At what enterprise value was SMS ITALIA acquired in 2018?

During the acquisition of SMS ITALIA by LINK MOBILITY in 2018, the transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 0M - 15M EUR.

What was the EV/EBITDA of SMS ITALIA when it was acquired by LINK MOBILITY?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for SMS ITALIA is in the range of 5x - 12x.

When was SMS ITALIA acquired by LINK MOBILITY?

SMS ITALIA was acquired by LINK MOBILITY in 2018.

What was the revenue of SMS ITALIA at the time of the deal?

The revenue of SMS ITALIA at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 5M - 25M EUR.

What was the EBITDA of SMS ITALIA during the acquisition?

SMS ITALIA's EBITDA is estimated to be in the range of 0M - 5M EUR.

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01/2018

SMS ITALIA acquired by LINK MOBILITY

ITALY Telecom / Operators EV 0M - 15M EUR

Context

The acquisition of SMS.it represents a pivotal strategic move for LINK Mobility, aimed at securing a dominant market position within the Italian mobile messaging sector. By integrating SMS.it, which operates an independent mobile network and maintains key interworking agreements with Italian operators, LINK Mobility gains immediate access to significant messaging volume and an established customer base. This acquisition is part of the Group’s broader strategy to expand its European footprint through the consolidation of leading regional players, thereby enhancing its ability to provide scalable, cross-border mobile communication services. The strategic rationale is driven by the demand for digital convergence and the necessity for robust, high-uptime messaging infrastructure to support enterprise-to-consumer communication.

SMS ITALIA, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2017, 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 (15.3x).

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Target

SMS.it is a prominent mobile messaging provider that serves as a critical bridge between businesses and consumers on a global scale. The company operates as a mobile operator, maintaining its own independent mobile network infrastructure, fixed network capabilities, and SS7 interconnection agreements. This technical foundation allows the company to provide high-reliability communication services, ensuring seamless interworking with major mobile operators and primary mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs). The value proposition centers on delivering secure, scalable, and high-quality mobile internet and messaging services that address the critical communication needs of enterprise clients. By combining robust network infrastructure with deep technical expertise in mobile signaling, the company empowers organizations to engage effectively with their end-users.

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Valuation range: EV 0M - 15M EUR

Revenue range: 5M - 25M EUR

EBITDA range: 0M - 5M EUR

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Acquirer: link mobility