28.08.2018
Nemetschek SE DE0006452907
DGAP-News: Nemetschek SE acquires leading technology company MCS Solutions
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Nemetschek SE acquires leading technology company MCS Solutions
28.08.2018 / 17:09
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Nemetschek acquires leading technology company MCS Solutions
- Entry into the fast-growing EUR 10 billion market of building management
- New acquisition of a worldwide leading software provider for facility
management, workplace management, and smart building solutions
- Nemetschek becomes an end-to end solution provider for the entire
lifecycle of buildings
Munich, August 28, 2018 - Software provider Nemetschek SE (ISIN 0006452907)
acquired today 100% of the shares of MCS Solutions group, headquartered in
Antwerp, Belgium. MCS Solutions offers an integrated and modular Integrated
Workplace Management System (IWMS) that covers core functional areas in real
estate, facility and workplace management for large private and public
organizations. Additionally, MCS Solutions developed a sophisticated smart
building platform COBUNDUTM which uses IoT sensors and big data analytics to
optimize productivity and efficiency in both occupant experience and
facility service delivery.
Leading position in a strongly growing market for building operations
Analyst firm MarketsandMarkets ( www.marketsandmarkets.com) indicates over
the next 5 years an addressable market of more than EUR 10 billion in annual
customer spending with a CAGR of more than 10%. Building owners are
investing in technology to drive significant cost benefits, simplified
operations and maintenance, reduced energy use, and growing integration of
IoT and smart buildings. By investing in Smart Building technology, owners
can increase building efficiency, better satisfy the needs of occupants and
differentiate their space in the competitive real estate market. The rapid
consolidation of solution providers recently in the market signals the major
shift in technology use that is accelerating.
In this changing landscape, MCS Solutions has become a well-known and
well-respected player. MCS Solutions helps organizations improve real estate
performance in terms of total cost, risk reduction, employee satisfaction,
brand perception and sustainability. MCS Solutions already serves over 1.5
million active users across the globe in more than 60 countries across many
vertical industries, including private and public building owners,
occupants, retail, commercial real estate, financial services,
manufacturing, transportation and facility service providers.
MCS's solutions are offered primarily as a subscription business model
globally through direct sales and partnerships. The recurring revenues will
continue to increase over the next years and will replace the traditional
license model.
Perfect strategic addition
By acquiring MCS Solutions, the Nemetschek Group will enter this dynamically
growing building operations management market. At the same time, Nemetschek
will address a new customer group in den Manage segment and considerably
extend its target markets beyond Design and Construction, where Nemetschek
already has a leading market position. This makes Nemetschek the sole and
worldwide leading software provider, providing key workflow offerings across
the entire lifecycle of buildings.
"MCS Solutions is a perfect match for our solution portfolio that opens up a
new market segment in which we will build to a leading market position as we
have in BIM (Building Information Management) for Design and Construction.
With the integration of MCS Solutions, we drive digitalization through the
entire building process and are going to realize a seamless exchange of
information before and, continuously, during the usage of a building," says
Patrik Heider, Spokesman and CFOO of the Nemetschek Group. "With the strong
and global market position of MCS Solutions, we are taking on the role of
being an innovator for the entire lifecycle of buildings."
"For MCS, the acquisition means accelerated growth into international
markets by benefiting from Nemetschek's global customer and partner access,
without changing its motivating culture and identity." comments Koen
Matthijs, CEO of MCS Solutions. "For our customers, it allows them to
continue using our leading IWMS and Smart Building software, while
benefiting from increased integration with Nemetschek's software solutions
throughout the Building Lifecycle. "
Steven Lambert, COO of MCS Solutions, also adds: "We look forward to working
closely with the other Nemetschek Group brands to make digital project
information more transparent and easier to access by all parties in Design,
Build, and Manage stages." Both managers will stay in their roles after the
acquisition.
MCS Solutions employs over 200 people. In addition to its headquarters in
Antwerp, the company has 7 regional offices in Europe, USA, Middle East and
APAC. MCS Solutions anticipates revenues amounting to around EUR 15 million
for the year 2018. The purchase price for 100% of the shares represents a
revenue multiple of between 3-3.5x.
For further information on the company, please contact
Nemetschek Group
Stefanie Zimmermann
Investor Relations
+49 89 540459 250
[email protected]
www.nemetschek.com
About the Nemetschek Group
The Nemetschek Group is driving the digitalization of the building industry.
With our software, architects, engineers, construction companies and
facility managers can plan ahead, seamlessly share information and work
together more closely. Building and infrastructure projects can thus be
conducted more efficiently and sustainably. The unique holding structure
provides our 15 strong brands with the flexibility to innovate in an
entrepreneurial way while closely engaging with their 2.7 million customers
worldwide. Founded by Prof. Georg Nemetschek in 1963, the company today
employs more than 2,000 experts. Publicly listed since 1999 and quoted on
the TecDAX, the company generated revenues of EUR 395.6 million and an
EBITDA of EUR 108.0 million in 2017.
About MCS Solutions
MCS Solutions is a technology and consulting firm, supporting its clients
across the globe to improve the performance of their building portfolios.
Our core purpose is to make buildings work harder for their occupants
through unlocking the power of building data. We help them create workplaces
that offer the agility, flexibility, and connectivity needed to support new
ways of working. And we assist our clients to optimize their facility
operations and achieve bottom-line savings.
We believe technology solutions need to address real-world challenges and
enable scenarios that quickly yield ROI. That is why our solutions are based
on deep domain expertise in building management. Our suite of solutions is
built from the ground up to be naturally integrated across domains. It is
built on the latest IoT technologies to make buildings smarter in the way
they work for their occupants.
MCS was founded in 1989, and currently employs 200 people across 7
locations.
For more information: www.MCSsolutions.com
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Language: English
Company: Nemetschek SE
Konrad-Zuse-Platz 1
81829 München
Germany
Phone: +49 (0)89 540459-0
Fax: +49 (0)89 540459-444
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.nemetschek.com
ISIN: DE0006452907
WKN: 645290
Indices: TecDAX
Listed: Regulated Market in Berlin, Frankfurt (Prime Standard);
Regulated Unofficial Market in Dusseldorf, Hamburg,
Hanover, Munich, Stuttgart, Tradegate Exchange
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