The IT services company Sopra Group (1.17 billion euros in sales in 2010, 12,300 employees) is increasing in services to retail banks. This giant of the board and IT services is about to acquire Delta Computer. Sopra, which is negotiating the acquisition of 100% of the capital, does not disclose the amount of the transaction. The transaction is expected to close in early October.
Delta is a little known gem in France, especially as it carries out most of its business in Africa, the Middle East and Eastern Europe. Based in Tours, the publisher of banking software employs approximately 300 employees including 250 in the Hexagon. Founded in 1981 by Claude Delage, who always presides, the company contributes to the operation of some 150 banks in 44 countries. Foreign subsidiaries of Société Générale and BPCE use solutions such as Delta. Its turnover has doubled in less than ten years, reaching 33.5 million euros in 2010, nearly 90% for export. Its net return is greater than 10%.
At fifty-nine, Claude Delage has sought to sustain the company. Sopra Group it guarantees the maintenance of the site Touraine, which operates non-stop, a "hotline" run by thirty people. The leader should also maintain positions in the Sopra Group.Geographic coverage
For its part, Sopra Group already has an offer for the banks, gathered through its brand Evolan. The French IT services company providing a quarter of its revenue from the financial sector. "Delta completes our coverage and our catalog, at a time when banks seek to reduce costs. Our products are there to help them, "said Jean-Paul Bourbon, director of financial services Sopra Group.
Sopra is based on 243 million euros of equity after the IPO of its subsidiary Axway in June. And indebtedness of the SSII flirts with 6% of revenue, which leaves him room for maneuver for other acquisitions. "We want to strengthen our position as a solutions provider to the bancassurance sector across Europe," says Jean-Paul Bourbon.
Delta is a little known gem in France, especially as it carries out most of its business in Africa, the Middle East and Eastern Europe. Based in Tours, the publisher of banking software employs approximately 300 employees including 250 in the Hexagon. Founded in 1981 by Claude Delage, who always presides, the company contributes to the operation of some 150 banks in 44 countries. Foreign subsidiaries of Société Générale and BPCE use solutions such as Delta. Its turnover has doubled in less than ten years, reaching 33.5 million euros in 2010, nearly 90% for export. Its net return is greater than 10%.
At fifty-nine, Claude Delage has sought to sustain the company. Sopra Group it guarantees the maintenance of the site Touraine, which operates non-stop, a "hotline" run by thirty people. The leader should also maintain positions in the Sopra Group.Geographic coverage
For its part, Sopra Group already has an offer for the banks, gathered through its brand Evolan. The French IT services company providing a quarter of its revenue from the financial sector. "Delta completes our coverage and our catalog, at a time when banks seek to reduce costs. Our products are there to help them, "said Jean-Paul Bourbon, director of financial services Sopra Group.
Sopra is based on 243 million euros of equity after the IPO of its subsidiary Axway in June. And indebtedness of the SSII flirts with 6% of revenue, which leaves him room for maneuver for other acquisitions. "We want to strengthen our position as a solutions provider to the bancassurance sector across Europe," says Jean-Paul Bourbon.
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