Investment Summary

Ardian, Global Infrastructure Partners and iCON Infrastructure Invest In Exolum

On December 1, 2007, private equity firm Ardian, infrastructure investor Global Infrastructure Partners and infrastructure investor iCON Infrastructure invested in transportation company Exolum

Investment Highlights
  • This is Ardian’s 4th, Global Infrastructure Partners’ 1st and iCON Infrastructure’s 2nd transaction in the Transportation sector.
  • This is Ardian’s 3rd, Global Infrastructure Partners’ 1st and iCON Infrastructure’s 2nd transaction in Spain.
Investment Fate
  • Exolum was sold to a consortium of financial buyers in 2016.

Investment Summary

Date 2007-12-01
Target Exolum
Sector Transportation
Investor(s) Ardian
Global Infrastructure Partners
iCON Infrastructure
Deal Type Stake Purchase

Target

Exolum

Madrid, Spain
Exolum is a provider of transportation and storage for refined oil products. The company handles a variety of refined fuels which are utilized by the land, aviation and marine transport sectors. Exolum was founded in 1927 and is based in Madrid, Spain.

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Investor(S) 3

Investor

Ardian

Paris, France

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1996
PE ASSETS 127.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Ardian is a mega-sized diversified investment group focused on opportunities worldwide. Ardian invests across and manages funds focused on small and mid-sized buyouts, growth capital financings, mezzanine, infrastructure, real estate, and co-investment opportunities. Ardian's small-buyouts group targets controlling interests in French, German, and Italian businesses valued up to €100 million. It's mid-sized buyout group seeks businesses valued up €1.5 billion and does not have any geographic limitations. The Infrastructure team looks for European opportunities and can commit up to €1 billion per transaction. The Mezzanine group supports junior capital commitments of €5 to €80 million. In addition to direct investing, Ardian also manages various private equity fund-of-funds. Ardian was founded in 1996 and is based in Paris.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 97 of 465
Sector: Transportation M&A 4 of 8
Type: Stake Purchase M&A Deals 3 of 53
Country: Spain M&A 3 of 18
Year: 2007 M&A 23 of 27
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-11-21 CTL Logistics

Sosnowiec, Poland

CTL Logistics is an international logistics operator performing domestic and international transport using its rolling stock and infrastructure. CTL Logistics' main clients are coal mining companies, aggregates, fuel companies, chemical plants, household appliances manufacturers, FMCG logistics, energy companies, container operators, and many others. CTL Logistics was founded in 1992 and is based in Sosnowiec, Poland.

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2007-12-14 Kyobo

Seoul, South Korea

Kyobo develops and offers various life insurance products and services to individual and corporate customers. Kyobo was founded in 1958 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.

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Investor

Global Infrastructure Partners

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Infrastructure
Founded 2007
PE ASSETS 170.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) is a global investment firm that invests in infrastructure assets worldwide. GIP looks to work in partnership with the public sector and other stakeholders to improve infrastructure for the community by drawing on its global capability and applying industrial best practices to enhance operating efficiencies. The Firm focuses on larger scale investments in assets that provide essential services, have high barriers to entry and offer significant governance positions. GIP primarily targets opportunities in OECD countries, while maintaining a global perspective and the flexibility to pursue assets with the potential for attractive risk-adjusted returns in selected non-OECD countries. Global Infrastructure Partners was established in 2007 and is headquartered in New York, New York.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 24
Sector: Transportation M&A 1 of 5
Type: Stake Purchase M&A Deals 2 of 6
Country: Spain M&A 1 of 2
Year: 2007 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2005-06-01 SGN

Horley, United Kingdom

SGN is a gas distribution company and provides natural gas. SGN was founded in 2005 and is based in Horley, United Kingdom.

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2008-10-01 London City Airport

London, United Kingdom

London City Airport an offers access to over 45 destinations within the United Kingdom, Europe and the United States. The airport is an integral part of the London airport system and offers a service proposition based around location, convenience, speed and customer service. London City Airport was founded in 1985 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

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Investor

iCON Infrastructure

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Category Infrastructure
Founded 2004
PE ASSETS 8.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

iCON Infrastructure is an independent private equity firm focused on investing in infrastructure assets throughout Europe and North America. iCON targets mid-market opportunities covering transportation, utilities, communications, energy, and environmental. iCON Infrastructure was founded in 2004 and is based in London, England.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 32
Sector: Transportation M&A 2 of 6
Type: Stake Purchase M&A Deals 2 of 7
Country: Spain M&A 2 of 2
Year: 2007 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-09-22 Grup Maritim TCB SL

Barcelona, Spain

Grup Maritim TCB SL is a operator of container facilities with a global portfolio of terminals which move over 3 million TEUs per annum, including key container terminals in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia.

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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-03-01 Manicargas

Perafita, Portugal

Manicargas is a provider of loading and unloading of vessels settle down at the ports of Douro and Leixoes, activity it continued to develop until the beginning of the operation of concessions for port handling services in Leixoes by TCL and TCGL. Manicargas is based in Perafita, Portugal.

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