At what enterprise value was MANX TELECOM acquired in 2019?

During the acquisition of MANX TELECOM by BASALT INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS in 2019, the company was valued at an estimated revenue multiple of below 5x. The transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 300M - 700M GBP. By registering for free, you get access to complete and exact transaction details including enterprise value, revenue, and EBITDA. Additionally, our database shows that the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) industry currently tracks an average EBITDA multiple of 14.8x, providing a valuable benchmark for this transaction.

What was the EV/EBITDA of MANX TELECOM when it was acquired by BASALT INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for MANX TELECOM is in the range of 5x - 12x. For comparison, the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector currently shows an average EBITDA multiple of 14.8x. Join our community for free to access full valuation data and industry trends.

What was the revenue of MANX TELECOM at the time of the deal?

The revenue of MANX TELECOM at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 50M - 100M GBP. Register for free to access the full transaction report and exact valuation multiples.

What was the EBITDA of MANX TELECOM during the acquisition?

MANX TELECOM's EBITDA is estimated to be in the range of 10M - 30M GBP. Join our community for free to access complete and exact deal data.

What is Enterprise Value (EV)?

Enterprise Value (EV) is a measure of a company's total value, often used as a more comprehensive alternative to equity market capitalization. EV includes in its calculation the market capitalization of a company but also short-term and long-term debt as well as any cash on the company's balance sheet.

What is the EV/EBITDA multiple and why is it used?

The EV/EBITDA multiple is a financial ratio that compares a company's Enterprise Value (EV) to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA). It is widely used in M&A and valuation because it allows for comparisons between companies with different capital structures and provides a clear view of operational profitability.

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03/2019

MANX TELECOM acquired by BASALT INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS

UNITED KINGDOM Telecom / Operators EV 300M - 700M GBP

Context

Infrastructure fund manager Basalt Infrastructure Partners, acting through its newly incorporated acquisition vehicle Kelion Bidco Limited, has reached a definitive agreement to acquire the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Manx Telecom plc. Implemented by means of a Court-sanctioned Scheme of Arrangement under section 157 of the Isle of Man Companies Act 2006, the recommended cash acquisition has secured the unanimous backing of the target's board of directors. Instructed by independent financial advice from Oakley Advisory, the Manx Directors intend to unanimously recommend that shareholders vote in favor of the scheme resolutions, having already provided irrevocable undertakings to vote their own beneficial holdings—representing approximately 0.52 per cent of the issued share capital—in support of the transaction.

In the past, the company went through several major transactions, notably an LBO with Hg Capital in 2010 and an IPO in 2014. These successive operations underscore the strong attractiveness of the company's business model.

MANX TELECOM, which reported an EBITDA margin of 33.4% in 2018, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 9.4x, representing a discount to the average currently observed in the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector (14.8x).

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Target

Manx Telecom is the undisputed incumbent fixed and mobile telecom operator on the Isle of Man. Operating as a former monopoly, the business provides mission-critical telecommunication and data services to a broad base of commercial and consumer clients. Renowned for its technological leadership, Manx Telecom was the first European operator to launch a live 3G network and the continent's first commercial HSDPA service. Supported by a skilled workforce of 300 professionals, the platform boasts highly resilient core operations while successfully scaling rapidly growing, high-margin niche off-island voice and data hosting divisions.

Ent. Value

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255.9M GBP

Equity Value

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EV / Revenue

3.1x

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EV / EBITDA

9.4x

EV / EBIT

Historical Financials (GBP)

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Rev

EBITDA

EBIT

2018

81.5M

27.2M

2017

Other operations with MANX TELECOM

List of similar M&A transactions (Date, Acquirer, Target, Country, Sector, Deal Context)
Date	Acquirer	Target	Country	Sector	Deal Context
10/2025	JT GROUP / CVC	MANX TELECOM	UNITED KINGDOM	Telecom	Telecom operator JT Group (Jersey Telecom), a strategic national asset wholly owned by the States of Jersey, has partnered with private markets investor CVC DIF (the dedicated infrastructure strategy of CVC) to complete the acquisition of Manx Telecom Group
02/2014	PUBLIC MARKETS (IPO)	MANX TELECOM	UNITED KINGDOM	Telecom	Private equity firm HgCapital, in close coordination with joint venture partner CPS Partners, has successfully executed the full exit of its investment in Manx Telecom through an initial public offering (IPO)
06/2010	HG CAPITAL	MANX TELECOM	UNITED KINGDOM	Telecom	European sector-focused private equity firm HgCapital has successfully agreed to acquire a majority equity stake in Manx Telecom, previously a wholly owned subsidiary of Telefónica. The buyout was executed alongside CPS Partners, a specialist international telecommunications management company

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Valuation range: EV 300M - 700M GBP

Revenue range: 50M - 100M GBP

EBITDA range: 10M - 30M GBP

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Target: manx telecom

Acquirer: basalt infrastructure partners