Deal Announcement 04/25: Service Industries

The Deal

The PwC M&A team is pleased to announce the successful sale of the assets related to the Vidispine brand and business to Lumine Group. Vidispine, a brand within Arvato Systems, offers a premier media asset management software, VidiNet, alongside a Broadcast Management Suite primarily serving the European and North American markets. Recognising the potential for Vidispine to further grow within the media sector, especially on an international scale with a more concentrated product focus, Arvato Systems explored the divestiture of the Vidispine business. “After a competitive process, Lumine Group was selected as the best home to protect the Vidispine brand,” said Matthias Moeller, CEO at Arvato Systems Group. Nicolas Ley, Vice President of Vidispine at Arvato Systems, expressed confidence: “With Lumine Group’s growing media ecosystem and experienced leadership in the media software space, I believe Vidispine will be well positioned for success in this next chapter. I am very much looking forward to continuing to develop the Vidispine business under the new ownership in the coming years.”

The transaction successfully closed in April 2025.

Vidispine

Vidispine headquartered in Cologne, Germany, is a leading provider of broadcast management and media asset management solutions, serving the European and North American markets. Vidispine caters to a diverse global clientele within media and broadcasting, supported by a reliable network of trusted partners and exceptional offerings. By providing easy access to technology tailored to specific business requirements, the platform helps clients fully capitalize on their assets, rights, media inventory, and market presence. 

Arvato Systems

Arvato Systems is an international IT specialist that supports major companies in Digital Transformation. The company is part of the Bertelsmann Group and is known for strong industry knowledge, in-depth technology expertise and a clear focus on customer requirements. Arvato Systems provides innovative IT solutions, comprehensive cloud transition, integration of digital processes as well as IT systems operation and support.

Lumine Group Inc.

Lumine Group (TSXV: LMN) acquires, strengthens, and grows vertical market software businesses in the Communications and Media industry. Learn more at www.luminegroup.com.

PwC

The global PricewaterhouseCoopers network is a worldwide association of independent auditing and consulting companies which together employ more than 370,000 people in 149 countries. Our global network comprises over 2,900 M&A professionals all over the world, realising approx. 400 successful transactions per year. We specialise in a wide range of independent M&A services including advice on acquisitions and disposals, mergers, public takeovers, privatisations as well as structured financing.

PwC M&A Germany acted as exclusive financial advisor to Arvato Systems GmbH on this transaction. The transaction was led by Marco Zeidler (Partner) and Moritz Büttner (Manager) and supported by Dilusha Abeywickrema (Senior Associate) and Patrick Kühne (Associate).