a new acquisition holding company, New Gen, in partnership with the historical reference shareholder Pléiade Investissement (which has held a stake since 2002) and the company's management. The strategic rationale for the deal is to accelerate Generix's transition to a full SaaS model and drive its international expansion outside of its core French market. The transition will be accompanied by a leadership change, with Aïda Collette-Sène succeeding Jean-Charles Deconninck as head of the executive board. By delisting from Euronext (Compartment C), the company aims to pursue its long-term growth projects away from the short-term pressures of the public markets.

GENERIX GROUP, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2021, 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 (14.4x).

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Generix Group is a French software company specializing in collaborative supply chain and retail solutions. The organization provides a comprehensive suite of cloud-based services designed to optimize physical flows, digital processes, and customer experience for industrial players, logistics providers, and retailers. Its technology portfolio includes Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Transport Management Systems (TMS), and EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) platforms. As of its 2021-2022 fiscal year, the entity generated 41% of its revenue through a SaaS subscription model, with the remainder coming from traditional licenses, maintenance, and consulting services. Headquartered in France, which accounts for over 55% of its turnover, the firm also maintains international operations, including a 7% revenue exposure to Russia. The group supports digital transformation by enabling seamless integration between supply chain actors and enhancing real-time data visibility across global distribution networks.

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Valuation range: EV 100M - 350M EUR

Revenue range: 50M - 100M EUR

EBITDA range: 5M - 25M EUR

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Acquirer: pléiade investissement / montefiore investment