UK-based 1E, which detects software program issues on desktop PCs remotely, has been acquired by Germany-based remote-working firm TeamViewer for $720 million on a cash-free, debt-free foundation.
That is TeamViewer’s biggest-ever acquisition and can enable it to increase its North American market. 1E, which was bought to Carlyle Group in 2021, has a number of giant US clients together with HP and Nike.
In keeping with an announcement issued throughout its sale in 20221, Carlyle acquired a majority stake in 1E in 2021, with the corporate’s founder, Sumir Karayi, retaining a big minority stake. The phrases of the deal — which is anticipated to undergo, topic to regulatory approval — weren’t disclosed.
TeamViewer’s shares had been down 11.89% immediately on the Frankfurt inventory alternate, and down 18.46% over the previous 12 months. The corporate is now valued at round €2 billion ($2.1 billion).
By enabling giant organizations to replace their Home windows methods robotically, 1E’s merchandise scale back the price of operating software program functions, sometimes throughout desktop PCs on company networks. TeamViewer’s remote-work software program equally gives software program assist.
1E CEO Mark Banfield will be part of the TeamViewer’s board and develop into chief industrial officer, in response to a statement.
TeamViewer CEO Oliver Steil stated in an announcement: “With the acquisition of 1E, TeamViewer will enter a brand new period of clever endpoint administration by offering clients with a wise resolution for stopping and tackling expertise points with minimal friction.”
1E stated it has annual recurring income of $77 million (as of September 2024) with greater than 99% of the gross sales coming from enterprise clients.
Karayi moved to the UK from India when he was 14. After attending a tough school, he determined to show himself at residence, ultimately attaining a spot at college. In keeping with his LinkedIn profile he’s now concerned in philanthropy and is the AI Committee Lead, for the Boardwave membership group.
