At Baker Tilly Tech M&Adepartment, we have a solid track record of advising technology companies on inorganic growth processes. One example of this is Logitek's acquisition of ER-Soft, a transaction we advised on five years ago and which remains a representative case study of our experience in the technology and industrial sector. The transaction consisted of the acquisition of 100% of ER-Soft, S.A. by Logitek, strengthening the latter's position as a leading provider of advanced automation and industrial technology solutions.
The industrial automation and industrial software sector has undergone rapid evolution in recent years, driven by digitalisation, Industry 4.0 and the growing importance of industrial cybersecurity. In this context, the acquisition of ER-Soft enabled Logitek to expand its technological capabilities, strengthen its value proposition, and accelerate its growth strategy.
Target: ER-Soft
ER-Soft is a Spanish company specialising in industrial control and communication systems, offering a comprehensive range of services including:
- Import, development and distribution of technological products.
- Industrial systems design.
- Systems integration.
- Engineering services and industrial support.
Her technical knowledge and positioning in specific niches within the industrial sector made her a strategic asset within the operation.
Investor: Logitek
Logitek is a Spanish industrial automation sector company that develops and markets advanced technological solutions, including:
- Industrial communications.
- Industrial cybersecurity solutions.
- Technologies geared towards complex industrial environments.
The integration of ER-Soft enabled Logitek o strengthen its technology portfolio and consolidate its market presence, aligning itself with a strategy of sustainable growth in the medium and long term.
The role of Baker Tilly Tech M&A in the transaction
From Baker Tilly Corporate Finance, and in particular in the Tech M&Aarea, we advised Logitek's shareholders throughout the acquisition process, including strategic analysis, transaction structuring, financial advice and support in negotiations with the management team of the acquired company.
The project was led by Diego Gutiérrez, a partner specialising in the technology sector, together with a team with extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions in technology, software and industrial companies.
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