YMAG acquired by INITIATIVE & FINANCE
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.
In the past, Ymag was acquired by Septeo in 2024 as part of its expansion strategy.
YMAG, which reported an EBITDA margin of [members only] in 2018, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of [members only], to compare with the average currently observed in the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector (14.6x).
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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.
Ent. Value
€5–25M
Equity Value
[members only]
Multiples
EV / Revenue
[members only]
EV / EBITDA
[members only]
EV / EBIT
[members only]
Historical Financials (EUR)
Other operations with YMAG
Other operations with YMAG
| Date | Acquirer | Target | Country | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/2024 | SEPTEO | YMAG | FRANCE | Industry-Specific Software |
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REFERENCES
Revenue range: €5–25M
EBITDA range: €0–5M
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Target: ymag
Acquirer: initiative & finance