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05/2020

NAMIRIAL acquired by AMBIENTA

ITALY Software / Industry-Specific Software EV 100M - 350M EUR

Context

Ambienta has acquired 70% of Namirial. The strategic rationale for the deal centers on capitalizing on the accelerating secular trend toward digital transformation in highly regulated industries. By acquiring a controlling interest, the sponsor aims to leverage the target’s market-leading position in Digital Transaction Management (DTM) to drive further international expansion and broaden the product portfolio. The partnership is specifically designed to capitalize on the convergence between digital services and environmental sustainability, as the digitization of business processes directly contributes to the reduction of paper, energy, and waste. Post-acquisition, the sponsor intends to support the company in scaling its organizational structure, professionalizing governance, and executing an ambitious growth strategy, including potential bolt-on acquisitions. The founders remain as significant minority shareholders, ensuring management continuity and alignment with the long-term value creation objectives.

NAMIRIAL, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2019, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, a level to compare with the average currently observed in the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector (14.4x).

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Target

Namirial is a global leader in Digital Transaction Management (DTM) solutions, providing a comprehensive suite of services that encompasses digital identity verification, electronic signatures, and qualified trust services. Headquartered in Italy, the company serves as a critical infrastructure provider for enterprises and financial institutions, enabling them to digitize workflows while maintaining the highest levels of regulatory compliance and data security. The firm’s business model is built upon a portfolio of SaaS applications that integrate seamlessly into complex corporate IT environments, offering secure, legally binding digital transaction capabilities. Through a combination of organic growth and strategic bolt-on acquisitions, Namirial has expanded its footprint across European markets, continuously diversifying its offerings to include RegTech and compliance-related software. Its strategy emphasizes the consolidation of specialized niche players to enhance its proprietary technology stack and cross-sell its core digital trust solutions to a broader customer base.

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The acquisition of a controlling stake in Namirial represents a significant capital deployment by Bain to capitalize on the secular growth of the Digital Transaction Management market. This transaction sees the exit of the previous financial sponsor, marking the conclusion of a successful five-year holding period characterized by international expansion and extensive M&A activity

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Valuation range: EV 100M - 350M EUR

Revenue range: 50M - 100M EUR

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Target: namirial

Acquirer: ambienta