At what enterprise value was IAGONA acquired in 2023?

During the acquisition of IAGONA by IRD INVEST in 2023, 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 20M - 50M EUR. 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 14.8x, providing a valuable benchmark for this transaction.

What was the EV/EBITDA of IAGONA when it was acquired by IRD INVEST?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for IAGONA is in the range of 15x - 25x. For comparison, the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector currently shows an average EBITDA multiple of 14.8x. Join our community for free to access full valuation data and industry trends.

When was IAGONA acquired by IRD INVEST?

IAGONA was acquired by IRD INVEST in 2023.

What was the revenue of IAGONA at the time of the deal?

The revenue of IAGONA at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 25M - 50M EUR. Register for free to access the full transaction report and exact valuation multiples.

What was the EBITDA of IAGONA during the acquisition?

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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.

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11/2023

IAGONA acquired by IRD INVEST

FRANCE Hardware & Electronics / IT Equipment EV 20M - 50M EUR

Context

Iagona reorganized its capital in a secondary LBO led by IRD Invest. The deal allowed historical investors UI Investissement and IDF Capital to exit. Management, led by Pascal Hermandesse, retains a significant stake (approx. 1/3). The funding aims to support organic growth and strategic acquisitions in Europe to reach EUR100M in revenue.

IAGONA, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2022, 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 (14.8x).

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Target

A European specialist in digital transformation solutions for customer journeys. Iagona designs and integrates self-service kiosks (banking deposits, payment, check-in) and dynamic digital signage solutions. The company serves diverse sectors including banking, retail, healthcare, and public administration.

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Valuation range: EV 20M - 50M EUR

Revenue range: 25M - 50M EUR

EBITDA range: 0M - 5M EUR

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Target: iagona

Acquirer: ird invest