At what enterprise value was METROLOGIC GROUP acquired in 2015?

During the acquisition of METROLOGIC GROUP by ASTORG in 2015, the transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 100M - 350M EUR.

What was the EV/EBITDA of METROLOGIC GROUP when it was acquired by ASTORG?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for METROLOGIC GROUP is in the range of 10x - 18x.

When was METROLOGIC GROUP acquired by ASTORG?

METROLOGIC GROUP was acquired by ASTORG in 2015.

What was the revenue of METROLOGIC GROUP at the time of the deal?

The revenue of METROLOGIC GROUP at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 25M - 50M EUR.

What was the EBITDA of METROLOGIC GROUP during the acquisition?

METROLOGIC GROUP's EBITDA is estimated to be in the range of 5M - 25M EUR.

How is the data for the METROLOGIC GROUP acquisition sourced and is it reliable?

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04/2015

METROLOGIC GROUP acquired by ASTORG

FRANCE Software / Supply Chain & Ops EV 100M - 350M EUR

Context

Astorg Partners has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Metrologic Group from Carlyle Europe Technology Partners, marking a successful secondary buyout transaction. The founder and existing management team are significant participants in this transaction, reinvesting alongside Astorg to ensure continuity of leadership and strategic direction. The rationale behind this investment centers on accelerating the next phase of growth, specifically targeting a leadership position in the emerging field of inline, robot-driven 3D measurements. By transitioning ownership to a sponsor with a proven track record in B2B software and specialized industrial niches, the company aims to strengthen its global market position. The strategy involves continuing the company’s history of systematic innovation and leveraging deep technical expertise to meet the evolving demands of customers in the automotive, aerospace, and energy sectors. This move reinforces the target's status as a top-tier global player, ensuring it has the capital and operational support to scale its specialized product portfolio worldwide.

It is worth noting that the fund The Carlyle Group took control of Metrologic Group through an LBO in 2011.

METROLOGIC GROUP, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2014, 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

Metrologic Group is a global leader in the development of agnostic 3D inspection software and advanced electronics dedicated to dimensional control and metrology. Based in Meylan, France, the company specializes in providing high-precision solutions that interface with virtually all measuring machines available on the market. Its product portfolio encompasses a wide array of applications, including automation and robotics control, alongside specialized services for calibration and 3D measurement, serving critical sectors such as automotive, aerospace, energy, and medical. The company is distinguished by its market-leading position in the "agnostic" software space, meaning its solutions are compatible with a diverse range of hardware from various manufacturers. This unique positioning provides a significant competitive advantage in an industry often characterized by proprietary, closed-loop systems. Metrologic Group operates a highly efficient business model focused on software licensing and technical services

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07/2018	SANDVIK	METROLOGIC GROUP	FRANCE	Supply Chain & Ops
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Valuation range: EV 100M - 350M EUR

Revenue range: 25M - 50M EUR

EBITDA range: 5M - 25M EUR

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Press release: view release

Target: metrologic group

Acquirer: astorg