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01/2026

XTERA acquired by PRYSMIAN / FINCANTIERI

UNITED KINGDOM Industrial Equipment / Components / Cabling & Connectivity EV 50M - 150M EUR

Context

Prysmian (80%) and Fincantieri (20%) have agreed to acquire Xtera from private equity firm H.I.G. Capital. This acquisition allows the Italian partners to offer a complete "one-stop-shop" solution for subsea telecommunications: Prysmian provides the cables, Xtera provides the electronic repeaters and system design, and Fincantieri provides the vessels and installation capabilities. The closing is expected in Q1 2026.

XTERA, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2025, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , a level to compare with the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.6x).

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Target

Xtera is a global provider of subsea fiber optic solutions. It designs, installs, and commissions "turnkey" submarine cable systems. It is one of only five companies worldwide capable of delivering long-distance subsea networks, thanks to its proprietary repeater technology. The company employs ~60 people and generates high revenue per employee.

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Valuation range: EV 50M - 150M EUR

Revenue range: 100M - 200M EUR

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Acquirer: fincantieri