SOGETREL acquired by QUILVEST CAPITAL PARTNERS & BPIFRANCE
Context
Quilvest Private Equity took a majority stake in Sogetrel, facilitating the exit of a large pool of historical financial investors (Equistone, Capzanine, ICG, Ardian, and Idinvest). Bpifrance joined as a minority partner. This new capital structure was designed to support the group's transition into the "Very High Speed" (THD) era and accelerate international growth, following initial forays into Switzerland and Belgium.
SOGETREL, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2015, 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 (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 50M - 150M EUR
Revenue range: 250M - 500M EUR
EBITDA range: 5M - 25M EUR
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Acquirer: quilvest capital partners / bpifrance