At what enterprise value was IMPERO acquired in 2017?

During the acquisition of IMPERO by INVESTCORP in 2017, 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 10M - 30M GBP. 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 Retail & Consumer industry currently tracks an average EBITDA multiple of 11.0x, providing a valuable benchmark for this transaction.

What was the EV/EBITDA of IMPERO when it was acquired by INVESTCORP?

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When was IMPERO acquired by INVESTCORP?

IMPERO was acquired by INVESTCORP in 2017.

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

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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.

How is the data for the IMPERO acquisition sourced and is it reliable?

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09/2017

IMPERO acquired by INVESTCORP

UNITED KINGDOM Education / EdTech & Content EV 10M - 30M GBP

Context

Investcorp Technology Partners acquired 100% of Impero from its previous owners. This transaction was the third technology deal for the firm's fourth Technology Fund within a nine-month period. The strategic rationale for the acquisition focused on the target's best-in-class safeguarding software, its high levels of recurring revenue, and its dominant position in the UK market. The acquirer intends to drive the company's next phase of growth through international expansion—particularly in the US—and through targeted add-on acquisitions. This deal allows the company to transition from a regional leader to a globally scaled EdTech platform.

IMPERO, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2016, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, a level to compare with the average currently observed in the Retail & Consumer sector (11.0x).

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Impero is the UK s leading provider of integrated safeguarding, classroom, and school network management software. Its comprehensive solution enables schools to protect students online, manage the digital teaching environment, and maximize network efficiency. At the time of the transaction, the firm held over a 20% share of the UK secondary school market, serving more than 1,400 institutions. Globally, its software was utilized by over 1.5 million devices across 90 countries, including more than 500 school districts in the United States.

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Valuation range: EV 10M - 30M GBP

Revenue range: 5M - 25M GBP

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Acquirer: investcorp