The deal should amount to EUR150 million- EUR170 million.
Deutsche Bank, the largest German bank and one of the biggest investment banks in the world, is handling the process internationally.
Market sources say three or four bids came during the expression of interest phase, so the valuation of the Bitdefender group and submission of final bids should begin.
The Bitdefender group, which has operations in Romania and worldwide and is known as an antivirus and cyber security solutions provider, sees annual revenue of almost EUR150 million, while EBITDA stands at EUR25 million to EUR30 million.
Axxess Capital put up for sale 25% in the business. It owns 40% in it. The firm expects a valuation of EUR600 million to EUR700 million, that is four or five times the revenue.
The Talpes family, Florin and Mariuca, started Bitdefender more than two decades ago.
(English version by Loredana Fratila-Cristescu)