Orange Belgium takes over ICT integrator BKM
2019年4月30日 - 1:43AM
Orange Belgium takes over ICT integrator BKM
Press Release
Brussels, 29th of April 2019
Orange Belgium takes over ICT integrator BKM and
reinforces its B2B activity
Today Orange Belgium
and the shareholders of Upsize NV signed an agreement related to
the acquisition Upsize NV and its subsidiary companies BKM NV and
CC@PS. With this acquisition, Orange Belgium will
extend its B2B offering with BKM’s Unified Communications &
Collaboration and ICT solutions, and answer to a growing demand of
its B2B customers for a single connectivity and ICT provider. The
acquisition will be submitted to the Belgian Competition Authority
for approval, before finalizing the transaction.
BKM is a nationwide ICT integrator, with a solid
track-record in the SME and CMA markets in Belgium. BKM offers
high-quality ICT solutions in 4 separate areas of expertise:
Unified Communications & Collaboration (UCC) solutions, IT
& security solutions, Document & Visual solutions and
Connectivity solutions. Moreover, BKM is a pioneer in cloud UCC
solutions. Over the last 25 years, BKM has become a reliable
reference in the B2B market. In 2018, the company generated €43m
pro-forma revenues.
For Orange Belgium, this acquisition carries an
enterprise value of €52.4m and represents a unique opportunity to
extend its connectivity solutions portfolio and enrich its B2B
offering. The combination of Orange Belgium’s connectivity network
and BKM’s ICT network will enable Orange Belgium’s and BKM’s
customers to benefit from a one-stop-shop ecosystem. With this
acquisition, Orange Belgium will welcome 230 team members with
high-skilled ICT profiles.
Michaël Trabbia, CEO of Orange Belgium,
explains: “I am delighted to welcome the BKM teams within the
Orange family. Following up on our B2B strategic ambitions, this
acquisition will allow us to enhance our B2B offers and services to
both Orange Belgium’s and BKM’s customers. Together, we will
further challenge the ICT and connectivity markets, and leverage
cross-selling opportunities.”
Bart Soetaers, CEO of BKM, confirms: “I am
convinced BKM’s and Orange Belgium’s complementarity will enable us
to guide our customers through their digital journey with a
complete ICT offering, in the SME as well as in the corporate
segment. Moreover, BKM joins a strong telecom player and a strong
brand. Both strengths will help us to realize our common growth
ambitions. For the BKM staff members, this acquisition represents a
unique opportunity to further evolve within the Orange family.”
Werner De Laet, Chief Enterprise Officer Orange Belgium : “With
the acquisition of BKM, we strengthen our product portfolio to help
our B2B customers in their strategic data journey. In
addition, the entrepreneurial spirit of BKM fits perfectly with the
bold challenger position of Orange Belgium in the enterprise
market.”
About Orange Belgium
Orange Belgium is a leading telecommunications operator on the
Belgian market with over 3 million customers; Orange is also active
in Luxembourg through its subsidiary Orange Communications
Luxembourg.As a convergent actor, we provide mobile
telecommunications services, internet and TV to private clients as
well as innovative mobile and fixed line services to businesses.
Our high-performance mobile network supports 2G, 3G, 4G and 4G+
technology and is the subject of ongoing investments. Orange
Belgium is a subsidiary of the Orange Group, one of the leading
European and African operators for mobile telephony and internet
access, as well as one of the world leaders in telecommunications
services for enterprises.Orange Belgium is listed on the Brussels
Stock Exchange (OBEL).
More information on: corporate.orange.be,
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Investor contact
Press contactAna Castaño Lopez +32 468 46 95
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Isabelle Vanden Eede +32 474 77 77 28Eric Chang +32 495 55 98
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isabelle.vandeneede@orange.comir@orange.be
press@orange.be
About BKMFounded in 1994 by Bart Soetaers and
Marc Max, BKM is a Belgian provider of quality ICT solutions in 4
separate areas of expertise in cloud or on premise: Unified
Communications & Collaboration (UCC) solutions; IT &
Security solutions; Document & Visual solutions; and
Connectivity solutions. BKM works according to the one-stop-shop
principle. Over the last 25 years, they have built a reliable
reputation within the market. BKM guides customers throughout their
digital journey and, in turn, eliminates ICT-related challenges.
With offices in Hasselt, Brussels, Ghent, Westrozebeke, BKM’s 230
specialists staff have the experience and expertise to provide the
best service to 16,000 customers on a daily basis. Also with Data
Unit | Member of BKM, they’ve added a reliable and valuable player
with proven expertise in cyber security, network & wifi
solutions for the SME and corporate market.
BKM is led by Bart Soetaers (Managing Director), Marc Max
(Finance Director), Björn Van Beeck (Project Director), Frédéric
Michils (Sales & Marketing Director) and Bart Colson
(Operations Director).
Press contact Tom Smeets, +32
473 69 51 44 tom@onoff.agency
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