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05/2022

INFODREAM acquired by CT ENGINEERING

FRANCE Software / Supply Chain & Ops EV 0M - 15M EUR

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CT has successfully executed the total majority acquisition of Infodream, marking a 100% full buyout that represents a major milestones in the Spanish technology group's international expansion and product diversification strategies. Through this cross-border transaction, Infodream will be fully integrated into CT's corporate perimeter, adding three strategic delegations in Aix-les-Bains (France), Bristol (UK), and Seattle (USA) to CT’s expanding global office network. On the sell-side, Infodream was advised by InExtenso Finance et Transmission, while CT was supported by Vivien & Associés. The strategic rationale for this transaction is highly compelling, directly supporting CT’s corporate initiative to expand its proprietary technology stack and accelerate its clients' digital transformation journeys. By incorporating Infodream’s specialized engineering team and its flagship Qual@xy Suite, CT instantly adds a comprehensive, turn-key MES platform to its digital solutions portfolio. This integration infuses advanced industrial capabilities into CT's ecosystem, specifically in high-growth areas like statistical process monitoring, quality management, and smart factory optimization.

INFODREAM, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2021, 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 (14.8x).

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Infodream is an international independent software vendor (ISV) and system integrator specialized in the development of Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software for the Industry 4.0 ecosystem. Headquartered in Aix-les-Bains (France), the company operates an institutionalized footprint across critical manufacturing hubs with dedicated subsidiaries in Bristol (United Kingdom) and Seattle (United States). Infodream is the creator of the Qual@xy Suite, a highly accessible, scalable, and cost-effective proprietary MES software solution engineered to drive quality control, statistical process monitoring, and dynamic operator guidance within specialized manufacturing cells. With over 30 years of operational experience, the firm supports more than 20,000 active users and maintains a diversified, global client base of over 300 industrial customers across 18 countries. Market Positioning: The company stands as a high-performance specialist and premier category provider within the international industrial quality control and smart factory software markets. By deploying its software across high-barrier, capital-intensive sectors—including aerospace, defense, automotive, electronics, life sciences, and luxury watchmaking—Infodream has secured exceptional brand equity among leading global conglomerates.

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Target: infodream

Acquirer: ct engineering