Sesa Group takes majority stake in Visicon
Context
This transaction involves the acquisition of an 80% majority stake in Visicon GmbH by Var Group, a strategic move designed to reinforce the acquirer's Enterprise Platform Competence Center and accelerate its internationalization in the DACH market. The business combination is driven by the demand for end-to-end digitalization of business processes within mid-market manufacturing enterprises. By integrating the target’s specialized SAP and EDI expertise, the acquirer strengthens its service portfolio and gains a new regional foothold, particularly in Germany and Austria. The rationale includes the cross-pollination of EDI and digital document flow solutions across the acquirer’s broader European customer base, creating significant potential for revenue synergies.
The acquisition of Visicon is part of the growth strategy of Sesa Group, which already has several external growth operations under its belt, notably Delta Tecnologías de Información in 2025.
Visicon, which reported an EBITDA margin of [members only] in 2025, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 5x–12x, representing a discount to the average observed in the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector (14.8x in 2025).
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Target
Visicon GmbH is a specialized provider of consulting and support services centered on SAP implementations and Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) solutions. Established in 1998, the firm delivers end-to-end management of business processes, offering consultancy, technical support, and continuous training to medium-sized enterprises. Its core service offering facilitates the integration of digital document flows and electronic invoicing, essential for modern business operations. With a geographic focus on Germany and Austria, the company supports clients primarily within the manufacturing sector, enabling the digitalization of operational workflows. By acting as a technical bridge between complex ERP environments and external business ecosystems, the firm ensures streamlined data exchange and process efficiency.
Ent. Value
€0–15M
Equity Value
[members only]
Multiples
EV / Revenue
below 1.5x
EV / EBITDA
5x–12x
EV / EBIT
[members only]
Historical Financials (EUR)
Other operations with Sesa Group
| Date | Acquirer | Target | Country | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/2025 | SESA GROUP | 4IT SOLUTIONS | SWITZERLAND | MSP (Managed Services) |
| 10/2025 | SESA GROUP | ALBASOFT | ITALY | ERP, HR & Finance |
| 05/2025 | SESA GROUP | DELTA TECNOLOGÍAS DE INFORMACIÓN | SPAIN | Cybersecurity Services |
| 03/2025 | SESA GROUP | INNOFOUR | NETHERLANDS | Consulting & Integration |
| 10/2024 | SESA GROUP | SMART ENGINEERING | GERMANY | Engineering & Design Software |
| 12/2022 | SESA GROUP | CYRES CONSULTING | GERMANY | Cybersecurity Services |
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Valuation range: EV €0–15M
Revenue range: €5–25M
EBITDA range: €0–5M
EV/Revenue range: below 1.5x
EV/EBITDA range: 5x - 12x
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Target: visicon
Acquirer: sesa group
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