M&A Deal Summary

Luxaviation S.A. Acquires Abelag Group NV

On June 13, 2013, Luxaviation S.A. acquired airliner Abelag Group NV from Sofindev Private Equity

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Luxaviation S.A.’s 1st transaction in the Airlines sector.
  • This is Luxaviation S.A.’s 1st transaction in Belgium.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2013-06-13
Target Abelag Group NV
Sector Airlines
Buyer(s) Luxaviation S.A.
Sellers(s) Sofindev Private Equity
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Abelag Group NV

Zaventem, Belgium
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Abelag Group NV is an aircraft operator.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Luxaviation S.A.

Luxembourg, Luxembourg

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Category Company
Founded 2008
Sector Airlines
Employees520
DESCRIPTION

Luxaviation S.A. is a provider of airline services. Luxaviation a versatile fleet of over 200 aircraft and has built a highly respected team of aviation specialists to support our goal of becoming the provider at the premium end of the Euro-Asian private aviation sector.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 4
Sector (Airlines) 1 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 4
Country (Belgium) 1 of 1
Year (2013) 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-05-12 London Executive Aviation

Romford, United Kingdom

London Executive Aviation Ltd. is a provider of aviation services to major financial institutions and PLCs, small and mid-size organisations, government departments and private individuals.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Sofindev Private Equity

Investor Investor

website

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1991
PE ASSETS 200M EUR
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Sofindev Private Equity is a private equity firm focused on providing equity and subordinated debt to fund company expansions as well as buyouts of Belgian based companies. The Firm will consider both majority or minority positions and targets profitable companies with at least €10 million of revenue. Sofindev does not have any stated sector preferences and generally seeks companies exhibiting growth potential, with strong management, and potential to add value. Sofindev was established in 1991 and is based in Diegem, Belgium.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 7
Sector (Airlines) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 3 of 4
Country (Belgium) 3 of 7
Year (2013) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-09-25 Vanerum Group

Diest, Belgium

Vanerum Group is a provider of interactive, integrated and inspiring solutions for learning and collaborating. Vanerum Group was established in 1968 and is based in Diest, Belgium.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-11-19 Syx Automations Group

Ypres, Belgium

Syx Automations Group provides solutions for software automation of swimming pools, sports, youth and wellness centres, museums, zoos, amusement parks, and theatres. Syx Automations Group was established in 1984 and is based in Ypres, Belgium.

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