Omnes Capital invests €50m in Exclusive Networks

The equity injection is thought to be worth €50-60m to fund at least six future acquisitions. In July 2011, Exclusive Networks acquired UK IT security software business VADition, in a deal valued at less than €25m.

Omnes acquired a 69% stake in the company in October 2010; the transaction was valued at €25-50m. CIC Finance, BNP Paribas, Banque Populaire and Société Générale provided debt for the deal.

In 2007, the business had been funded by a €3m equity injection through Edmond de Rothschild Investment Partners.

Company
Exclusive Networks is a Lyon-based IT security software company. It operates in 15 countries and owns the UK firm VADition, as well as German security software business TLK.

In 2012, turnover amounted to €279m. By 2017, the company hopes to have reached €1bn in annual turnover. 

People
Olivier Breittmeyer is CEO of Exclusive Networks.

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