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Vexcel Imaging Acquires Synoptics Holding B.V.


On May 28, 2005, Vexcel Imaging acquired information technology company Synoptics Holding B.V.
 from Écart Invest

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Vexcel Imaging’s 1st transaction in the Information Technology sector.
  • This is Vexcel Imaging’s 1st transaction in the Netherlands.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2005-05-28
Target Synoptics Holding B.V.

Sector Information Technology
Buyer(s) Vexcel Imaging
Sellers(s) Écart Invest
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Synoptics Holding B.V.


Amsterdam, Netherlands
Synoptics Holding B.V.
 specializes in Geographic Information Systems & Remote Sensing, which technique is used for radar and satellite images in order to map global physical changes.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Vexcel Imaging

Graz, Austria
Category Company
Founded 1992
Sector Technology Hardware
DESCRIPTION

Vexcel Imaging is a provider in aerial imagery data, large-format aerial cameras, and photogrammetry software. The comprehensive aerial camera portfolio provides a wide range of imaging capabilities from wide-area mapping (UltraCam Condor) to nadir (UltraCam Eagle & UltraCam Falcon) and oblique (UltraCam Osprey product line) camera systems. Vexcel Imaging was founded in 1992 and is based in Graz, Austria.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 2
Sector: Information Technology M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 1
Country: Netherlands M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2005 M&A 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-01-21 Verisk Analytics - Imagery Sourcing Group

Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

Verisk Analytics' Imagery Sourcing Group provides a fleet of fixed-wing aircraft and aerial operations, mapping business, and oblique aerial image libraries together with Vexcel’s sensor business and data program will create the world’s leading geospatial data library.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Écart Invest

Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1993
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Écart Invest is a private investment firm focused on lower middle-market buyout, growth, and venture investments of Dutch companies. Sectors of interest include human resources, IT, and packaging. The Firm looks to invest €2 to €8 million per transaction and will also consider subordinated debt financing. Écart does not invest in turnarounds, real estate, or hotel/catering businesses. Écart Invest was established in 1993 and is headquartered in Den Haag, The Netherlands.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 18
Sector: Information Technology M&A 1 of 2
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 6
Country: Netherlands M&A 2 of 17
Year: 2005 M&A 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2005-05-11 R&A Invest Group B.V.

Mijnsheerenland, Netherlands

R&A Invest Group B.V. is a provider of postal solutions. The company handles all domestic and international mail flows, packages, and direct mail. R&A Invest Group is based in Mijnsheerenland, Netherlands.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2005-07-20 Balance Ervaring Op Projectbasis B.V.

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Balance Ervaring Op Projectbasis B.V. is a provider of specialized staffing and project management services to the technical, financial, legal and public sectors in the Netherlands.

Sell $25M
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