At what enterprise value was TEAMSYSTEM acquired in 2004?

During the acquisition of TEAMSYSTEM by BAIN CAPITAL in 2004, the transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 300M - 700M EUR.

When was TEAMSYSTEM acquired by BAIN CAPITAL?

TEAMSYSTEM was acquired by BAIN CAPITAL in 2004.

How is the data for the TEAMSYSTEM acquisition sourced and is it reliable?

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What is the average EV/EBITDA multiple for the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector in 2026?

The average EV/EBITDA multiple for the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector in 2026 is 15.1x.

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12/2004

BAIN CAPITAL takes majority stake in TEAMSYSTEM

ITALY Software / ERP, HR & Finance EV 300M - 700M EUR

Context

Private equity firm Bain Capital has completed the buyout of Italian software provider TeamSystem. The transaction was executed through a secondary buyout from exiting private equity sponsor Palamon, establishing Bain Capital's initial controlling ownership stake in the business. For the acquirer Bain Capital, the buyout secures operational control of a highly scalable technology platform, providing the institutional capital required to drive its expansion within the Italian business software market. For the selling sponsor Palamon, the corporate sale represents a full liquidity event and a successful exit from its historical investment in the company.

TEAMSYSTEM, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2004, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , a level to compare with the average currently observed in the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector (15.1x).

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Target

TeamSystem, founded in 1979, is an Italian company based in Pesaro, specializing in software solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and professionals, including accountants, lawyers, and social consultants. The company offers a comprehensive suite of critical applications, encompassing integrated management systems, accounting, financial technologies, and advanced automation tools powered by artificial intelligence. Historically focused on the Italian market, TeamSystem has recently expanded its geographic footprint to support the digital transformation of economic players in Italy and Spain. The company's business model is built on proprietary cloud platforms, generating predictable and recurring revenue streams. TeamSystem currently supports a customer base of approximately 1.8 million clients, driven by a sustained external growth dynamic aimed at consolidating a fragmented market and integrating new professional verticals. Operating in an accelerated digital transformation context, the company provides integrated solutions for electronic invoice management, digital payments, and resource planning, ensuring compliance and efficiency across various industrial verticals. TeamSystem is now expanding across Europe, acquiring local leaders in markets undergoing regulatory changes, while exporting a scalable business model and proprietary technological frameworks.

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04/2026	TEAMSYSTEM	ACD	FRANCE	ERP, HR & Finance
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05/2023	SILVER LAKE	TEAMSYSTEM	ITALY	ERP, HR & Finance
12/2015	HELLMAN & FRIEDMAN	TEAMSYSTEM	ITALY	ERP, HR & Finance
04/2014	TEAMSYSTEM	24ORE SOFTWARE	ITALY	ERP, HR & Finance
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Valuation range: EV 300M - 700M EUR

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Target: teamsystem

Acquirer: bain capital