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Abstract

Digi-Tec was a growing ICT firm and achieved growth both organically and through mergers and acquisitions (M&As). The large number of shareholders had divergent goals and visions for the future. In order to ensure further growth, two main shareholders searched for an external investor to buy out the others and thereby align and strengthen its governance. In 2011 the Spain-based private equity firm SRIC invested in Digi-Tec. This case documents the interactions between the external investor and the management. An exit opportunity arose much earlier than expected. The investment manager is faced with the question whether it is optimal to exit already after three years, or rather to stay on board for some more years as initially planned.

Teaching and learning

This item is suitable for undergraduate, postgraduate and executive education courses.

Time period

The events covered by this case took place in 2014.

Geographical setting

Region:
Europe
Country:
Belgium

Featured company

Digi-Tec
Employees:
51-200
Industry:
Information, media, and telecommunications

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Abstract

Digi-Tec was a growing ICT firm and achieved growth both organically and through mergers and acquisitions (M&As). The large number of shareholders had divergent goals and visions for the future. In order to ensure further growth, two main shareholders searched for an external investor to buy out the others and thereby align and strengthen its governance. In 2011 the Spain-based private equity firm SRIC invested in Digi-Tec. This case documents the interactions between the external investor and the management. An exit opportunity arose much earlier than expected. The investment manager is faced with the question whether it is optimal to exit already after three years, or rather to stay on board for some more years as initially planned.

Teaching and learning

This item is suitable for undergraduate, postgraduate and executive education courses.

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Time period

The events covered by this case took place in 2014.

Geographical setting

Region:
Europe
Country:
Belgium

Featured company

Digi-Tec
Employees:
51-200
Industry:
Information, media, and telecommunications

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