Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) • Software

Synergo Capital SGR Acquires Byte Software House

On November 1, 2005, private equity firm Synergo Capital SGR acquired software company Byte Software House

Acquisition Context
  • This is Synergo Capital SGR’s 1st transaction in the Software sector.
  • This is Synergo Capital SGR’s 10th transaction in Italy.
Investment Fate
  • Byte Software House was sold to a publicly-traded strategic buyer in 2010.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date November 1, 2005
Target Byte Software House
Sector Software
Buyer(s) Synergo Capital SGR
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target Company

Byte Software House

Turin, Italy
Byte is an Italian-leading player in the field of Human Resources management outsourcing services and software applications for Medium-Large sized Italian enterprises.
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Buyer Overview 1

Buyer

Synergo Capital SGR

Milan, Italy

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2004
PE ASSETS 1.0B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Synergo SGR SpA is a private equity firm that targets mid-sized companies located in Italy. The Firm focuses on companies with good cash flow, international expansion opportunities, sustainable competitive advantages, and led by strong management teams. It typically looks to invest €20 to €50 million and will consider majority or significant minority stakes. The Firm does not pursue startups, small company investments, and turnarounds. Synergo SGR was formed in 2004 and is based in Milan.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 11 of 34
Sector: Software 1 of 1
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) 7 of 24
Country: Italy 10 of 31
Year: 2005 5 of 6
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2005-09-01 CastFutura

Terno D'isola, Italy

CastFutura S.p.A. is a manufacturer of components for appliances and heating equipment, with leading market positions in Europe, Middle East, North Africa and Poland. The company is based in Italy, and it has manufacturing facilities in Italy, Hungary, Egypt, Bulgaria and Poland.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2005-11-14 FL Selenia

Villastellone, TO, Italy

FL Selenia is a leading player in the development, manufacture and sale of lubricants and functional fluids for passenger, commercial and agricultural vehicles, and for industrial applications.

Sell $835M