At what enterprise value was MICROWAVE VISION (MVG) acquired in 2020?

During the acquisition of MICROWAVE VISION (MVG) by HLD in 2020, the transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 100M - 350M EUR.

What was the EV/EBITDA of MICROWAVE VISION (MVG) when it was acquired by HLD?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for MICROWAVE VISION (MVG) is in the range of 10x - 18x.

When was MICROWAVE VISION (MVG) acquired by HLD?

MICROWAVE VISION (MVG) was acquired by HLD in 2020.

What was the revenue of MICROWAVE VISION (MVG) at the time of the deal?

The revenue of MICROWAVE VISION (MVG) at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 50M - 100M EUR.

What was the EBITDA of MICROWAVE VISION (MVG) during the acquisition?

MICROWAVE VISION (MVG)'s EBITDA is estimated to be in the range of 5M - 25M EUR.

How is the data for the MICROWAVE VISION (MVG) acquisition sourced and is it reliable?

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What is the average EV/EBITDA multiple for the Industry & Manufacturing sector in 2026?

The average EV/EBITDA multiple for the Industry & Manufacturing sector in 2026 is 11.5x.

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08/2020

MICROWAVE VISION (MVG) acquired by HLD

FRANCE Industrial Equipment / Special Machinery / Instrumentation & Measurement EV 100M - 350M EUR

Context

HLD Europe entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire approximately 52.95% of Microwave Vision's capital through a dedicated vehicle. The acquisition involves purchasing blocks from key shareholders including reference shareholder Eximium (Baulé family investment holding), Bpifrance, Seventure Partners, and several executives and employees. The transaction is priced at 26 euros per share, representing premiums of 7.9% over the last closing price and 11.2% and 41.0% over the 3-month and 12-month weighted average prices respectively. Following the acquisition of control blocks, HLD Europe plans to launch a mandatory simplified public tender offer for the remaining shares at the same price. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals in France and abroad, with completion expected by the end of 2020. CEO Philippe Garreau will continue to lead the company and will contribute his participation to the dedicated vehicle alongside other group managers.

MICROWAVE VISION (MVG), which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2019, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , representing a to the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.5x).

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Target

Microwave Vision Group (MVG) is a global leader in the development, manufacture, and commercialization of systems dedicated to visualizing electromagnetic waves. Established in 1987, the organization specializes in antenna measurement systems, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing, and environmental and industrial control solutions. Its proprietary technology allows research and development centers in the telecommunications, aerospace, automotive, and defense sectors to measure connectivity and minimize wave interference during product development. The group operates through four specialized departments: AMS (Antenna Measurement Systems), EMC, EIC (Environmental & Industrial Control), and NSH (National Security & Healthcare). With a strong international footprint across 10 countries, the group generates approximately 90% of its sales through exports, supporting major global players in the deployment of 5G infrastructure and autonomous vehicle technologies.

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Valuation range: EV 100M - 350M EUR

Revenue range: 50M - 100M EUR

EBITDA range: 5M - 25M EUR

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Acquirer: hld