International IT security buyer in Germany

IT security company to buy

• Target sales: > 5 million EUR
• Location: Germany, Switzerland, or Austria
• Employees: > 10
• EBITDA: 10-12% (outside of this range could also be of interest)
• Valuations: The buyer will pay up to 6 -7 x EBITDA
• CFIE ITB279
• Reason for acquisition: The buyer wants to enter the German-speaking market to reach a new client base to deliver IT security services

Overview of buyer for IT security company

An IT security service company is interested in growing its business further via acquisitions. It is looking for IT companies that provide managed service solutions in the security area. It can either be companies with an interesting client base or alternatively IT security companies with an exciting service proposition. In terms of location, the German market is the most attractive for the IT security buyer. Alongside German-speaking countries, Switzerland, and Austria could be a springboard to the main European market. The UK could also be a possibility, because of its obvious language advantages. In terms of size, the IT security buyer thinks that bigger deals are relatively easier to manage in terms of the M&A process. Realistically, the IT security buyer is aiming at targets between 5 and 10 million euros for smoother integration. Regarding management, the company would like to retain the local team to manage the local subsidiary, as its provided performance and transparency levels are satisfactory. In terms of EBITDA and valuation, the buyer for IT security targets is 10-12% EBITDA margin and it would pay 6-7 x EBITDA.

Profile (strategy) of the buyer for IT security company

The company offers high-quality IT security services in cooperation with best-in-class security partners. The ICT security buyer is interested in growing its security service portfolio or expanding the number of IT security services provided. Hence, acquiring a company in Germany would present the opportunity to service a larger customer base. In terms of activity, the buyer does not want revenues from hardware or third-party products (firewall, antivirus, etc.). Further, the buyer wants to increase its managed services business, but they are not going into system management or data center services, such as remote backup. Above all, it is a pure-play security company and would like to remain so. Most importantly, security consulting services are attractive, but they do not want to go into business/organization consulting.

Activities and services of buyer for IT security company

The buyer is a service provider of IT security services. It solves several security issues and threats on modern and complex information and communication technology architectures. Moreover, the ICT buyer supports its customers in IT security activities including strategic planning, design, implementation, and execution. The ICT buyer is active in the following activities:

• Penetration tests (simulation of hackers or worms)
• Vulnerability assessments
• Wireless testing
• Malware analysis
• Security audits
• Assessment tests

Highlights of buyer for IT security company

The ICT security company is growing quickly and has a stable client base. It is backed by strong investors that support the buyer in its plans to grow its business in the IT security area.

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