Catapult Sports (CAT) Investor Presentation summary
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Investor Presentation summary
12 Oct, 2025Acquisition overview
Entered binding agreement to acquire 100% of IMPECT GmbH, a German soccer analytics software company, for upfront €40M (US$46M) in cash, with up to €38M (US$44M) deferred and contingent over four years.
IMPECT founders will join and support the next phase of strategic growth; completion targeted within three weeks of signing, subject to conditions precedent.
IMPECT specializes in proprietary Packing™ metrics, recognized as industry benchmarks, and serves over 150 professional soccer teams in 25+ countries.
IMPECT has demonstrated strong financial performance: 60% YoY ACV growth, 68% ACV CAGR, 13% management EBITDA margin, and 73% Rule of 40.
Acquisition is accretive to ACV growth and Rule of 40 metrics, with scalable technology to extend into other sports.
Strategic rationale and integration
Expands platform with advanced scouting and tactical insights, enhancing unified solutions for pro sports teams.
IMPECT’s modular, high-value solution supports a land-and-expand strategy and offers significant cross-sell opportunities.
Proprietary analytics and standardized metrics address fragmented data and subjectivity in the scouting market.
IMPECT’s cloud-based, scalable platform enables real-time, contextual insights for all team stakeholders.
Acquisition aligns with clear mid-term growth targets and supports profitable growth at scale.
Equity raising and funding
Upfront consideration funded by a fully underwritten A$130M (US$84M) institutional placement; SPP targets up to A$20M (US$13M) for eligible shareholders.
Placement price set at A$6.68 per share, a 7.7% discount to last close; new shares represent 6.9% of total shares on issue.
Proceeds will fund the acquisition, strengthen the balance sheet, and provide capacity for future strategic M&A.
Pro forma net cash/FY25 management EBITDA is 2.7x, maintaining a robust balance sheet.
Underwriting agreement includes customary conditions, termination rights, and fees; SPP is not underwritten.
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