Enghouse Expands with Margento Acquisition
Deal News | Mar 05, 2025 | PR Newswire Cision Enghouse Systems Limited
Enghouse Systems Limited, a Canadian-based company that offers enterprise software solutions, has announced its acquisition of Margento R&D d.o.o., a Slovenian provider of ticketing and payment solutions for public transport, through a wholly-owned subsidiary. This strategic acquisition aims to bolster Enghouse's fare collection operations across Europe by incorporating Margento's scalable Mobility as a Service (MaaS) platform. The platform is recognized for its seamless deployment capabilities and user-centered transport mobile experience. Margento’s offerings are marketed directly to public transportation agencies, enhancing integration with multimodal transport options. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Maribor, Slovenia, Margento has developed a comprehensive suite of mobile transaction solutions, pivotal for sectors such as finance, retail, hospitality, marketing, and telecommunications. This move is aligned with Enghouse's dual growth strategy of organic expansion and acquisitions, thus expanding its portfolio in the transport ticketing segment.
Sectors
- Software and Technology
- Public Transportation
- Telecommunications
Geography
- Canada – Enghouse Systems Limited is a Canadian company.
- Slovenia – Margento R&D d.o.o., the acquired company, is based in Slovenia.
- Europe – The acquisition aims to expand Enghouse's operations in the European market.
Industry
- Software and Technology – Enghouse Systems is a provider of enterprise software solutions, while Margento specializes in mobile transaction and payment solutions.
- Public Transportation – Margento provides ticketing solutions for public transport, which is an integral part of the public transportation industry.
- Telecommunications – Margento's products are deployed by operators in the telecommunications sector, involving mobile payment solutions.
Financials
Participants
Name | Role | Type | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Enghouse Systems Limited | Acquiring Company | Company | A Canadian software company that provides enterprise software solutions for various sectors. |
Margento R&D d.o.o. | Target Company | Company | A Slovenian company providing mobile transaction solutions for public transport and other sectors. |
Žiga Schmidt | CEO of Margento | Person | Chief Executive Officer of Margento R&D d.o.o. |
Steve Sadler | President and CEO of Enghouse | Person | Chief Executive Officer of Enghouse Systems Limited. |