SkyView Innovations buys OMM: analysis, strategy and key takeovers in the advertising industry
23/10/2024
Paul von Kessel
SkyView Innovations buys OMM: analysis, strategy and key takeovers in the advertising industry

SkyView Innovations acquires OMM in a strategic decision inside the advertising world. SkyView, an international leader in data technology and market analysis, adds OMM to its portfolio in order to strengthen its position in the competitive digital advertising arena. Below, we present you a detailed analysis of the transaction Skyview Innovations - OMM assessing the figures, the acquisition strategy and the potential impact on the industry. We also underline how this transaction represents a very important milestone for both companies and for the advertising sector.

Context of the SkyView - OMM transaction

Por un lado, SkyView Innovations es a leader in the integration of advanced technology and data analysis applied to digital marketing at an international level.  The company, with accelerated growth in recent years, is looking to expand its presence in online advertising with strategic acquisitions. 

On the other hand, OMM (Optimized Marketing Metrics), a company focused on digital experiences for brands, stands out for its technology and ability to create and analyse high-performing advertising campaigns. It brings specific expertise in the use of advanced metrics to maximise the advertising impact of your campaigns.

With this acquisition, SkyView expands its market and diversifies its solutions and services. In other words, it capitalises on OMM's expertise in campaign optimisation, performance analytics and digital advertising and advertising in general.

Financial details of the SkyView acquisition - OMM

Concerning the finacial aspects of the operation the exact amount of the purchase has not been disclosed.Likewise, it is not known exactly how OMM's assessment was carried out. What we do know is that this sector is highly dynamic and promises exponential growth, driven by the inclusion of new and rapidly evolving technologies.

To capitalise on this boom in the sector, Skyview Innovations is building a company of global significance. To date, it seems there has been no funding to carry out operations of this magnitude and boost its global growth.

The acquisition of OMM rests on two pillars:

  1. Increase SkyView's revenues, adding a high-margin, recurring revenue stream. 
  2. Generate synergies that increase the combined EBITDA of both companies, by leveraging operational efficiencies and cross-selling opportunities. 

Skyview's strategy behind OMM's acquisition

This acquisition of OMM has several key objectives for Skyview Innovations. As mentioned above, the acquisition seeks to generate synergies that will benefit both companies.

SkyView Innovations' objectives with the acquisition of OMM

SkyView's main strategic objective is to enhance its analytical and campaign optimisation capabilities in the digital advertising ecosystem. The purchase of OMM is an opportunity to enhance its services with analytics technology and improve campaigns.

As a corporate strategy, the acquisition is aligned with the objective of SkyView becoming a one-stop shop for advertising solutions and establish itself in an increasingly competitive industry. With OMM's capabilities, it is growing its customer base and strengthening its value proposition with more personalised, data-intensive campaigns.

Synergies and growth: SkyView's focus on digital advertising

The synergies of this operation are therefore evident, particularly in the technological and commercial fields: 

  • Expansion of its offer: commercially, it has a wider range and greater technological depth.
  • Market expansion: the combined customer base opens up interesting opportunities for cross-selling and upselling.
  • Platform integration: SkyView leverages OMM technology to enhance its existing product suite.
  • Costs reduction: there are savings from the consolidation of infrastructures and the elimination of redundancies.

With this purchase, SkyView is better positioned to increase its market share in the fast-growing world of advertising.

Relationship and impact of the purchase within the Advertising sector

Indeed, the advertising industry has evolved rapidly, with an increasing emphasis on the use of data and technology to personalise and optimise campaigns. The SkyView's acquisition of OMM is a clear reflection of these trends and the need for companies to show themselves as technology leaders.

OMM provides capabilities to optimise advertising performance with accurate, real-time metrics, which is vital in a highly competitive environment. As a result, this operation highlights the importance of data in modern advertising and how businesses evolve towards models where precise measurement and efficiency are decisive.

Risks and challenges associated with the OMM-SkyView transaction

However, as in all M&A transactions, there are certain risks associated with it, as well as challenges to be faced. In particular, we would highlight these: 

  • Aligning organisational cultures, this is something that can affect talent retention and day-to-day operations.
  • Additional investments in system integration and upgrades to ensure seamless compatibility of OMM functionalities.
  • Development of an integration plan with the allocation of specific resources for change management and the incorporation of a specialised M&A team. 

M&A prospects and conclusions after the transaction

With full OMM integration, SkyView is expected to boost its growth in the digital advertising segment. This will increase its customer base as well as its share of high-growth markets. The combined strength of the two companies will make SkyView Innovations an even more competitive player in a rapidly changing field.

All in all, we at Baker Tilly see this as a transaction that reinforces SkyView's growth strategy. Strategy that is based on technology and data to improve advertising performance. In such a competitive segment, being able to analyse and optimise campaigns is essential. That's why SkyView, with this integration of OMM, is looking to lead the change and capitalise on these emerging opportunities in the digital advertising market.

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