At what enterprise value was OPTASENSE acquired in 2020?

During the acquisition of OPTASENSE by LUNA INNOVATIONS INCORPORATED in 2020, 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 10M - 30M 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 14.4x, providing a valuable benchmark for this transaction.

What was the EV/EBITDA of OPTASENSE when it was acquired by LUNA INNOVATIONS INCORPORATED?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for OPTASENSE is in the range of 10x - 18x. For comparison, the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector currently shows an average EBITDA multiple of 14.4x. Join our community for free to access full valuation data and industry trends.

When was OPTASENSE acquired by LUNA INNOVATIONS INCORPORATED?

OPTASENSE was acquired by LUNA INNOVATIONS INCORPORATED in 2020.

What was the revenue of OPTASENSE at the time of the deal?

The revenue of OPTASENSE at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 5M - 25M GBP. Register for free to access the full transaction report and exact valuation multiples.

What was the EBITDA of OPTASENSE during the acquisition?

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12/2020

OPTASENSE acquired by LUNA INNOVATIONS INCORPORATED

UNITED KINGDOM Hardware & Electronics / Electronic Components / Sensors & Optics EV 10M - 30M GBP

Context

Luna Innovations Incorporated has completed the transformative acquisition of OptaSense Holdings, Ltd. from QinetiQ. OptaSense will operate as a fully owned subsidiary while maintaining its existing brand identity. The strategic rationale for the combination is to create a global powerhouse in the distributed fiber sensing market by merging OptaSense’s market,leading distributed acoustic sensing (DAS) technology with Luna’s existing suite of optical products. The integration is expected to be accretive to non,GAAP earnings in 2021. This acquisition allows the combined group to rapidly expand into high,growth sectors (including security, smart infrastructure, and oil and gas) while establishing a cost,effective international operational presence and strengthening its intellectual property portfolio through over 150 added patents.

OPTASENSE, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2020, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, representing a LOGIN to the average currently observed in the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector (14.4x).

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Target

OptaSense Holdings, Ltd. is a recognized market leader in fiber optic distributed monitoring solutions and distributed acoustic sensing (DAS) systems. The organization provides specialized technology for the real-time monitoring of critical infrastructure (including pipelines, oilfield services, highways, railways, and power utilities). Its proprietary platform utilizes fiber optic cables as highly sensitive sensors to detect acoustic, thermal, and strain changes over vast distances. The entity holds a significant intellectual property portfolio with more than 150 active and pending patents, supported by deep expertise in algorithm development for AI and machine learning. With a diverse, blue-chip customer base and a global operational footprint spanning the United Kingdom, Dubai, the United States, and Canada, the group delivers high-performance data services that enable enhanced security, perimeter detection, and smart infrastructure management in harsh environments.

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Valuation range: EV 10M - 30M GBP

Revenue range: 5M - 25M GBP

EBITDA range: 0M - 5M GBP

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Target: optasense

Acquirer: luna innovations incorporated