The Deal:

Firm specializing in independent and fleet driver services was acquired by mid-market private equity firm. Diligence was conducted by a large advisory firm (not Sabio) with recommendations to fork-lift replace a 15+ year legacy platform. Sabio was engaged post-close to develop a practical target state architecture to support an ambition Deal Thesis.

 

Sabio Engagement:

  • Conducted a current-state assessment of all operational systems and aligned with the existing value chain.

  • Developed target business functional and process models to align with Deal thesis

  • Formulated a target state application, data, and infrastructure architecture to support the business model, leverage legacy platforms (where appropriate) and enable the firm to scale: customers, products, partners, etc

Business and Technology Outcome:

Sabio developed a strategic business and technology architecture to include

  • Product and service oriented Target Operating Model

  • A conceptual application architecture that would “ring-fence” complex legacy applications through cloud based micro services as well as accommodate future bolt-on acquisitions.

  • A target state data architecure to integrate multiple internal / external data sources through the deployment of a “common data model”

  • A target state infrastructure architecture to move all on-premis platforms to the cloud

Target implemented Sabio’s recommended architecture strategy: nearing exit, anticipated valuation multiple exceeds 8x