Onepoint, a European leader in digital and transformation consulting for corporations and government agencies, announces today the raising of a bond financing package of up to €500 million from Carlyle Global Credit, the credit arm of the global asset management firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG).
This long-term financing is issued through 8-year bonds. It significantly amplifies Onepoint’s capacity to accelerate growth in its core markets, while also enabling the refinancing of existing bonds. The transaction preserves Onepoint’s independence, with David Layani holding 77% of the company’s shares and its employees owning the remaining 23%.
Founded in 2002 and based in Paris, Onepoint is a leader in consulting, digital transformation, and technology, offering end-to-end solutions, from strategic vision to operational implementation. Onepoint designs high-value solutions across the entire digital transformation value chain and deploys them on a large scale within clients’ organizations. Positioned with top-tier clients, with diverse profiles and long-term commitments, Onepoint has benefitted from the accelerated demand for digital solutions, as companies rapidly integrate technology into all aspects of their operations. The company employs 3,300 people and is present across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas.
Over the past decade, Onepoint has experienced significant growth, with a tenfold increase in revenue, reaching nearly €500 million. The company is on track to exceed €1 billion in revenue over the next four years, driven by double-digit organic growth and a strategy of targeted acquisitions.
Onepoint refinances and secures long-term financing of up to €500m from Carlyle Global Credit
Onepoint, a European leader in digital and transformation consulting for corporates and government agencies, announces that it has received a bond financing package of up to €500m from Carlyle Global Credit, the credit arm of the global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG), the global investment firm.
This long-term financing package has been arranged through the issue of 8-year bonds. The financing significantly enhances Onepoint’s ability to accelerate growth in its core markets, as well as refinance its existing bonds. The transaction preserves Onepoint’s capital independence with David Layani owning 77% of shares in the company while Onepoint’s employees hold the remaining 23%.
Founded in 2002 and based in Paris, Onepoint is a leading player in the digital consulting and tech space, providing end-to-end positioning, from business strategy consulting to tech tooling solutions. Onepoint designs high value-add solutions across the digital transformation value chain and scales them across clients’ organizations. Serving its well-diversified, long-standing blue chip customer base, Onepoint has benefitted from accelerated demand for digital solutions as corporates rapidly look to integrate digital technology into all areas of their business. The company employs 3,300 people and is present across EMEA, APAC and the Americas.
Over the last 10 years, Onepoint has grown significantly, reporting revenue growth of 10x over the period, with revenues close to €500 million. The company is on a strong trajectory to exceed €1 billion revenues within the next 4 years, through double-digit organic growth and targeted acquisitions.
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