At what enterprise value was MEOPTA-OPTIKA acquired in 2023?

During the acquisition of MEOPTA-OPTIKA by THE CARLYLE GROUP in 2023, the company was valued at an estimated revenue multiple of below 5x. The transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 500M - 1.5b EUR. By registering for free, you get access to complete and exact transaction details including enterprise value, revenue, and EBITDA. Additionally, our database shows that the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) industry currently tracks an average EBITDA multiple of 14.4x, providing a valuable benchmark for this transaction.

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When was MEOPTA-OPTIKA acquired by THE CARLYLE GROUP?

MEOPTA-OPTIKA was acquired by THE CARLYLE GROUP in 2023.

What was the revenue of MEOPTA-OPTIKA at the time of the deal?

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05/2023

THE CARLYLE GROUP takes majority stake in MEOPTA-OPTIKA

CZECH REPUBLIC Hardware & Electronics / Electronic Components / Sensors & Optics EV 500M - 1.5b EUR

Context

Carlyle has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority ownership stake in Meopta Optika. Under the terms of the agreement, the founding Rausnitz family will retain a minority ownership interest in the business. Equity financing for the transaction will be co-invested through the Carlyle Europe Partners and Carlyle Europe Technology Partners platforms. The acquired operational perimeter includes a workforce of over 1,700 employees, including more than 300 specialized engineers, operating out of a centralized 140,000-square-meter manufacturing and cleanroom site located in Prerov, Czech Republic. By backing Meopta's vertically integrated platform, Carlyle intends to position the company as a globally leading provider of optical systems. The post-closing corporate strategy focuses on scaling international distribution channels through the creation of a direct sales network, expanding R&D capabilities in high-precision optoelectronic technologies, and optimizing operational efficiencies across production, cleanroom subsystem assembly, and metrology workflows at its historical Prerov facility.

MEOPTA-OPTIKA, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2021, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, a level to compare with the average currently observed in the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector (14.4x).

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Target

Meopta operates as a vertically integrated developer and manufacturer of high-precision optical, opto-mechanical, and optoelectronic solutions tailored for industrial, military, and consumer end markets. Established in 1933, the company’s business model leverages a unique, fully integrated platform that controls the entire product lifecycle. This structural framework spans initial design and component development through to high-precision manufacturing, cleanroom assembly, and advanced metrology testing. By maintaining complete operational control from concept to final output, the company delivers highly customized, premium-tier optical systems to its global client base.

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Valuation range: EV 500M - 1.5b EUR

Revenue range: 100M - 200M EUR

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Target: meopta-optika

Acquirer: the carlyle group