HG CAPITAL takes majority stake in VISMA GROUP
Context
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.
VISMA GROUP, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2006, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, representing a level LOGIN 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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Other operations with VISMA GROUP
| 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% |
| 04/2014 | HG CAPITAL / KKR / CINVEN | VISMA GROUP | NORWAY | Software | 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 |
| 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 |
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Valuation range: EV 3b - 100b NOK
Revenue range: 1b - 3b NOK
EBITDA range: 250M - 500M NOK
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Target: visma group
Acquirer: hg capital