Enghouse Expands with Acquisition of Margento

Deal News | Mar 04, 2025 | PR Newswire Cision Enghouse Systems Limited

Enghouse Systems Limited, a Canadian software company, has announced its acquisition of Margento R&D d.o.o, a Slovenia-based provider of transit fare collection and mobile payment solutions. The purchase aims to expand Enghouse's offerings in the European market, particularly in transit fare collection and mobile ticketing. Margento, known for its scalable 'Mobility as a Service' platform, serves public transit and transportation operators. This strategic acquisition allows Enghouse to enhance its capabilities in account-based ticketing (ABT) and multimodal transportation solutions. Enghouse expects to create synergies through a combined go-to-market approach, strengthening its market position. This acquisition falls in line with Enghouse's dual growth strategy, focusing on both organic expansion and acquisitions without external debt.

Sectors

  • Software and Technology
  • Transportation

Geography

  • Canada – Enghouse Systems Limited, the acquiring company, is based in Canada.
  • Slovenia – Margento R&D d.o.o, the target company of the acquisition, is based in Slovenia.

Industry

  • Software and Technology – The article discusses Enghouse Systems Limited, a software company specializing in vertical market software solutions.
  • Transportation – Margento provides solutions focused on transit fare collection and account-based ticketing, position it within the transportation industry.

Financials

    Participants

    NameRoleTypeDescription
    Enghouse Systems LimitedAcquiring CompanyCompanyA Canadian company providing vertically focused software solutions.
    Margento R&D d.o.oTarget CompanyCompanyA provider of transit fare collection and mobile payment solutions based in Slovenia.
    Žiga SchmidtCEOPersonCEO of Margento R&D d.o.o.
    Steve SadlerChairman and CEOPersonChairman and CEO of Enghouse Systems Limited.