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10/2016

SAGEMCOM acquired by CHARTERHOUSE

FRANCE Hardware & Electronics / IT Equipment / IoT & Connected Objects EV 300M - 700M EUR

Context

Charterhouse has successfully completed the acquisition of a 70% majority stake in Sagemcom from The Carlyle Group, marking a significant secondary leveraged buyout in the European technology sector. This transaction allows Sagemcom to embark on a new growth cycle focused on the proliferation of connected devices and the global transition to smart utility infrastructure. Following a period of tracking the asset for several years, Charterhouse secured exclusivity to partner with the existing management team, led by Patrick Sevian. To adequately capitalize this entry, the deal structure was supported by a syndicate of six banks. This strategic partnership is strictly engineered to accelerate Sagemcom's R&D capabilities and consolidate its leadership in the broadband and energy markets.

SAGEMCOM, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2016, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , a level than the average currently observed in the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector (15.1x).

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Target

Sagemcom is a global high-tech leader in communicating terminals with high added value. The group operates across three main markets: Broadband (gateways, routers, Wi-Fi 7), Audio & Video (STB, soundbars), and Energy & Telecom (smart meters for electricity, gas, and water). Under Charterhouse's ownership, the company has transformed into a global giant serving Tier-1 telecom operators and energy utilities worldwide.

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Valuation range: EV 300M - 700M EUR

Revenue range: 750M - 1.3b EUR

EBITDA range: 50M - 100M EUR

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Target: sagemcom

Acquirer: charterhouse