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Olidata Targets Italian M&A Deals to Build Scale, Chairman Says

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Olidata (OLI.MI), the Italian IT and cybersecurity group, is preparing to expand through mergers and acquisitions, with a potential deal likely before the end of the year, Chairman and main shareholder Cristiano Rufini told Reuters.

Rufini said the focus will remain on the Italian market, where small but innovative tech firms risk losing ground without consolidation. “In Italy, we have some very good, high-performing centres of excellence, but they are very small. If we don’t manage to build significant critical mass, some valuable technologies and solutions risk being lost,” he explained at the TEHA Forum in Cernobbio.

Since returning as chairman in April, Rufini has steered Olidata toward growth in digital healthcare and proprietary cybersecurity technologies. The company reported €96.7 million in revenue and €5.9 million in adjusted EBITDA last year.

Despite being relisted in 2023, Olidata’s share price has been volatile—currently around €2.8 with a €53 million market cap, well below its September 2023 peak of €8.65. Rufini attributed the swings to the stock’s structure, dominated by retail investors holding 32% of capital and the absence of institutional backers.

His goal: build a stronger governance framework, attract institutional investors, and position Olidata as a solid, growth-driven technology player in Italy’s digital economy.

TeamViewer Acquires IT Firm 1E in $720 Million Deal

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German software company TeamViewer has announced its acquisition of London-based IT firm 1E in a deal valued at $720 million. The agreement, signed with Carlyle Europe Technology Partners—a division of Carlyle Group—marks a significant expansion for TeamViewer in the IT management sector.

The deal is expected to close early next year, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary conditions. Despite the announcement, TeamViewer’s shares fell by 5% in pre-market trading on Tuesday.

Strategic and Financial Expectations

1E specializes in IT solutions that proactively identify and resolve technical issues. Among its clients are prominent global companies such as Adidas and AT&T. TeamViewer’s CEO, Oliver Steil, noted during a press call that the acquisition is poised to deliver financial contributions of €10 million in 2026, increasing to €25 million by 2027.

This strategic move is intended to bolster TeamViewer’s capabilities in enterprise IT management, aligning with its broader growth objectives.

Market Context and Implications

The acquisition reflects ongoing consolidation in the IT software industry as firms seek to enhance their portfolios through targeted acquisitions. While the immediate dip in TeamViewer’s share price suggests cautious investor sentiment, the long-term prospects of integrating 1E’s technologies and clientele could reinforce TeamViewer’s position in the enterprise market.

The deal is part of TeamViewer’s efforts to diversify its offerings and capture new market opportunities beyond its core remote connectivity solutions.