JAKALA acquired by ARDIAN
Context
Ardian increased its investment in Jakala by acquiring a 60% majority stake, transitioning from its initial minority position held since 2018. The founder retained a 25% stake through Jakala Holding, while several historical institutional investors and the senior management team reinvested alongside Ardian. The transaction was structured to provide Jakala with the massive financial resources required to accelerate its international build-up strategy. The strategic roadmap focuses on scaling the group's footprint in the US, UK, Brazil, and Poland, while continuing a high-paced M&A strategy to integrate specialized digital media and data science capabilities. The partnership also emphasizes shared ESG goals, specifically targeting B Corp certification.
It is worth noting that the fund Ardian took control of Jakala through an LBO in 2018.
JAKALA, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2021, 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 (14.5x).
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Target
Founded in 2000, Jakala is the leading Martech group in Italy and among the top five in Europe. The group helps large enterprises leverage data and technology to accelerate growth through innovative sales and marketing solutions. It provides an integrated ecosystem combining strategy, analytics, and digital media execution.
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| Date | Acquirer | Target | Country | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/2018 | ARDIAN | JAKALA | ITALY | Consulting & Integration |
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Revenue range: 250M - 500M EUR
EBITDA range: 50M - 100M EUR
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Acquirer: ardian