Eight Advisory supported IDI on its majority investment in IE group

Eight Advisory provided financial due diligence services to IDI as part of its majority investment in the Belgian group IE, a leading manufacturer of equipment and provider of technological services in the radar systems market, as part of a secondary LBO alongside the management team.
Established in 1983, IE Group has grown into a leading force in radar technology, uniting three complementary entities: Intersoft Electronics, Intersoft Services, and Advionics. As a fully integrated group, IE delivers end-to-end radar solutions — from high-precision electronics and advanced software components to the full-scale development and rollout of radar systems.
With decades of expertise and a global client base, IE Group supports critical operations for civil and defense sectors alike. Its trusted technologies power the systems of renowned organizations such as Eurocontrol, Raytheon, Thales, and Hensoldt.
A key player in the Air Traffic Control (ATC) domain, the group generates an equal share of its revenue from both civilian and military applications. Through its innovative approach and commitment to performance, IE Group continues to enhance the safety, reliability, and efficiency of airspace surveillance worldwide.
A pioneering private equity investor in France, IDI invests amounts ranging from €25-70 million in small and mid-cap companies valued at between €10 and €150 million, and up to €250 million alongside co-investors. Experts in LBOs and growth capital, our permanent company investment structure is a source of great flexibility for supporting entrepreneurs’ bold plans for growth, either as majority or minority shareholders.
Eight Advisory team members supporting this transaction:
- Financial due diligence: Willem De Loore (Partner), Henri Lippinois (Senior Manager), Caroline Pham (Senior), Viktor Brosens (Analyst)

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