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10/2023

XENA NETWORKS acquired by TELEDYNE TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED

DENMARK Industrial Equipment / Special Machinery / Instrumentation & Measurement EV 10M - 30M EUR

Context

The acquisition of Xena Networks by Teledyne marks a definitive tactical expansion of the group’s protocol test portfolio into the high-growth Terabit Ethernet market. This transaction facilitates the integration of Xena Networks’ traffic generation and network emulation capabilities into Teledyne LeCroy’s existing protocol analysis platform, creating a unique end-to-end verification solution. The strategic rationale for the move centers on the industrial synergy between Xena Networks' ability to simulate massive network loads and Teledyne LeCroy’s ability to diagnose and debug protocol errors in real-time. With this new acquisition, Teledyne reinforces its ability to serve hyperscale cloud providers and network equipment manufacturers who are currently transitioning to 800Gbps architectures to support AI and machine learning workloads. The partnership is designed to leverage Teledyne’s global sales infrastructure and industrialized R&D resources to accelerate the international scaling of Xena Networks’ specialized hardware. This integration facilitates the creation of a more robust technological platform, providing the strategic depth required to navigate the maturing landscape of the next-generation internet backbone. The move solidifies Teledyne’s standing as a primary enabler of high-speed data integrity and network performance globally.

By taking control of Xena Networks, Teledyne Technologies Incorporated continues its expansion strategy. Previously, the group had completed 3 acquisitions, including Flir Systems in 2021.

XENA NETWORKS, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2023, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , representing a level the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.6x).

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Target

Xena Networks operates as a premier technology organization dedicated to the engineering and manufacturing of advanced validation and quality assurance solutions for Terabit Ethernet systems. The entity’s business model is centered on a proprietary framework of high-performance traffic generation and network emulation tools designed to stress-test the limits of high-speed data transmission. Its value proposition is anchored in technical operational depth, providing network equipment manufacturers and service providers with the critical capability to validate link training and auto-negotiation protocols at speeds reaching 800Gbps. Strategically, the firm focuses on the mission-critical needs of the 5G, artificial intelligence, and high-performance computing sectors, ensuring that Ethernet components achieve their theoretical maximum performance. By maintaining a specialized focus on the physical and data link layers of network infrastructure, the organization ensures a vital role in the structural modernization of global communications. The entity prioritizes technical agility and industrialized reliability to facilitate the scaling of the next generation of high-speed digital networks.

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Valuation range: EV 10M - 30M EUR

Revenue range: 5M - 25M EUR

EBITDA range: 0M - 5M EUR

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Target: xena networks

Acquirer: teledyne technologies incorporated