M&A Deal Summary

ETC Group Acquires Amadys

On March 9, 2023, ETC Group acquired electrical equipment company Amadys from Equistone Partners Europe Limited

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is ETC Group’s 1st transaction in the Electrical Equipment sector.
  • This is ETC Group’s 1st transaction in Belgium.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2023-03-09
Target Amadys
Sector Electrical Equipment
Buyer(s) ETC Group
Sellers(s) Equistone Partners Europe Limited
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Amadys

Antwerpen, Belgium
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Amadys provides passive network equipment solutions to utility networks, including fixed and mobile telecom networks, water, gas and electricity grids, as well as to general industrial players in Belgium and neighbouring countries. Through its various operating companies in Belgium and the Netherlands, the group provides a broad range of products and services ranging from fibre-optic cabling and related products to ducts, closures and covers, often in customised specifications and combinations. Amadys is based in Antwerpen, Belgium.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

ETC Group

Eaubonne, France

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Category Company
Founded 1993
Sector Distribution
DESCRIPTION

ETC Group is a valued-added distributor of equipment and supplies for the telecommunications market. ETC Group supplies and distributes a comprehensive range of passive and active equipment and tools for telecom network deployment and maintenance and offers a comprehensive range of services including product design and equipment selection, sourcing, outsourced procurement and logistics solutions for cable and telecom operators and network installers and their subcontractors. ETC Group was founded in 1993 and is based in Eaubonne, France.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 4
Sector (Electrical Equipment) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 4 of 4
Country (Belgium) 1 of 1
Year (2023) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-02-08 braun teleCom

Hannover, Germany

braun teleCom is a full-service provider in the broadband communications sector. The group's companies develop, produce and market components for the construction of cable and fiber-optic networks. braun teleCom was founded in 1986 and is based in Hannover, Germany.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Equistone Partners Europe Limited

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1997
PE ASSETS 9.6B EUR
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Equistone Partners Europe Ltd is a private equity firm that invests in small to mid-sized companies with valued from €50 to €500 million. Equistone targets companies operating in the fields of services, healthcare, financial services, and consumer/travel. The Firm looks to invest €25 to €200 million in a variety of transactions, including buyouts, growth capital financings, and recapitalizations. Equistone Partners Europe Ltd. (formerly Barclays Private Equity Ltd) was formed in 1997 and is based in London.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 186 of 191
Sector (Electrical Equipment) 10 of 10
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 62 of 66
Country (Belgium) 2 of 2
Year (2023) 3 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-01-27 Acuity Knowledge Partners

London, United Kingdom

Acuity Knowledge Partners is a provider of high-value research, analytics, and business intelligence to the financial services sector. It Partners supports over 300+ financial institutions and consulting companies through a team of over 2,500+ subject matter experts who work as an extension of the clients’ teams based out of various global delivery centers. Acuity Knowledge Partners was founded in 2002 and is based in London, England.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-09-05 Dugas

Paris, France

Dugas is a French wholesale distributor of premium spirits. Dugas offers one of the widest ranges of exclusive and premium brand name spirits in France and specializes in the fast-growing rum and whisky segments. The business sources its products directly from distilleries around the world, and actively supports them with branding, product and trade marketing, education and distribution services. Dugas was founded in 1980 and is based in Paris, France.

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