SOGETREL acquired by ANDERA PARTNERS
Context
Sogetrel's management regained majority control of the group by buying out Latour Capital and its partners. The transaction was structured as a sponsorless MBO, backed by mezzanine financing from ActoMezz. The valuation increase since since its last valuation from 2018 reflects the group's explosive growth in the fiber optic market. This structure allows management to execute a long-term diversification strategy into Smart Cities and 5G infrastructure without the constraints of a traditional majority private equity fund.
It is worth noting that the fund Quilvest Capital Partners / Bpifrance took control of Sogetrel through an LBO in 2016.
SOGETREL, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2020, 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 (14.5x).
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Target
Sogetrel is a leading French specialist in the integration and maintenance of telecom networks and digital solutions. The group is a major player in the "France Très Haut Debit" plan (high-speed broadband). It has diversified into "Smart Cities" (video protection, IoT) and IP Security (access control, alarms) to prepare for the post-fiber era. At the time of the deal, it employed over 5,000 people.
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Valuation range: EV 300M - 700M EUR
Revenue range: 450M - 900M EUR
EBITDA range: 25M - 50M EUR
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Acquirer: andera partners