Context
Founded in 1985, OMP is the French software specialist of the road freight transport sector providing multi-language and collaborative on-board telematics, fleet management system, TMS and driver management (HR) solutions.
OMP’s dedicated and modular solutions simplify transportation, fleet and driver management, providing clear ROI to its customers.
Capitalizing on 30 years of experience in the sector, OMP has assembled a highly qualified team with unparalleled expertise of the transportation space and its specific needs. The company serves more than 600 customers and has equipped more than 20,000 active trucks.
OMP’s management team was looking for a partner to accompany its strategy, which relies on both organic and external growth to expand its French and European footprint while strengthening its product offering.
About OMP
Founded in 1985, OMP is the French software specialist of the Road Freight Transport Sector providing multi-language and collaborative On-Board Telematics, Fleet Management System, TMS and Driver Management (HR) solutions. OMP’s proven, scalable and modular solution, deployed in SaaS or on-premise and build on modern architecture, simplifies transportation, fleet and driver management, providing clear ROI to road freight transport players. OMP serves more than 600 customers and has equipped more than 20,000 active trucks. The company employs 72 people and is headquartered in Cesson-Sévigné, near Rennes.
About NewAlpha Verto
NewAlpha Verto is a growth equity fund investing in fast-growing private SMEs in France and continental Europe. The fund targets specific sectors that all exhibit a strong technological dimension: TMT (Technology, Media, Telecom), Healthcare and Industrial Niches. The fund, acting as a reference shareholder, aims to actively support the transformation of ambitious SMEs into international intermediate-sized companies. NewAlpha Verto backs entrepreneurial and ambitious management teams that invest significant amounts alongside the fund. NewAlpha Verto offers flexible capital, tailored to the operational strategy of each company in order to free up its growth potential (holding period and financial leverage in line with the company’s equity story).
Bryan, Garnier & Co acts as Sole Financial Advisor to road freight management software solutions provider OMP Informatique Transport on its sale to NewAlpha Verto
Bryan, Garnier & Co acted as the Sole Financial Advisor to OMP. The team ran a competitive dual track auction process with a small number of highly qualified potential bidders.
Ultimately, NewAlpha Verto was chosen as the best partner for OMP’s growth plans. The equity partnership with NewAlpha Verto will reinforce OMP’s ability to reach its growth ambitions, notably providing financial support and extended execution capabilities to further expand the business organically and through targeted acquisitions.
The company announced simultaneously the acquisition of GPI, a software provider known for its warehouse management and logistic solutions. The two companies are highly complementary regarding product offering and customer base since GPI’s software is used by small-size companies.
This transaction continues to demonstrate Bryan, Garnier & Co’s unmatched expertise and track-record in the European mid-market software space. Other transactions include the acquisition of Medisys by Activa Capital and Turenne Capital, the sale of Salvia Developpement to Total Specific Solutions, the acquisition of Effisoft by Prima Solutions (backed by The Carlyle Group), the sale of Sword Apak to Sopra Banking, the acquisition of Maincare Solutions by Montagu and the sale of Dimelo to RingCentral.
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