Terra Insights acquired by Orica

CANADA Hardware & Electronics / Electronic Components / Sensors & Optics EV CAD 500M–1.5bn

Context

Orica has signed a definitive sale and purchase agreement to acquire 100% of Terra Insights from Vance Street Capital LLC. The transaction represents a strategic expansion of Orica’s Digital Solutions portfolio, involving the full integration of Terra’s sensor, software, and data delivery assets into the existing GroundProbe geotechnical monitoring business. The acquisition is a key component of Orica’s digital strategy to achieve growth beyond its core blasting operations. By combining Terra Insights with its existing GroundProbe business, Orica establishes a global leader in geotechnical and structural monitoring. The integration allows Orica to deploy its deep domain expertise into the civil and infrastructure markets while providing a more complete, end-to-end geotechnical monitoring proposition. This transaction also adds a scalable stream of recurring subscription-based software revenue to Orica’s earnings, enhancing the high-margin profile of its digital services business.

Terra Insights, which reported an EBITDA margin of [members only] in 2023, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 15x–25x, standing directly in line with the average observed in the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector (15.3x in 2023).

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Target

Terra Insights is a prominent Canadian technology provider specializing in advanced sensors, software, and data delivery platforms designed for the continuous geotechnical, structural, and geospatial monitoring of critical assets. Operating extensively across the mining and civil infrastructure sectors, the enterprise delivers a vertically integrated, end-to-end monitoring ecosystem. Its comprehensive product portfolio encompasses real-time instrumentation such as InSAR technology, GPS/GNSS devices, and proprietary inclinometers, perfectly integrated with resilient connectivity solutions like data loggers and gateways. Furthermore, its proprietary visualization software synthesizes complex asset data, enabling operators to seamlessly track deformation, structural integrity, and geohazards, ultimately mitigating safety risks and optimizing productivity. Terra Insights maintains a compelling market footprint across more than ninety countries, enjoying a particularly robust presence throughout North America and Europe.

Ent. Value

CAD 500M–1.5bn

Equity Value

[members only]

Multiples

EV / Revenue

[members only]

EV / EBITDA

15x–25x

EV / EBIT

[members only]

Historical Financials (CAD)

Year

Rev

EBITDA

EBIT

2023

2022

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Valuation range: EV CAD 500M–1.5bn

EBITDA range: CAD 25–50M

EV/EBITDA range: 15x - 25x

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FAQ

What transaction does this page cover?

This page covers Orica’s acquisition of 100% of Terra Insights, a Canadian company specialised in Electronic Components, in 2023.

How was the acquisition of Terra Insights by Orica valued, and what multiples were paid?

mynth displays the transaction’s enterprise value within the CAD 500M–1.5bn band and its EV/EBITDA multiple within the 15x - 25x range. Exact figures are available to members.

What was Terra Insights’s EBITDA at the time of the deal?

At the time of the transaction, Terra Insights’s EBITDA was estimated within the CAD 25–50M bracket (FY 2023). Detailed financial figures are available to members.

How does the valuation of Terra Insights compare to benchmarks in the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector?

With an estimated multiple range of 15x - 25x, the transaction stands directly in line with historical averages for the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector (15.3x in 2023).

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