INFOPRO DIGITAL acquired by TOWERBROOK
Context
This transaction represents a renewed leveraged buyout where the incumbent private equity majority shareholder reinvests through its latest flagship fund to maintain absolute corporate control. The operation is executed in seamless alignment with the founding executive and the broader management team, who remain deeply involved in the capital structure. This strategic capital reorganization provides renewed stability and enhanced financial capabilities without altering the existing governance. The primary rationale underpinning this renewed partnership is to aggressively accelerate the company's geographic expansion through a balanced combination of robust organic growth and targeted external acquisitions.
In the past, the company underwent an LBO led by Towerbrook in 2016, and continued an active consolidation strategy by notably acquiring Ebp (2016).
INFOPRO DIGITAL, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2022, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , representing a to the average currently observed in the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector (15.3x).
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Target
Infopro Digital is a leading business-to-business information and technology group catering to specialized professional communities across multiple key economic sectors, including construction, automotive, and insurance. The company pioneers digital transformation by offering a comprehensive suite of solutions that seamlessly combine proprietary data, specialized software, digital productivity tools, and targeted marketing platforms. Operating with a massive international footprint across numerous countries, the enterprise generates approximately half of its activity outside its domestic market. Driven by an experienced leadership team, the group is perfectly positioned to leverage its extensive sectoral expertise to empower corporate decision-makers globally.
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Other operations with INFOPRO DIGITAL
| Date | Acquirer | Target | Country | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/2016 | INFOPRO DIGITAL | EBP | BELGIUM | Construction / Real Estate |
| 02/2016 | TOWERBROOK | INFOPRO DIGITAL | FRANCE | Digital Press |
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Valuation range: EV 1b - 4b EUR
Revenue range: 450M - 900M EUR
EBITDA range: 100M - 200M EUR
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Acquirer: towerbrook