M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2002-03-01 |
| Target | Retif Group |
| Sector | Retail |
| Buyer(s) |
Abénex
Alpha Group Equistone Partners Europe Limited Intermediate Capital Group |
| Deal Type | Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) |
| Deal Value | 213M EUR |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1992 |
| PE ASSETS | 1.5B EUR |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Abénex Capital SA is a French private equity firm focuses on acquiring mid-market companies throughout France. The Firm seeks to hold both majority and minority equity interest in companies along with the management teams. Specific areas of interest include consumer productsinterests, business services, industry and healthcare sector. The Firm will consider variety of transaction includes MBOs, MBIs, and LBO. Abénex, Capital SA was formerly known as ABN Amro Capital France and became independent of ABN Amro in 2008. Abénex Capital SA is based in Paris.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 1 of 34 |
| Sector (Retail) | 1 of 2 |
| Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) | 1 of 22 |
| Country (France) | 1 of 33 |
| Year (2002) | 1 of 1 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-01-01 |
Altair
Wasquehal, France Altair is a manufacturer and distributor of cleaning and home care products and household insecticides sold mainly through specialized channels. Altair was founded in 1946 and is based in Wasquehal, France. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1985 |
| PE ASSETS | 2.0B EUR |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Alpha Group is a European private equity firm specializing in LBOs and development capital investments. The Firm seeks to invest in companies throughout Europe, including Germany, Switzerland, Italy, France, and Benelux as well as some eastern European countries. The Firm seeks to commit €50 to €125 million in companies valued between €100 and €500 million. Alpha typically takes majority control and arranges for founders or key managers to co-invest. Sectors of interest include Consumer & Leisure, Fashion & Design, Industrial Manufacturing and Service & Distibution. Alpha Group was formed in 1985 and is based in Paris.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 33 of 77 |
| Sector (Retail) | 3 of 8 |
| Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) | 33 of 55 |
| Country (France) | 17 of 36 |
| Year (2002) | 1 of 2 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 20 of 57 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-10-01 |
Actaris Metering Systems SA
Luxembourg,, Luxembourg Actaris Metering Systems SA engages in the design and manufacture of meters and associated systems for the electricity, gas, water and heat markets.Company innovative products and systems integrate the latest technologies to meet the evolving needs of public or private energy and water suppliers, utility services and industrial companies. |
Buy | €745M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-10-01 |
Basler Fashion
Goldbach, Germany Basler Fashion GmbH manufactures and markets apparel for women |
Buy | €157M |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1997 |
| PE ASSETS | 9.6B EUR |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
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 | 62 of 253 |
| Sector (Retail) | 3 of 14 |
| Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) | 52 of 132 |
| Country (France) | 19 of 74 |
| Year (2002) | 3 of 9 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 9 of 54 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-02-11 |
Salter Housewares
Tonbridge, United Kingdom Salter is the leading brand in the UK consumer scale market and also occupies strong positions in a number of key international markets. |
Buy | €28M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-03-12 |
The Doctors Healthcare
United Kingdom The Doctors Healthcare Co. is an independent provider of medical diagnostic services. |
Sell | €105M |
| Category | Mezzanine Finance Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1989 |
| PE ASSETS | 74.5B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Intermediate Capital Group (ICG) is a global mezzanine finance firm. IGC looks to provide junior capital to support a wide range of transactions, including buyouts, debt restructurings, and development financing. The Firm generally invests alongside financial sponsors and management teams in transactions valued from €250 million to €1 billion. ICG was formed in 1989 and is headquartered in London.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 79 of 287 |
| Sector (Retail) | 5 of 11 |
| Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) | 59 of 112 |
| Country (France) | 22 of 71 |
| Year (2002) | 4 of 15 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 59 of 82 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-02-25 |
Eliokem International SAS
Villejust, France Eliokem International SAS is a manufacturer and marketer of speciality chemicals used in paints, masonry coatings, rubber, plastic, printer toners, textiles and latex. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-03-26 |
Le Figaro SA
Paris, France Le Figaro publishes french national daily newspaper as well as the leading women’s magazine and the second most circulated news magazine. |
Sell | - |
