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    eMudhra Limited

    EMUDHRA
    Information Technology·2 Jul 2025
    Management Summary

    eMudhra announced the acquisition of a 51% stake in Cryptas International GmbH, a European provider of encryption and trust services, for an immediate cash consideration of EUR 5 million. This strategic move aims to expand eMudhra's footprint in the EU, leveraging Cryptas's QTSP status and customer base. Management anticipates significant cost synergies through offshoring and expects Cryptas's revenue to grow to EUR 15-20 million within four years, with improved profitability.

    Highlights

    5

    • Strategic expansion into the European Union market, complementing existing presence in Middle East, Africa, and USA.

    • Acquisition of a Qualified Trust Service Provider (PrimeSign GmbH) enables eMudhra to offer digital signature and trusted signature services in Europe.

    • Enhanced solution portfolio through complementarity in certificate lifecycle management (client-side from Cryptas, server-side from eMudhra).

    • Significant cost reduction potential by offshoring Cryptas's 55-60% employee cost base to India, aiming for improved profitability and 20% EBITDA margins.

    • Mutual complementarity in customer base (Cryptas's strong presence in banking, financial services, government) and product offerings (eMudhra's CA solutions, paperless solutions).

    Concerns

    2

    • Cryptas's current profitability is described as 'EBITDA positive but slightly less', indicating a need for improvement post-acquisition.

    • Integration challenges related to replacing Cryptas's third-party PKI solution (EJBCA) with eMudhra's own solution, though management believes it's possible over time.

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    02 metrics
    1. 01Cryptas Revenue9.7 Mn
    2. 02Cryptas Employee Cost55%

    Order Book

    low confidence

    "The transcript discusses Cryptas's existing client base (55,000-60,000 clients, 8-10 years relationship) but does not provide specific order book values or TCV."

    Source:
    Inferred

    Capital allocation

    1
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    M&A

    Cryptas International GmbH

    acquisition · signed · Consideration ₹NaN (cash)

    Guidance & targets

    4
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Revenue
    Cryptas Revenue Growth (Conservative)
    EUR 15-16 million
    		Medium
    Revenue
    Cryptas Revenue Growth (Optimistic)
    EUR 20 million
    		Medium
    Profitability
    Cryptas EBITDA Margin
    20%
    		Medium
    Cost Savings
    Immediate Cost Savings & Incremental Revenue
    almost a million dollar
    		Low

    Cryptas Acquisition Closing

    within 3-4 weeks from July 2, 2025
    CurrentAgreement signed on June 27, 2025
    TargetAcquisition closed

    Why it matters

    The formal closing of the acquisition is a prerequisite for realizing all strategic and financial benefits.

    the transaction we have already signed the agreement and the money remittance and the closing of the transaction everything is expected to take three to four weeks' time.

    How to verify

    capital_allocation.m_and_a[target='Cryptas International GmbH'].status

    Risks & concerns

    2
    RiskSeverity

    Lower initial profitability of Cryptas

    Cryptas is currently EBITDA positive but with slightly lower profitability, requiring strategic interventions to improve margins. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Integration challenges for replacing third-party PKI solutions

    Replacing Cryptas's existing EJBCA PKI solution with eMudhra's own will be a phased process, primarily targeting new sales initially. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Q&A highlights

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    “Anybody that has to basically issue digital signatures that are in legal compliance with the European identity law which is eIDAS essentially has to be a qualified trust service provider. So, this company, one of the subsidiaries called PrimeSign is a qualified trust service provider serving the Austrian German market where they have a lot of customers...”

    Clarifies the strategic importance of Cryptas's QTSP status for eMudhra's European expansion and compliance with eIDAS regulations.

    asked by Surbhi

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Acquisition of Cryptas International GmbH

    eMudhra B.V., a subsidiary of eMudhra Limited, signed an agreement on June 27, 2025, to acquire a 51% controlling stake in Cryptas International GmbH, an Austrian-based provider of encryption and trust services. The immediate cash consideration for this stake is EUR 5 million, with an upside component based on a 10x EBITDA multiple for 2026. The transaction also includes a put or call option for an additional 10% stake at the same valuation multiples, with the closing expected within three to four weeks.

    02

    Strategic Rationale and European Expansion

    This acquisition is a pivotal step for eMudhra to expand its global digital trust footprint, specifically targeting the European Union market. Cryptas, through its subsidiary PrimeSign GmbH, is a Qualified Trust Service Provider (QTSP) in Europe, enabling eMudhra to offer digital signature and trusted signature services compliant with eIDAS regulations. This complements eMudhra's existing presence in the Middle East, Africa, and USA, establishing a crucial foothold in Europe.

    03

    Synergies and Solution Portfolio Enhancement

    The acquisition brings significant synergies, particularly in certificate lifecycle management (CLM), where Cryptas offers client-side solutions complementing eMudhra's server-side offerings. Cryptas's strong customer base in banking, financial services, and government sectors provides an avenue to cross-sell eMudhra's CA solutions and paperless solutions. Conversely, eMudhra's products can replace Cryptas's existing third-party solutions, such as the EJBCA PKI system, over time⏳, leading to enhanced solution integration and cost savings.

    04

    Financial Impact and Profitability Outlook

    Cryptas International GmbH currently generates approximately EUR 9.7-9.8 million in revenue and is EBITDA positive, though with slightly lower profitability. Management projects Cryptas's revenue to grow to EUR 15-16 million (conservative) or EUR 20 million (optimistic) within four years post-acquisition. The primary driver for profitability improvement is the reduction of Cryptas's high employee cost base (55-60% of total cost) by offshoring low-end work to India, with a target of achieving 20% EBITDA margins over the next two to three years.

    05

    Integration and Cost Optimization

    A key aspect of the integration strategy involves leveraging eMudhra's Indian operations to reduce Cryptas's operational costs. By offshoring a portion of Cryptas's employee-related work, eMudhra aims to significantly improve the acquired entity's profitability. Additionally, replacing Cryptas's current third-party CA solutions with eMudhra's proprietary products is expected to generate 'almost a million dollar' in immediate savings and incremental revenue, contributing to the overall financial uplift.

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