IMPLICO acquired by EGERIA
Context
Egeria, in partnership with the management team, has successfully finalized the acquisition of Implico’s SAP software business through a strategic carve-out transaction. This move involved the separation of the terminal management division into a standalone entity, OpenTAS GmbH, which remains with the previous shareholders. The strategic rationale for the acquisition centers on positioning the target as a dedicated growth platform for industry-specific SAP software solutions. By focusing exclusively on its role as a SAP Solution Extension (SOLEX) partner, the organization is poised to capitalize on the mandatory global migration to SAP S/4HANA and the discontinuation of legacy ECC support by 2027.
IMPLICO, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2024, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , a level to compare with the average currently observed in the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector (15.1x).
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Target
Implico is a premier technology organization specializing in the digitalization of complex business processes within the energy and natural resources (ENR) supply chain. The organization’s business model is structured as an Independent Software Vendor (ISV) and a leading SAP Solution Extension (SOLEX) partner. Its value proposition is centered on proprietary automation modules, specifically SAP S/4HANA SDM (Secondary Distribution Management) and RFNO (Retail Fuel Network Operations), which serve as industrial standards for data aggregation and process automation in downstream oil and gas. Strategically, the firm focuses on the "Clean Core" approach, facilitating seamless migrations to S/4HANA for multinational enterprises. By transitioning its deep domain expertise from bulk commodities to broader industrial verticals, the firm ensures technical durability and operational efficiency across global value chains. The organization operates as a critical technical partner within the SAP ecosystem, delivering certified, high-standard software solutions and related advisory services.
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Revenue range: 25M - 50M EUR
EBITDA range: 5M - 25M EUR
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Acquirer: egeria