Solutec sold to Aubay
Solutec, a major French IT services and digital transformation group, was sold to the French-listed group Aubay.
Founded in 1991 by Jean Bruyère, Solutec has become an undisputable leader in the IT services and digital transformation sector with over 1,400 employees. Historically anchored in Lyon, the company organically expanded to Paris, Bordeaux, Toulouse, Nantes, and Lille. Solutec offers specific expertise including build & TMA, DevOps, and infrastructure to a loyal customer portfolio notably in banking, transport, and energy with customers such as BNP Paribas, Crédit Agricole, Société Générale, SNCF, EDF, and Engie. In 2024, Solutec achieved EUR 112 million in revenue.
Founded in 1998, Aubay is a leading European IT services company headquartered near Paris. The group specialises in supporting large organisations through digital transformation, innovation, and technological modernisation. With over 7,500 employees and 21 offices across Europe, Aubay has built a strong and sustainable presence in the IT services and consulting landscape. Listed on Euronext Paris, Aubay’s market capitalisation exceeded EUR 640 million as of 30 June 30 2025. The group achieved EUR 540 million in revenue in 2024.
The acquisition strengthens Aubay’s position in the French market and enhances its capabilities through a complementary customer portfolio and expanded geographic coverage.
The transaction was approved by Autorité de la concurrence, the French independent administrative authority responsible for ensuring fair competition in the French market (antitrust regulations).
Clairfield International acted as exclusive financial advisor to the sellers.
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