SPIE Acquires SD Fiber to Boost FttX Expertise in Europe
Deal News | Jul 01, 2025 | Globenewswire
In a strategic move to enhance its fiber optic capabilities, SPIE, a leading multi-technical services provider in Europe, has signed an agreement to acquire SD Fiber. SD Fiber, a distinguished expert in fiber optic network deployment, operates in Switzerland and Germany, offering a comprehensive suite of services from planning and installation to maintenance. The acquisition aims to augment SPIE’s FttX expertise and bolster its presence in the Swiss and southern German markets. SD Fiber also contributes to the growing field of smart metering, aligning with SPIE's goal to support digital transformation. Operating with a team of 340 employees, SD Fiber generated around 70 million euros in revenue in 2024. The deal involves SPIE acquiring 96% of SD Fiber's shares, with the remaining 4% retained by the current management to ensure continued leadership and business development. SPIE's consolidated revenues reached 9.9 billion euros in 2024, underscoring its market strength and growth trajectory.
Sectors
- Telecommunications
- Energy
Geography
- Switzerland – SD Fiber is based in Dietikon, Canton of Zurich, and operates extensively in the Swiss market.
- Germany – SD Fiber also operates in southern Germany, expanding SPIE's influence in this strategic region.
Industry
- Telecommunications – The acquisition of SD Fiber enhances SPIE's capabilities in deploying fiber optic infrastructure, a critical aspect of modern telecommunications.
- Energy – SD Fiber's involvement in smart metering aligns with the energy sector's focus on intelligent energy management and digital transformation.
Financials
- 70 million euros – Revenue generated by SD Fiber in 2024.
- 9.9 billion euros – SPIE's consolidated revenues in 2024.
- 96% – Percentage of SD Fiber's shares acquired by SPIE.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPIE | Acquirer | Company | A European leader in multi-technical services in the areas of energy and communications. |
| SD Fiber | Target | Company | A specialist in fiber optic network deployment with operations in Switzerland and Germany. |
| Pierre Savoy | CEO of SPIE Switzerland and Member of the Management Board of SPIE Germany Switzerland Austria | Person | Oversees SPIE's operations in Switzerland and parts of Germany and Austria, involved in the acquisition. |
| Markus Holzke | CEO of SPIE Germany Switzerland Austria | Person | Responsible for SPIE's operations in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria, commenting on the strategic acquisition. |
| Jure Karazda | CEO of SD Fiber | Person | Leading SD Fiber and will continue to contribute post-acquisition. |