Tiny Ltd. Acquires Majority Stake in Serato Audio Research in US$66 Million Deal

Tiny Ltd. (TSX.V: TINY) has acquired a 66% interest in Serato Audio Research, a leading global audio software company, in a transaction valued at US$66 million. The acquisition, advised by Roth Canada, involves US$23.6 million in Tiny common shares and US$42.4 million in cash. This strategic move positions Tiny Ltd. to expand its technological capabilities and market presence in the audio software industry.

The deal implies a valuation of 3.2x annualized revenue and 9.6x adjusted EBITDA based on financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2024. This valuation reflects the premium placed on Serato Audio Research's market position and growth potential within the competitive audio software sector. The transaction structure demonstrates the careful financial planning behind this significant acquisition.

Concurrent with the acquisition, Roth Canada played a pivotal role in the transaction's financing. The firm co-led a C$20 million bought deal public offering of 17.4 million subscription receipts at C$1.15 per receipt and served as co-lead placement agent for a C$36.1 million private placement of convertible debentures. The total transaction financing reached C$56.1 million, showcasing the complex financial engineering required to support such strategic acquisitions in the technology sector.

This acquisition underscores Roth Canada's commitment to supporting high-growth technology and digital platform businesses through strategic mergers and acquisitions and comprehensive capital market solutions. The transaction highlights the ongoing consolidation and investment in the digital technology sector, with a focus on strategic asset acquisition and innovative financing structures. This deal represents a significant development in the audio software industry's evolution and demonstrates how established companies are leveraging strategic acquisitions to enhance their technological portfolios and market positioning.