M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2008-10-06 |
| Target | LEXSI Group |
| Sector | Information Technology |
| Buyer(s) | Argos Wityu |
| Sellers(s) | Omnes Capital |
| Deal Type | Secondary Buyout |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1989 |
| PE ASSETS | 1.8B EUR |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Argos Soditic is a private equity firm that seeks majority or minority investments in small to medium sized companies headquartered throughout Europe. Argos Soditic will consider investments in public or private companies generating revenue of €20 to €600 million. The Firm's target investment size is €10 to €100 million. Funds are typically used to support management buyouts/buy-ins, divestitures, and growth capital needs. Argos Soditic is a generalist investor with interest in aerospace, manufacturing, distribution, business services, chemicals, marketing, industrial products, packaging, staffing, medical products, and healthcare services. Argos Soditic was formed in 1989 and is headquartered in Paris.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 27 of 80 |
| Sector (Information Technology) | 2 of 5 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 1 of 12 |
| Country (France) | 17 of 41 |
| Year (2008) | 3 of 4 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-07-01 |
GPP Industrie Grafiche
Truccazzano, Italy GPP Industrie Grafiche is an Italian graphic and packaging company. GPP Industrie Grafiche is based in Truccazzano. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-11-19 |
Bellco Società unipersonale a r.l
Mirandola, Italy Bellco Società unipersonale a r.l is a provider of hemodialysis treatment solutions. Bellco offers therapies and systems for the treatment of renal failure, multiple organ failure and sepsis. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2004 |
| PE ASSETS | 5.7B EUR |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Omnes Capital formerly known as Credit Agricole Private Equity (CAPE) is the investment arm of financial services group Credit Agricole. Omnes Capital looks to invest in a range of investment stages and transaction types, including LBO/expansion, venture capital, mezzanine, renewable energy, co-investment, infrastructure, and special situations. The Firm's LBO/expansion group looks to invest €25 to €80 million to support growth initiatives and buyouts of small and mid-cap businesses operating in a variety of industries. Omnes Capital generally invests in businesses operating in France and Italy. Omnes Capital's mezzanine area was formed in 2002 and looks to provide €5 to €30 million of junior capital to similar sized established businesses. In addition to Omnes Capital's traditional equity and subordinated debt investment arm, the Firm also invests in infrastructure projects as well as provides capital for distressed businesses with €10 to €150 million in revenue. Omnes Capital was formed in 2004 and is based in Paris.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 14 of 114 |
| Sector (Information Technology) | 2 of 5 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 5 of 34 |
| Country (France) | 11 of 87 |
| Year (2008) | 2 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-10-06 |
Groupe Melkonian
Aix-en-Provence, France The Melkonian Group designs, manufactures and sells equipment and spare parts for extracting and transporting minerals in the hard rock underground mining segment. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-11-01 |
Micromania France SAS
Valbonne, France Micromania is a video game retailer in France with 332 stores. Since the end of August 2005, when Pierre Cuilleret (founder of The Phone House) became President of Micromania, the company has strengthened its position as a leader, opening more than 130 stores in 3 years. Micromania team members share a successful, growth focused culture, founded on a passion for video games, offering personalized advice and customer service. With annual revenues on a current run-rate exceeding EUR 500 million, Micromania continues to build on its strong brand reputation. With its Megacarte loyalty program, and with initiatives such as the launch of its Pink Megacarte, hosting of in-store discovery events for senior people, Micromania has contributed to opening the video games market to a wider audience. |
Sell | €480M |
