- ST Engineering (SGX:S63) plans to acquire a 100% stake in D'Crypt for an initial consideration of S$67m, subject to conditions precedent and customary post-completion adjustments.
- We view the acquisition positively as it further strengthens ST Engineering's cyber business, which is a trusted provider of end-to-end IT and operating technology cybersecurity solutions for critical infrastructure and high-security enterprises.
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Details of the D'Crypt deal.
- In addition to the initial consideration, the deal also includes an earn-out consideration of S$5m conditional upon meeting the stipulated earn-out milestone. Based on the unaudited financial statements of D’Crypt for the half year ended 30 Jun 2023, the book value and NTA of D’Crypt stood at ~S$48.1m and S$46.1m.
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- ST Engineering expects to incur transaction expenses of ~S$0.6m (~1% of enterprise value), which will be fully incurred in 2023. There will also be integration expenses of ~S$2.7m, which will be incurred over three years.
- ST Engineering expects to complete the transaction in the first quarter of 2024.
Enhances capabilities.
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Shekhar Jaiswal RHB Securities Research | https://www.rhbgroup.com/ 2023-12-15
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