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06/2019

SENSYS NETWORKS acquired by TAGMASTER

UNITED STATES Software / Industry-Specific Software EV $10–30M

Context

TagMaster has finalized the acquisition of Sensys Networks, a maneuver designed to fundamentally strengthen the group’s competitive positioning within the global Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and Smart City markets. The strategic rationale for this transaction centers on a "market-expansion" play, merging the target's technical operational depth in wireless sensing with the group’s established presence in the European Traffic and Rail sectors. This fusion effectively creates a specialized powerhouse in the data-driven transportation arena, providing the group with a robust platform to deliver next-generation infrastructure-to-everything (I2X) applications.

SENSYS NETWORKS, which reported an EBITDA margin of [members only] in 2018, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of [members only], to compare with the average currently observed in the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector (14.6x).

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Target

Sensys Networks operates as a premier technology organization dedicated to the engineering and distribution of advanced data solutions for the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) sector. The entity’s business model is centered on a comprehensive wireless platform that provides high-fidelity traffic and parking data through an end-to-end framework of hardware and software. Its value proposition is anchored in technical operational depth, utilizing a proprietary stack of sensors, edge gateways, and sophisticated data management software known as SNAPS. Strategically, the firm focuses on the mission-critical needs of municipal authorities and road operators, facilitating data-driven decision-making to streamline urban mobility. By maintaining a specialized focus on the transition toward infrastructure-to-everything (I2X) communications, the organization ensures a vital role in the structural development of connected traveler ecosystems and autonomous vehicle integration. The entity prioritizes technical agility and industrialized reliability to facilitate the structural advancement of Smart City infrastructures worldwide.

Ent. Value

$10–30M

Equity Value

[members only]

Multiples

EV / Revenue

1x–3x

EV / EBITDA

[members only]

EV / EBIT

[members only]

Historical Financials (USD)

Year
Rev
EBITDA
EBIT
2018
$5–25M
[members only]
[members only]
2017
$5–25M
[members only]
[members only]

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Valuation range: EV $10–30M

Revenue range: $5–25M

EV/Revenue range: 1x - 3x

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Target: sensys networks

Acquirer: tagmaster