Sale of SC Services to Decmil

Deal typeM&A
IndustryTechnology & Media
Sub-industryTechnology
Client nameSC Services

The BDO M&A team executed M&A sell side lead advisory role for the SC Services founder, John Ryall. SC Services is the Perth based telecommunications solutions provider, specialising in supporting Tier 1 telcos with their infrastructure requirements. The business was acquired by Decmil Group (ASX:DCG) with an upfront payment of $14 million plus an earn-out linked to future earnings.

SC offers a suite of design, installation and commissioning services to telecommunications network owners, manufacturers and NBN service providers. At the time of the acquisition SC employed approximately 100 nationally, and generated about $26 million in revenue, along with earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation of circa $3.5 million.

BDO’s role included:

  • Providing advice on commercial and financial structuring issues
  • Preparation of Information Memorandum and Financial Model
  • Preparing a list of potential acquirers
  • Contacting and chairing meetings with potential acquirers
  • Leading pricing and structuring negotiations
  • Managing the due diligence process
  • Project managing the legal teams for the completion of the sale and purchase agreement
  • General support of other matters required to complete the transaction.