The group has successfully completed the acquisition of a controlling stake in Soft Computing to establish market leadership in data marketing services within the French region. This strategic integration follows a multi-stage process, beginning with the purchase of a majority block from the founders, followed by a simplified mandatory tender offer and a planned compulsory buyout to delist the entity. The rationale for the move centers on reinforcing the group's technical expertise across the entire data value chain, specifically targeting the intersection of marketing automation and customer experience. By absorbing this specialized platform, the organization bolsters its ability to support the large-scale digital transformation initiatives of its diverse corporate client base. The partnership allows for significant operational synergies by combining the target’s deep expertise in data science and CRM with the group’s global scale and creative reach. This integration consolidates the group’s position as a primary partner for organizations seeking to navigate complex consumer data environments, establishing a robust technical foundation for future growth in the digital services landscape.

SOFT COMPUTING, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2017, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, representing a LOGIN discount to the 13.0x average currently observed in the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector.

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