M&A Deal Summary

Ergon Capital Partners Acquires Satlink

On January 4, 2022, private equity firm Ergon Capital Partners acquired communications company Satlink from Artá Capital

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Ergon Capital Partners’ 1st transaction in the Communications sector.
  • This is Ergon Capital Partners’ 4th transaction in Spain.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2022-01-04
Target Satlink
Sector Communications
Buyer(s) Ergon Capital Partners
Sellers(s) Artá Capital
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

Satlink

Madrid, Spain
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Satlink is involved in the development of technological solutions for the maritime sector. The company's solutions are designed to optimize the decision-making process of the maritime industry and its regulators, allowing for more efficient and sustainable management of ocean resources. It offers a wide range of end-to-end solutions including, among others, devices for sustainable tuna fishing, electronic monitoring, Vessel Monitoring Systems, satellite connectivity, and oceanography software. Satlink was formed in 1992 and is based in Madrid, Spain.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Ergon Capital Partners

Brussels, Belgium

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2005
PE ASSETS 1.9B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Ergon Capital Partners is a generalist private equity firm that invests in middle-market companies throughout the Benelux, Italy, Iberia, France, and Switzerland. Ergon looks to invest €25 to €75 million in businesses with sustainable competitive advantages and operating in 'attractive' niche markets. The Firm was formed in 2005 and is based in Luxembourg.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 33 of 34
Sector (Communications) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 12 of 12
Country (Spain) 4 of 5
Year (2022) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-10-20 Palex

Barcelona, Spain

Palex is a distributor of sanitary equipment and advanced hospital solutions. It has a wide portfolio of specific hospital equipment and equipment for more than 40 medical specialties, from fungible material to sophisticated diagnostic, treatment, and laboratory equipment. Palex was founded in 1955 and is based in Barcelona, Spain.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-07-06 360º Padel Group

Madrid, Spain

360º Padel Group is a specialized Padel platform globally, comprising three main divisions (i) specialized distribution of Padel equipment and gear; (ii) certain own brands grouped under Pro Padel Group, amongst which “Siux”, a key sponsor to some of the best professional players; and (iii) value-added services, such as Padel training courses or amateur tournaments organization. As such, the Group combines various specialist websites with almost 80 physical stores and presence in more than 500 Padel clubs. 360º Padel Group is headquartered in Madrid (Spain).

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Artá Capital

Madrid, Spain

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2008
PE ASSETS 800M EUR
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Artá Capital is a private equity firm focused on investing in and acquiring businesses throughout the Iberian peninsula. Artá Capital has a preference for growth deals and buyouts of middle-market family-owned companies. Artá is sector agnostic and generally looks for businesses valued between €100 and €500 million. Artá Capital was established in 2008 and is headquartered in Madrid.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 9 of 10
Sector (Communications) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 3 of 3
Country (Spain) 8 of 9
Year (2022) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-03-18 Alvinesa Natural Ingredients

Ciudad Real, Spain

Alvinesa Natural Ingredients is a Ciudad Real-based winemaker. It is an industrial complex involved in the production of wine alcohols, tartaric acid, and nugget oil, as well as anthocyanins and polyphenols in the grape. Alvinesa Natural Ingredients was formed in 1993 and is based in Ciudad Real, Spain.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-03-28 Grupo Preving

Badajoz, Spain

Grupo Preving is an independent operator in the labor risk prevention sector offering a full range of health, safety & prevention (HS&P) services to large companies, SMEs and self-employed workers. Grupo Preving was formed in 1998 and is based in Badajoz, Spain.

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