POLYSTAR has been 100% owned by ELISA CORPORATION since June 2019.

At what enterprise value was POLYSTAR acquired in 2019?

During the acquisition of POLYSTAR by ELISA CORPORATION in 2019, the transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 500M - 1.5b SEK.

What was the EV/EBITDA of POLYSTAR when it was acquired by ELISA CORPORATION?

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

When was POLYSTAR acquired by ELISA CORPORATION?

POLYSTAR was acquired by ELISA CORPORATION in 2019.

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

The revenue of POLYSTAR at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 250M - 500M SEK.

What was the EBITDA of POLYSTAR during the acquisition?

POLYSTAR's EBITDA is estimated to be in the range of 50M - 100M SEK.

How is the data for the POLYSTAR acquisition sourced and is it reliable?

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What is the average EV/EBITDA multiple for the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector in 2026?

The average EV/EBITDA multiple for the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector in 2026 is 15.1x.

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06/2019

POLYSTAR acquired by ELISA CORPORATION

SWEDEN Software / Data, Analytics & AI EV 500M - 1.5b SEK

Context

The acquisition of Polystar OSIX AB by Elisa Corporation is a strategic move to enhance Elisa's automation capabilities and provide innovative services to mobile operators globally. The deal combines Polystar OSIX's analytics expertise with Elisa's automation capabilities, enabling the development of new and innovative services internationally. The acquisition is consistent with Elisa's strategy to grow digital businesses internationally and provides Polystar OSIX with more resources for innovation and development. The transaction is expected to accelerate Elisa Automate's business, and Polystar OSIX's customers will benefit from more resources, strengthening the product portfolio further with innovative solutions based on machine learning and automation. The acquisition is a significant step for Elisa in expanding its presence in the global telecommunications market and enhancing its capabilities in network management and analytics.

POLYSTAR, 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 TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector (15.1x).

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Target

Polystar OSIX AB is a global provider of analytics, assurance, and monitoring software solutions for mobile operators. The company enables Communications Service Providers to achieve excellence in Customer Experience Management, Big Data Analytics, Service Assurance, Network Monitoring, and Service Enablement. With a strong focus on real-time network analytics, Polystar OSIX helps CSPs simplify their Customer Experience Management strategies and drive operational efficiency. Founded in 1983 in Stockholm, Sweden, Polystar OSIX has evolved into a global presence, serving customers in over 50 countries. The company is recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in Sweden, with a portfolio of products that uncover a goldmine of data, yielding indispensable analytics to CSPs. Polystar OSIX's solutions are used by more than 100 operators globally, and the company is committed to continuous innovation and development, providing significant value to its customers.

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Valuation range: EV 500M - 1.5b SEK

Revenue range: 250M - 500M SEK

EBITDA range: 50M - 100M SEK

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Press release: view release

Acquirer: elisa corporation