Sao Paulo, 24 July 2018 – Evernex, the global third-party maintenance provider for data center hardware & critical IT equipment, has agreed to acquire A Systems, the leading third-party maintenance services provider in Brazil.
Evernex expands, acquires A Systems, Brazil’s top TPM provider
Evernex has a substantial presence and commitment to Latin America. The group operates through subsidiaries in Brazil, Mexico and Chile. It has over 21 forward stock locations in Latin America. And maintains over 7.700 critical assets in the region. A systems is Brazil’s top TPM provider. Through this acquirement, The global third-party maintenance provider is creating a platform for further growth across Latin America. So, Evernex will continue to expand its regional footprint.
A Systems was founded back in 1996. Today, it is a market leader in the Brazilian third-party maintenance services market. The company provides maintenance and equipment rental services for data center hardware & critical IT equipment. It offers tailored solutions to customers all over the country and across all industries.
Andre Melo, Managing Partner at A Systems, stated:
“We have built a strong reputation among our customers. They recognize our high level of quality, cost effectiveness and reliable services. Including customized support options and flexible service level agreements. We take great pride in our technical excellence. And we continuously invest in technical competences and people. In this way we remain relevant for our customers. Today’s acquisition is testament to our team’s hard work and dedication. And we look forward to becoming part of the Evernex team.”
Stanislas Pilot, Chief Executive Officer of Evernex, said:
“A Systems enjoys strong brand recognition in Brazil. Furthermore, they have demonstrated robust growth. We are delighted they’ve agreed to join forces with Evernex. With them we are creating an even stronger business. Moreover we will be able to serve more customers across Latin America and globally. We view the Brazilian economy positively and see significant growth opportunities. I look forward to working with Andre. Together, we will build a combined platform, to serve our customers’ growing demand for maintenance services.”
Cyril Bourdarot, Associate Director at The Carlyle Group, added:
“A Systems is Evernex’s fourth acquisition over the past 24 months. It is a perfect fit for the Group’s focused external growth strategy. Especially, given its leading position in a strategic geography.”
Vladimir Lasocki, Managing Director at The Carlyle Group, concluded:
“Evernex stands out in the third-party maintenance industry for its global presence, vertical integration from spares sourcing, testing to on-site intervention and its flexible customer engagement model. Evernex has strong organic growth performance. It also has a proven ability to act as an industry consolidator, taking advantage of the fragmented industry landscape. Our intention is to continue this consolidation strategy. In this way we can support our customer everywhere they need. We also enhance our differentiated proposition. And build the uncontested global leader in the third-party maintenance market.”
About A Systems
Since 1996, the Brazilian IT company A Systems, offers flexible and client-specific range of solutions. Ranging from multi-platform support to turnkey HW & SW installation. A Systems highly acclaimed third-party maintenance is customer focused. It resulted in an unparalleled customer retention rate. The company is a leading alternative support provider. It maintains thousands of servers, libraries and storage systems, such as IBM, HP, Dell, Hitachi, STK, in the country.
A Systems has also an established rental program. This program is focused on high-end, mission-critical IT equipment. Their experienced and dedicated teams consists of IT solution designers, technicians and consultants. They provide the expertise and skills to cover a wide range of IT professional services. As a consequence, A Systems has achieved a turnover of BRL26 million in 2017 ($8.14 million).
More information at www.asystems.com.br
About Evernex
Evernex specialises in the maintenance of IT infrastructures around the world. The investment fund THE CARLYLE GROUP (NASDAQ: CG) owns the majority of this French company. The TPM specialist use a comprehensive range of services, such as:
- Third-Party Maintenance.
- Spare as a Service – SpaaS ™
- Recycling.
- Secure Data Disposal.
- Data Centre Removal.
- Relocation.
- Library Repair.
- IT Hardware Rental.
- Financial Solutions.
Evernex offers services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. At all customer sites worldwide. In this way they ensure business continuity and operational quality for users. They do so, via a process of environment protection and sustainable development. Evernex carries out three-quarters of its IT service activities internationally. Covering more than 160 countries across the world. The group has achieved a consolidated turnover of €176 million in 2017 ($199.6 million).
More information at https://www.evernex.com/
About The Carlyle Group
The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global alternative asset manager. With $201 billion of assets under management across 324 investment vehicles as of March 31, 2018. Carlyle’s purpose is to invest wisely and create value on behalf of its investors. Many of whom are public pensions.
Carlyle invests worldwide across four segments:
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- Investment Solutions.
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