Sectorwatch: Software Engineering - 7 Mile Advisors - August 2021

Page created by Melvin Adkins
 
CONTINUE READING
Sectorwatch: Software Engineering - 7 Mile Advisors - August 2021
7 Mile Advisors

Sectorwatch:
Software Engineering
August 2021
Software Engineering

      7 Mile Advisors appreciates the opportunity to present this confidential information to the Company. This document is meant to be delivered only in
      conjunction with a verbal presentation, and is not authorized for distribution. Please see the Confidentiality Notice & Disclaimer at the end of the document.
      All data cited in this document was believed to be accurate at the time of authorship and came from publicly available sources. Neither 7 Mile Advisors nor      2
      7M Securities make warranties or representations as to the accuracy or completeness of third-party data contained herein. This document should be treated
      as confidential and for the use of the intended recipient only. Please notify 7 Mile Advisors if it was distributed in error.
Overview                                                                      DASHBOARD

                                                                              • Summary metrics on the sector
                                                                              • Commentary on market momentum by comparing the
                                                                                most recent 12-month performance against the last 3-
                                                                                year averages.

                                                                              PUBLIC BASKET PERFORMANCE

                                                                              • Summary valuation and operating metrics for a basket of
We advise on M&A and private capital transactions and provide market            comparable public companies.
assessments and benchmarking. As a close-knit team with a long history
together and a laser focus on our target markets, we help our clients sell
their companies, raise capital, grow through acquisitions, and evaluate new
markets.                                                                      VALUATION COMPARISON

We publish our sectorwatch, a review of M&A and operational trends in         • Graphical, detailed comparison of valuation multiples for
the industries we focus.                                                        the public basket.

                                                                              RECENT DEALS

                                                                              • The most recently announced deals in the sector
Dashboard

1 - year revenue growth compared to revenue growth average for last 3 years - Current revenue
growth rate exceeds the average of the last 3 years by this amount, indicating that market
momentum is increasing

                                                                                                4
Public Basket Overview
                    Asia

                   Europe

   Software
  Engineering
                United States

                South America

                                5
Public Basket

Tata Consultancy Services   186,718   6,869   23,205   9.0%    47.2%   29.6%   8.0x    27.2x   453,540   51

Capgemini                   44,409    2,875   20,239   15.5%   26.3%   14.2%   2.2x    15.4x   265,073   76

Infosys                     95,790    4,259   14,223   11.4%   34.9%   29.9%   6.7x    22.5x   242,371   59

Wipro                       45,342    2,139   8,845    6.6%    31.5%   24.2%   5.1x    21.2x   180,000   49

EPAM Systems                34,783     671    3,038    21.3%   34.4%   22.1%   11.4x   51.9x   36,739    83

Globant                     12,961     146     1,015   39.1%   37.9%   14.4%   12.8x   88.8x   12,333    82

Persistent Systems          3,268      114     600     18.8%     -     19.1%   5.4x    28.6x   10,632    56

Endava                      8,092      98      526     19.6%   33.6%   18.6%   15.4x   82.5x    6,624    79

R Systems International      270       24      133     18.3%   34.2%   17.8%   2.0x    11.4x    1,994    67

                            47,959    1,911   7,980    17.7%   35.0%   21.1%   7.7x    38.8x   134,367   67

                            34,783    671     3,038    18.3%   34.3%   19.1%   6.7x    27.2x   36,739    67
share price as of 31Aug21

                                                                                                              6
Public Basket

                7
Operational Metrics

                      8
Operational Metrics

                      9
Valuation

            10
Valuation

            11
Valuation
EBITDA(x)

                                                                            LTM GP%

                                                                                      EBITDA(x)

                                                                                                                                                              LTM RGR%
            11x   15x   21x      22x      27x   29x       52x   83x   89x
                                                                                                  11x   15x   21x    22x        27x   29x   52x   83x   89x

                              EBITDA(x)         LTM GP%
                                                                                                                    EBITDA(x)          LTM RGR%

                                                                                                                                                                         12
Recent Transactions
31-Aug-21   BCA Technologies         AutoQuotes                             -    -   -   -
26-Aug-21   Awave                    Intracto                               -    -   -   -
12-Aug-21   Centare                  Bain Capital Double Impact             -    -   -   -
04-Aug-21   Proximity Costa Rica     10Pearls                               -    -   -   -
02-Aug-21   Bounteous                New Mountain Capital                   -    -   -   -
29-Jul-21   Foreach                  Intracto                               -    -   -   -
28-Jul-21   Stermedia                Euvic                                  -    -   -   -
22-Jul-21   Logiway                  Lojelis                                -    -   -   -
21-Jul-21   Drud Technology          Fruition                               -    -   -   -
09-Jul-21   Little Big Smala         Humans4help                            -    -   -   -
06-Jul-21   Devsar                   RCN                                    -    -   -   -
01-Jul-21   Greyhound Technologies   TAZ Networks                           -    -   -   -
23-Jun-21   Aptera (Software)        Core Business Technology Solutions     -    -   -   -
22-Jun-21   Primavera BSS            Ekon                                   -    -   -   -
21-Jun-21   Hybrid (Media Company)   LDC                                  18.3   -   -   -
17-Jun-21   Cheeky Monkey Creative   BGF                                    -    -   -   -
15-Jun-21   Opal Wave Solutions      Horizon Capital (London)               -    -   -   -
14-Jun-21   Pixan Apps               Zigatta                                -    -   -   -
14-Jun-21   Skyrise.Tech             Etteplan                               -    -   -   -
02-Jun-21   J S Walker and Company   Liventus                               -    -   -   -
02-Jun-21   StreamSoft Development   Applied Driving Techniques             -    -   -   -
25-May-21   Solv (Norway)            IK Investment Partners                 -    -   -   -
20-May-21   Moovity Technologies     Syntonize                              -    -   -   -
12-May-21   9Fold                    HungerRush                             -    -   -   -
12-May-21   OSF Digital              Delta-v Capital                      43.0   -   -   -
10-May-21   Evolve Retail            The Digital Maze                       -    -   -   -
04-May-21   Business Automatics      1World Online                          -    -   -   -
04-May-21   Hyperneph Software       Catenae Innovation                    0.4   -   -   -
03-May-21   Löwenstark Group         ARCUS Capital                          -    -   -   -

                                                                                             13
14
Public Basket                                                                                                            Tata Consultancy Services

The company was founded in 1968 and has its headquarters in Mumbai. The firm provides end-to-end IT and consulting services
across the globe and has over 200 offices in 50 countries and 183 solution centers in 19 countries. The company employs over
430,000 staff, which makes it one of the largest IT employers in the world. TCS derives a significant portion of its revenue from the
North American market and the banking, financial services, and insurance industry.

                                                                                                                                               15
Public Basket                                                                                                     Tata Consultancy Services

Company Name         Date                                                                        Deal Synopsis

                                The company, a subsidiary of Deutsche Bank (ETR: DBK), was acquired by Tata Consultancy Services (NSE: TCS) for an undisclosed amount
Postbank Systems    01-Jan-21
                                on January 1, 2021.

                                The company, a subsidiary of Prudential Financial (NYS: PRU), reached a definitive agreement to be acquired by Tata Consultancy Services
                                (NSE: TCS) for an undisclosed amount on November 12, 2020. The acquisition will deepen TCS's relationship with PFI and gives a new
Pramerica Systems   12-Nov-20
                                delivery capability in Ireland with specialized expertise, that significantly strengthens its ability to meet the growth and transformation needs of
                                customers globally.

                                                                                                                                                                             16
Public Basket                                                                                                                            Capgemini

The firm has over 450 offices globally, with more than half of its employees based in India. Capgemini provides services related to IT
consulting, infrastructure management, and business process outsourcing.

                                                                                                                                                17
Public Basket                                                                                                                             Capgemini

Company Name    Date                                                                   Deal Synopsis

                           The company reached a definitive agreement to be acquired by Capgemini (PAR: CAP) for AUD 233 million on July 19, 2021. The acquisition
   Empired     19-Jul-21
                           strengthens Capgemini's client portfolio across key industries, notably in Mining, Utilities and Government.

                           The company raised EUR 100 million of Series B venture funding in a deal led by Groupe Renault (France) and EQT Ventures on July 6, 2021.
    Verkor     06-Jul-21   Schneider Electric, Capgemini, Arkema and 6 other investors also participated in the round. The funds will be used by the company to
                           support the expansion of Verkor and accelerate the construction of the VIC (Verkor Innovation Center).

                                                                                                                                                              18
Public Basket                                                                                                                     Infosys

The company was founded in 1981, employs more than 200,000 staff, and serves clients in over 40 countries. Infosys provides
myriad services, including business process outsourcing, IT outsourcing, consulting and systems integration, among many others.
The firm serves more than 20 industries ranging from financial services and healthcare to manufacturing and consumer packaged
retail.

                                                                                                                                      19
Public Basket                                                                                                                                                      Infosys

     Company Name                 Date                                                                    Deal Synopsis

Daimler (IT Assets in Germany)   12-Apr-21   The IT Assets in Germany of Daimler were acquired by Infosys (NSE: INFY) for an undisclosed amount on April 12, 2021.

          ideaForge              11-Feb-21   The company received $1 million of financing from Infosys on an undisclosed date.

                                                                                                                                                                         20
Public Basket                                                                                                                     Wipro

The firm employs more than 170,000 staff, operates in more than 50 countries, and serves six primary business segments composed
of 27 industry verticals.

                                                                                                                                     21
Public Basket                                                                                                                                                 Wipro

  Company Name           Date                                                                   Deal Synopsis

                                    The company reached a definitive agreement to receive an undisclosed amount of financing from Wipro on June 2, 2021. It plans to close
     Squadcast          02-Jun-21
                                    the round by June 30, 2021.

                                    The company, a subsidiary of Metro (Düsseldorf) (ETR : B4B), was acquired by Wipro (BOM: 507685) for an undisclosed amount on April 2,
Metro Systems Romania   02-Apr-21
                                    2021.

                                                                                                                                                                      22
Public Basket                                                                                                                            EPAM Systems

The company offers six main services: Software Product Development, Custom Application Development, Application Testing,
Enterprise Application Platforms, Application Maintenance, and Support and Infrastructure Management. The company focuses on
innovative and scalable software solutions. The company uses industry standard and custom developed technology, tools, and
platforms to deliver results to handle business challenges. The company primarily offers their solutions in the following industries:
financial services, travel and consumer, software and hi-tech, life sciences and healthcare. The majority of revenue is generated from
North American clients.

                                                                                                                                                   23
Public Basket                                                                                                               EPAM Systems

Company Name    Date                                                                Deal Synopsis

                           The company was acquired by EPAM Systems (NYS: EPAM) for an undisclosed amount on May 11, 2021. The acquisition enables EPAM
    Just-BI    11-May-21
                           Systems to expand its portfolio of data and analytics services.

   White-Hat   05-May-21   The company was acquired by EPAM Systems (NYS: EPAM) for an undisclosed amount on May 5, 2021.

                                                                                                                                                      24
Public Basket                                                                                                                                 Globant

It creates platforms which are powered by native digital technology, better known as digital journeys. The digital journey
incorporates various software products, mobile apps and sensors that assist its clients in knowing its end user's behavioral pattern.
The key aspects of the digital journey are stay relevant, discover and build. The stay relevant helps its clients in staying abreast of the
developments in its industry and taking preemptive measures. The discover conceives digital journeys for the users based on
consumer behaviors and technologies and the build creates each digital journey leveraging the work of its studios. The company's
revenue is primarily generated by its technology services in the United States.

                                                                                                                                                  25
Public Basket                                                                                                                                             Globant

Company Name           Date                                                                    Deal Synopsis

                                  The company raised $12 million of Series B venture funding from Telefónica Tech Ventures, Globant and Bridge One on July 12, 2021. IDB
    VU Security       12-Jul-21   Lab., NXTP Ventures and Agrega Partners also participated in the round. The funds will be used to hire developers across Europe and in the
                                  U.S.

                                  The company was acquired by Globant (NYS: GLOB) for an undisclosed amount on July 8, 2021. Globant has an option to acquire
Walmeric Soluciones   08-Jul-21
                                  remaining minority stake in three year time.

                                                                                                                                                                       26
Public Basket                                                                                                                       Persistent Systems

Its solutions include cloud life cycle management, Internet of Things, unified endpoint management, endpoint detection and
response, and Big Data analytics. The firm also offers product engineering services, platform-based cloud solutions, and Internet
Protocol-based products. Most of the firm's revenue gets derived from the Technology Services segment.

                                                                                                                                                   27
Public Basket                                                                                                                     Persistent Systems

Company Name        Date                                                                       Deal Synopsis

Sureline Systems   20-May-21   The company reached a definitive agreement to be acquired by Persistent Systems (NSE: PERSISTENT) for $2.5 million on May 20, 2021.

                               The company was acquired by Persistent Systems (NSE: PERSISTENT) for an undisclosed amount on November 7, 2020. The acquisition
                               further strengthens Persistent's ability to provide enterprise integration strategy & advisory services to guide clients with their integration
CAPIOT Software    07-Nov-20
                               strategy, platform choice, and roadmap to meet business goals and also managed integration services to support changing business needs
                               and innovation.

                                                                                                                                                                          28
Public Basket                                                                                                                       Endava

It offers various services such as Agile Transformation, through which the company identify, define, and implement the mix of
process, technology, and culture. It also provides Digital Evolution and Automation, Test Automation and Engineering, Cloud,
Architecture, Software Engineering, and others. The company offers its services to various industries such as Finance, Retail and
Consumer Goods, Telecommunication, Media, and Technology, Insurance and Healthcare, and others.

                                                                                                                                       29
Public Basket                                                                                                                                          Endava

Company Name        Date                                                                    Deal Synopsis

     Levvel        01-Apr-21   The company was acquired by Endava (NYS: DAVA), a subsidiary of Concise, for an undisclosed amount on April 1, 2021.

                               The company, a subsidiary of RealNetworks (NAS: RNWK) was acquired b y Endava (NYS: DAVA), a subsidiary of Concise, for an undisclosed
  Five (Croatia)   04-Mar-21   amount on March 4, 2021. With this acquisition, Endava increases its capacity in the ideation, design and delivery of intelligent digital
                               experiences and enhances its capabilities in digital product strategy and performance optimization services.

                                                                                                                                                                  30
Public Basket                                                                                                                   R Systems International

It is organized into two business segments Information technology services and products and Business process outsourcing
services. The company serves IT services and solutions to telecom and digital media, healthcare, manufacturing and logistics,
government services and banking and finance industries.

                                                                                                                                                    31
Public Basket                                                                                                             R Systems International

  Company Name              Date                                                                    Deal Synopsis
                                       The company was acquired by R Systems International (BOM: 532735) through its subsidiary, R Systems, Inc., on February 4, 2019 for an
                                       undisclosed amount. This acquisition will help R Systems International to use facilities in Chicago as Center of Excellence (CoE) to
      Innovizant           04-Feb-19
                                       strengthen their on-shore/near shore delivery capabilities to serve US Central and East Coast clients and our commitment to build US-based
                                       technical resource pool.

IBIZ Consulting Services   30-Apr-15   The company was acquired by R Systems International (BOM: 532735) for an undisclosed amount on April 30, 2015.

                                                                                                                                                                            32
Leroy Davis, Partner                           704.899.5962         leroy@7mileadvisors.com

                                                        Tripp Davis, Partner                           704.899.5762         tripp@7mileadvisors.com

                                                        Andy Johnston, Partner                         704.899.5961         andy@7mileadvisors.com

Contact Info                                            Simon Baitler, Executive Managing Director

                                                        John Cooper, Managing Director
                                                                                                       310.829.1635

                                                                                                       704.973.3996
                                                                                                                            simon.baitler@7mileadvisors.com

                                                                                                                            john@7mileadvisors.com

                                                        Mark Landry, Managing Director                 561.972.0609         mark@7mileadvisors.com

                                                        Horacio Yenaropulos, Managing Director         (+) 54.261.4617300   horacio@7mileadvisors.com

                                                        Tim Frye, Senior Director                      704.973.3994         tim@7mileadvisors.com

                                                        Kristina Sergueeva, Director                   704.899.5149         kristina@7mileadvisors.com

                                                        Ben Garber, Vice President                     412.626.7898         ben.garber@7mileadvisors.com

                                                        Garth Martin, Vice President                   704.973.3997         garth.martin@7mileadvisors.com

                                                        Nicholas Prendergast, Vice President           704.973.3995         nicholas@7mileadvisors.com

                                                        Sydney Scadden, Vice President                 704.973.3998         sydney@7mileadvisors.com

                                                        Ariail Barker, Director, Sales & Marketing     704.981.2908         ariail@7mileadvisors.com

                                                        Ben Bruggeworth, VP, Business Development      704.365.8859         ben.bruggeworth@7mileadvisors.com

                                                        Steve Sypek, VP, Business Development          704.414.8736         steve.sypek@7mileadvisors.com
As a close-knit team with a long history together and   Emily Halstenberg, Marketing & Sales Manager   704.409.9912         emily@7mileadvisors.com
a laser focus on our target markets, we help our
clients sell their companies, raise capital, grow       Alexis Papa, Marketing & Sales Coordinator     704.414.8732         lexi.papa@7mileadvisors.com
through acquisitions, and evaluate new markets.         Nic Anderko, Analyst, Business Development     704.398.3991         nic.anderko@7mileadvisors.com
Securities offered through 7M Securities LLC.
                                                        Steve Buffington, Senior Associate             704.960.1828         steve@7mileadvisors.com

                                                        Ilia Ulianchuk, Senior Associate               704.414.8743         ilia@7mileadvisors.com

                                                        Nic Anderle, Analyst                           704.826.7492         nic.anderle@7mileadvisors.com

                                                        Adam Alderfer, Analyst                         704.644.1917         adam@7mileadvisors.com

                                                        Lucas Cerbelli, Analyst                        704.336.0118         lucas@7mileadvisors.com

                                                        Tanner Lange, Analyst                          704.672.0611         tanner.lange@7mileadvisors/com

                                                        Trent McCauley, Analyst                        704.644.1916         trent.mccauley@7mileadvisors.com

                                                        Kevin Postigo, Analyst                         704.912.4903         Kevin.postigo@7mileadvisors.com

                                                        Robin Siegel, Analyst                          704.285.8173         robin@7mileadvisors.com

                                                        Conor Smith, Analyst                           704.855.2134         conor.smith@7mileadvisors.com
You can also read