Epsilon M&A Deal Report - nCipher
Transaction Multiples for the Valuation of Private Companies
Thales UK / nCipher
No EMAT :
19877
Announced Date :
11/07/2008
Type :
Acquisition of Majority Stake
Deal Value :
Yes
Acquirer :
Thales UK
Target :
nCipher
Country :
England
Sector of activity :
- Electronic Equipment > Electrical / Electronic Equipment > Electronic Security Systems
- Business Software > Software > Security Software
Business Description :
Founded in 1996, nCipher supplies encryption products for organizations that need to protect sensitive data . The company's delivering solutions in the fields of key management and cryptographic...
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Source: Epsilon Research / EMAT
Comparable Transactions
- Number of EMAT Reports / sub-sector « Electronic Security Systems » = 65
- Number of EMAT Reports / sub-sector « Security Software » = 70
| Date | Acquirer | Target | Country | Multiples | See details |
| 21/11/2007 | Private group led by ABG Engineering & Constructions and Tano Capital | CEMP International | Italy | ** | 19835 |
| 15/04/2008 | Advanced Power Components | Novacom Microwaves | United Kingdom | ** | 19807 |
Source: Epsilon Research / EMAT
