At what enterprise value was VISMA GROUP acquired in 2014?

During the acquisition of VISMA GROUP by HG CAPITAL / KKR / CINVEN in 2014, the company was valued at an estimated revenue multiple of below 5x. The transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 3b - 100b NOK. By registering for free, you get access to complete and exact transaction details including enterprise value, revenue, and EBITDA. Additionally, our database shows that the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) industry currently tracks an average EBITDA multiple of 14.4x, providing a valuable benchmark for this transaction.

What was the EV/EBITDA of VISMA GROUP when it was acquired by HG CAPITAL / KKR / CINVEN?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for VISMA GROUP is in the range of 15x - 25x. For comparison, the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector currently shows an average EBITDA multiple of 14.4x. Join our community for free to access full valuation data and industry trends.

When was VISMA GROUP acquired by HG CAPITAL / KKR / CINVEN?

VISMA GROUP was acquired by HG CAPITAL / KKR / CINVEN in 2014.

What was the revenue of VISMA GROUP at the time of the deal?

The revenue of VISMA GROUP at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 5b - 100b NOK. Register for free to access the full transaction report and exact valuation multiples.

What was the EBITDA of VISMA GROUP during the acquisition?

VISMA GROUP's EBITDA is estimated to be in the range of 1b - 3b NOK. Join our community for free to access complete and exact deal data.

What is Enterprise Value (EV)?

Enterprise Value (EV) is a measure of a company's total value, often used as a more comprehensive alternative to equity market capitalization. EV includes in its calculation the market capitalization of a company but also short-term and long-term debt as well as any cash on the company's balance sheet.

What is the EV/EBITDA multiple and why is it used?

The EV/EBITDA multiple is a financial ratio that compares a company's Enterprise Value (EV) to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA). It is widely used in M&A and valuation because it allows for comparisons between companies with different capital structures and provides a clear view of operational profitability.

How is the data for the VISMA GROUP acquisition sourced and is it reliable?

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04/2014

HG CAPITAL, KKR & CINVEN take majority stake in VISMA GROUP

NORWAY Software / ERP, HR & Finance EV 3b - 100b NOK

Context

KKR is partially exiting its controlling stake in Nordic software group Visma. This equity reshuffle enables HgCapital to reinvest through its HgCapital 7 fund and the listed HgCapital Trust, while bringing Cinven on board as a new equity partner. Subject to regulatory clearance, the transaction establishes a balanced governance triumvirate, with KKR, HgCapital, and Cinven each holding an equal 31% stake. Concurrently, the legacy HgCapital 5 fund (2006 vintage) will fully exit its historical position. The deal allows KKR to realize partial liquidity without completely stepping away from the asset. For HgCapital, which has tracked Visma since 2004, this reinvestment doubles down on a predictable, subscription-based business model. As the dominant provider of ERP and payroll software for Nordic SMEs, Visma's priority is accelerating the migration of its core products to a pure SaaS architecture. The newly formed sponsor consortium will back the incumbent management team over a five-to-six-year horizon, driving value through organic growth and an aggressive bolt-on acquisition strategy to scale operations and expand margins.

In the past, the company had already been the subject of several LBOs, notably led by Hg Capital in 2006 and Kkr in 2010. These multiple LBO cycles illustrate the strong appeal for this type of asset.

VISMA GROUP, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2013, 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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Target

Visma Group Holdings is a leading software and business process outsourcing (BPO) services provider in the Nordic region, offering accounting, resource planning, and payroll solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises. Founded in 1996, Visma has become one of the largest software and SaaS service providers in Europe, with an extensive presence across the Nordic region. The company provides a comprehensive range of products and services, from financial management solutions to payroll and human resource services, designed to help businesses improve operational efficiency and reduce costs. With an experienced management team and a strong reputation for quality and reliability, Visma is well-positioned to continue growing and innovating in the software and SaaS services sector.

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21000M NOK

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2012

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List of similar M&A transactions (Date, Acquirer, Target, Country, Sector, Deal Context)
Date	Acquirer	Target	Country	Sector	Deal Context
12/2023	HG CAPITAL	VISMA GROUP	NORWAY	Software	Private equity sponsor Hg has agreed to a further investment to cement its majority ownership position in cloud software provider Visma. This equity syndication broadens the shareholder base through a secondary sale, welcoming approximately 20 new institutional backers, including Altaroc, Jane Street, and the NYC Retirement System
06/2017	HG CAPITAL / GIC / MONTAGU PRIVATE EQUITY / ICG	VISMA GROUP	NORWAY	Software	HgCapital is leading a buying investor group to orchestrate a major equity restructuring of Nordic and Benelux software provider Visma. The transaction facilitates the full exit of KKR after a seven-year investment cycle and allows HgCapital to increase its ownership stake to 41%
09/2010	KKR	VISMA GROUP	NORWAY	Software	Private equity firm HgCapital has entered into a definitive agreement to sell a 63.5% portion of its stake in Nordic software provider Visma to global investment firm KKR. Through this partial realization, which is subject to customary regulatory clearance and expected to close in November 2010, HgCapital will retain a 17
05/2006	HG CAPITAL	VISMA GROUP	NORWAY	Software	Following the collapse of a competing bid from business software group Sage, European mid-market investor HgCapital has launched a cash offer to acquire all outstanding shares of Visma. Executed through the designated acquisition vehicle Engel Holding, the transaction is structured as a public-to-private buyout that will result in the delisting of the Norwegian accounting software group from the Oslo Stock Exchange

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Valuation range: EV 3b - 100b NOK

Revenue range: 5b - 100b NOK

EBITDA range: 1b - 3b NOK

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Target: visma group

Acquirer: kkr / cinven / hg capital