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10/2025

YMAG acquired by INITIATIVE & FINANCE

FRANCE Software / Industry-Specific Software REV 5M - 25M EUR

Context

In light of the reform of the professional training market in France, the management of Ymag (a software publisher specializing in professional training) wanted to structure a primary MBO to take over the company upon the retirement of its founder.

As a reminder, the company was previously acquired by Septeo in 2024 as part of its expansion strategy.

YMAG, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2018, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, a level to compare with the average currently observed in the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector (14.3x).

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Target

A leading French developer of ERP and SaaS management solutions dedicated to vocational training centers (CFA) and professional training organizations. The platform automates administrative, educational, and financial workflows.

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Other operations with YMAG

List of similar M&A transactions (Date, Acquirer, Target, Country, Sector, Deal Context)
DateAcquirerTargetCountrySectorDeal Context
12/2024SEPTEOYMAGFRANCESoftware

Owned since 2019 by Initiative & Finance, Ymag (a software publisher specializing in professional training and a leader in the apprenticeship sector) has announced its acquisition by Septeo (a leading software publisher in Europe).

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Revenue range: 5M - 25M EUR

EBITDA range: 0M - 5M EUR

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Authors: verified mynth contributor (mynth data is contributed by M&A / PE professionals and systematically cross-verified with private deal documents and official press releases).

Target: ymag

Acquirer: initiative & finance