Corporate News     13-Sep-24
BLS International Services to acquire Dubai-based Citizenship Invest
For a consideration of USD 31 million (Rs 260 cr)

BLS International Services today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire a 100% stake in Citizenship Invest (CI), a Dubai-based advisory firm specializing in fast-track investor programs for obtaining residence and citizenship across more than 15 countries. The acquisition value of 100% stake is US$ 31.0 mn (~Rs 260 crore) and the transaction would be funded through internal accruals. The transaction is expected to be completed by 31 October 2024, subject to necessary approvals.

This acquisition marks a strategic expansion of BLS portfolio in Visa & Consular services, particularly in long-term visa solutions such as citizenship and residency services. Over its 15 years of operation, CI has built a strong brand and goodwill among high-net-worth individual (HNWI) clients, establishing itself as a reliable entity for citizenship and residency visa applications. Leveraging BLS' extensive global network across 66 countries, the acquisition is expected to significantly boost overall processing volumes.

Founded in 2009, Citizenship Invest has emerged as a key player in the citizenship and residency application market, offering services through 20 programs. To date, CI has successfully assisted over 1,800 clients from more than 85 nationalities, maintaining an impressive 99% application success rate - significantly higher than the industry average of 80%.

For the calendar year 2023, Citizenship Invest reported audited revenues of U$ 9.6 mn (~Rs 81 Crores) and an EBITDA of US$ 4.4 mn (~Rs 37 Crores), reflecting a robust EBITDA margin of 45%. In CY23, the business witnessed a revenue growth of 28%, EBITDA growth of 43% and its margin expanded by 470 bps compared to CY22.

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