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08/2018

INFONET acquired by CYBER1

TURKEY IT Services / Consulting & Integration / Cybersecurity Services EV $10–30M

Context

CYBER1 has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the share capital of Infonet. The acquisition aligns with CYBER1’s overarching strategy to scale its enterprise product offering within emerging high-growth territories. By integrating Infonet, CYBER1 gains a market-leading position in Turkey, access to a deep network of business development professionals, and a robust client base of over 2,000 customers. The deal offers significant revenue synergy potential through cross-selling of the combined group's broader security portfolio and leveraging the high level of technical expertise present within the Turkish IT market.

INFONET, which reported an EBITDA margin of [members only] in 2017, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 5x–12x, representing a discount to the average currently observed in the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector (14.6x).

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Target

Founded in 1995, Infonet is a premier provider of cybersecurity products and solutions in the Turkish market. The firm delivers a comprehensive range of cyber resilience services to a diverse portfolio of enterprise clients across highly regulated industries, including Financial Services, Telecommunications, Manufacturing, and Energy. Operating from offices in Istanbul and Ankara, the company has established itself as a cornerstone of the Turkish IT security landscape, recognized for its long-standing technical expertise and excellence in delivery. The company's business model is centered on acting as a strategic value-added partner to world-class security vendors. By leveraging deep technical proficiency and a robust network of IT channel relationships, the firm provides end-to-end implementation and advisory services.

Ent. Value

$10–30M

Equity Value

[members only]

Multiples

EV / Revenue

below 1.5x

EV / EBITDA

5x–12x

EV / EBIT

[members only]

Historical Financials (USD)

Year
Rev
EBITDA
EBIT
2017
$10–30M
$0–5M
[members only]
2016
$10–30M
$0–5M
[members only]

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Valuation range: EV $10–30M

Revenue range: $10–30M

EBITDA range: $0–5M

EV/Revenue range: below 1.5x

EV/EBITDA range: 5x - 12x

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Press release: view release

Target: infonet

Acquirer: cyber1