At what enterprise value was XCEPTOR acquired in 2021?

During the acquisition of XCEPTOR by ASTORG in 2021, the company was valued at an estimated revenue multiple of 15x - 25x. The transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 300M - 700M GBP. 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 14.5x, providing a valuable benchmark for this transaction.

What was the EV/EBITDA of XCEPTOR when it was acquired by ASTORG?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for XCEPTOR is in the range of Above 20x. For comparison, the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector currently shows an average EBITDA multiple of 14.5x. Join our community for free to access full valuation data and industry trends.

When was XCEPTOR acquired by ASTORG?

XCEPTOR was acquired by ASTORG in 2021.

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

The revenue of XCEPTOR at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 10M - 30M GBP. Register for free to access the full transaction report and exact valuation multiples.

What was the EBITDA of XCEPTOR during the acquisition?

XCEPTOR's EBITDA is estimated to be in the range of 5M - 25M GBP. Join our community for free to access complete and exact deal data.

What is Enterprise Value (EV)?

Enterprise Value (EV) is a measure of a company's total value, often used as a more comprehensive alternative to equity market capitalization. EV includes in its calculation the market capitalization of a company but also short-term and long-term debt as well as any cash on the company's balance sheet.

What is the EV/EBITDA multiple and why is it used?

The EV/EBITDA multiple is a financial ratio that compares a company's Enterprise Value (EV) to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA). It is widely used in M&A and valuation because it allows for comparisons between companies with different capital structures and provides a clear view of operational profitability.

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

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03/2021

XCEPTOR acquired by ASTORG

UNITED KINGDOM Software / Industry-Specific Software / Financial Services / Banking EV 300M - 700M GBP

Context

Astorg acquired a majority stake in Xceptor from CBPE Capital. The transaction was highly competitive, with Astorg prevailing over other top-tier sponsors (including Hg and Nordic Capital) with an all-equity bid. For the seller, CBPE, this exit is delivering a 10.8x Money Multiple and an 89% IRR after a four-year hold. Management reinvested significantly alongside Astorg to drive the next phase of growth, which focuses on US expansion and AI integration.

XCEPTOR, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2021, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , a level than the average currently observed in the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector (14.5x).

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Target

Founded in 2003, Xceptor is a London-based software provider specializing in "no-code" process automation for the financial industry. Its platform acts as a "data hub" that ingests messy, unstructured data (like PDFs, emails, and Excel spreadsheets) from various sources and standardizes it for downstream banking systems. It is critical for complex back-office functions such as trade confirmation, tax reclaims, and collateral management.

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Valuation range: EV 300M - 700M GBP

Revenue range: 10M - 30M GBP

EBITDA range: 5M - 25M GBP

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Acquirer: astorg