At what enterprise value was WAYCOM acquired in 2021?

During the acquisition of WAYCOM by ADISTA in 2021, the transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 50M - 150M EUR.

When was WAYCOM acquired by ADISTA?

WAYCOM was acquired by ADISTA in 2021.

What was the revenue of WAYCOM at the time of the deal?

The revenue of WAYCOM at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 25M - 50M EUR.

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

Mynth data is contributed by a professional community of M&A and Private Equity experts. Each transaction, including the WAYCOM deal, is systematically cross-verified by our team using private deal documents and official sources. You can also find the official press release for this transaction here: https://www.adista.fr/news/adista-signe-laccord-dacquisition-de-waycom/

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02/2021

WAYCOM acquired by ADISTA

FRANCE IT Services / Infrastructure & Cloud / MSP (Managed Services) EV 50M - 150M EUR

Context

Adista signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of its peer Waycom. This transformative operation, supported by majority shareholder Equistone, allowed Adista to solidify its position as the premier alternative French B2B operator, second only to the three historical national carriers. The transaction involved a massive reinvestment by Waycom’s management shareholders into the new group, ensuring operational continuity. This merger followed the acquisition of Fingerprint Technologies in 2020, densifying the group's presence in the Paris region and strengthening its capabilities in multi-cloud and connected retail. The combined entity reported a pro-forma turnover of €153 million in 2020 with a total workforce of 720 employees.

WAYCOM, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2020, 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 (14.6x).

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Target

Waycom is a French cloud and telecom operator, integrator, and managed services provider. The company specializes in cloud computing solutions, network connectivity, and unified communications. Waycom is particularly recognized for its operational excellence in multi-site deployments and its strong footprint in the retail sector, serving premium brands such as Okaïdi, Maisons du Monde, and Yves Rocher. With 160 employees and offices in France, Luxembourg, and Canada, the group offers a comprehensive suite of innovative digital solutions tailored for companies of all sizes, with a high degree of expertise in complex managed infrastructure.

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Valuation range: EV 50M - 150M EUR

Revenue range: 25M - 50M EUR

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Acquirer: adista