INFOPRO DIGITAL acquired by TOWERBROOK
Context
TowerBrook Capital Partners entered into an exclusive agreement to reclaim majority control of Infopro Digital from the exiting historical private equity syndicate, led by Apax Partners and Altamir. This transaction marks a secondary leveraged buyout and a notable "comeback" for TowerBrook, which served as the group's original financial sponsor at its inception in 2001. Following a highly competitive auction process managed by a premier investment bank, the returning sponsor secured exclusivity to execute the acquisition alongside a deeply reinvested executive management team. The deal follows a period of rapid consolidation, including the transformative 2013 acquisition of Groupe Moniteur, which solidified Infopro’s position as the French market leader.
INFOPRO DIGITAL, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2016, 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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| Date | Acquirer | Target | Country | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/2023 | TOWERBROOK | INFOPRO DIGITAL | FRANCE | Digital Press |
| 06/2016 | INFOPRO DIGITAL | EBP | BELGIUM | Construction / Real Estate |
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Valuation range: EV 500M - 1.5b EUR
Revenue range: 250M - 500M EUR
EBITDA range: 50M - 100M EUR
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Acquirer: towerbrook