Acquisitions

Global Operations

Through an extensive network of global operations, partnerships, and clients, we’ve created a comprehensive source of knowledge, talent and capabilities focused on the advancement of the transportation industry.

Between internal developments and strategic acquisitions, Enghouse Transportation has established a comprehensive suite of solutions to support clients across the transportation industry. Below are some of our investments to date.

Strategic Acquisitions

Enghouse Transportation works with our parent organization, Enghouse Systems (TSX:ENGH), to facilitate collaborations that lead to successful opportunities.

We have a two-pronged growth strategy that focuses on internal growth and acquisitions, funded through operating cash flows. Enghouse is well capitalized with nominal long-term debt.

Investment Philosophy

Through our acquisition activities, Enghouse Transportation is seeking to acquire software companies focused on the transportation industry. In accordance with the investment philosophy of our parent company, Enghouse Systems, we are eager to hear from business owners and executives of global businesses that meet the criteria.

We prefer to assume full ownership, although we will also consider a majority equity stake. Pure technology plays or start-ups are usually not part of our acquisition strategy unless the solution complements an existing business or product line

Acquisition Target Profile

Software companies with revenue greater than $5 million
Public, privately held or corporate divestitures
Preferred geographies: Americas, UK, Europe, Nordics, Asia-Pacific
Preference for companies with a strong recurring revenue stream: maintenance, hosted, or subscription based revenue

Preferred Sectors

Transportation software and services
- Transit Software
- Fleet Management
- Logistics
- Public Safety
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software-based products
Contact Center Solutions (Customer Interaction/Engagement)
Other Sectors

Enghouse can also acquire companies that require management expertise, leadership, or additional resources, including:

Distressed or turnaround situations
Underfunded companies
Divisional divestitures

Our Approach

At Enghouse, acquisitions form a key tenet of Enghouse’s overall growth and diversification strategy.

We are a cash buyer with significant cash on-hand to finance the acquisition quickly and efficiently
Our deal structure and process are straightforward and transparent, resulting in fast closings
We have a history of success closing deals, completing almost all of our deals post letter of intent (LOI)