Aug 6 (Reuters) - Australia's Infomedia ( IFMDF ) said on
Wednesday it has agreed to be acquired by the Asia-focused
private equity arm of asset manager TPG for an equity
value of A$651 million ($421.33 million).
Under the deal, shareholders in the ASX-listed firm would
receive A$1.72 per share, reflecting an over 30% premium as
compared to the stock's close on Tuesday.
Infomedia ( IFMDF ) provides software as a service (SaaS) solutions
for the global automotive and motor service sector, offering
clients data-driven solutions. It counts global carmakers BMW
, Audi and Cadillac among its customers, according to
its website.
The A$1.72 per-share offer sits close to what was offered
for the firm back in 2022 by potential suitors from the United
States.
The cash consideration reflects an enterprise value of A$579
million, the company said.
Infomedia ( IFMDF ) is also allowed to pay its shareholders a fully
franked dividend of up to 2 Australian cents per share for
fiscal 2025 and a further special dividend of up to 2.9
Australian cents apiece.
($1 = 1.5451 Australian dollars)