WIIO (WIRELESS INPUT OUTPUT) acquired by CEREA PARTNERS
Context
This transaction represents a sponsorless management buyout wherein the incumbent executive team successfully acquires full control of Wiio. To securely finance this corporate transition without relying on a traditional majority private equity shareholder, the management leveraged a bespoke mezzanine debt facility provided by Cerea. This highly flexible financial structure perfectly empowers the leadership to maintain total strategic independence while securing the vital capital backing required to seamlessly transition ownership. The primary objective is to continuously drive the target's expansion as a premier logistics IT integrator under the direct guidance of its historical management.
WIIO (WIRELESS INPUT OUTPUT), which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2025, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, representing a LOGIN to the average currently observed in the Business Services sector (11.1x).
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Target
The company is a specialized French provider of advanced technological and operational solutions dedicated to the logistics and supply chain sectors. Operating as a comprehensive IT integrator, the enterprise delivers tailored digital solutions that drastically optimize warehouse management, asset traceability, and overall supply chain efficiency. By seamlessly combining software expertise, hardware integration, and dedicated consulting services, the firm has established itself as a critical digital transformation partner for demanding logistics operators and industrial players.
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Valuation range: EV 20M - 50M EUR
Revenue range: 10M - 30M EUR
EBITDA range: 0M - 5M EUR
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Acquirer: cerea partners