M&A Deal Summary

Charterhouse Capital Partners Acquires BARTEC

On July 17, 2012, private equity firm Charterhouse Capital Partners acquired safety/security company BARTEC from Capvis for 600M EUR

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Charterhouse Capital Partners’ 1st transaction in the Safety/Security sector.
  • This is Charterhouse Capital Partners’ 15th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Charterhouse Capital Partners’ 2nd transaction in Germany.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2012-07-17
Target BARTEC
Sector Safety/Security
Buyer(s) Charterhouse Capital Partners
Sellers(s) Capvis
Deal Type Secondary Buyout
Deal Value 600M EUR

Target

BARTEC

Bad Mergentheim, Germany
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BARTEC is a provider of industrial safety technology for use in hazardous environments. Its clients are primarily in the oil and gas, energy, mining chemicals and pharmaceuticals industries. BARTEC was founded in 1975 and is based in Bad Mergentheim, Germany.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Charterhouse Capital Partners

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

website


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1934
PE ASSETS 4.1B EUR
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Charterhouse Capital Partners is a large private equity firm specializing in buyouts of European industrial and commercial service companies. The Firm primarily seeks opportunities in Western Europe and the UK. Charterhouse focuses on profitable companies led by experienced management valued from €200 million to €1.5 billion. Specific areas of interest include business services, chemicals, engineering, leisure, transport and logistics. Charterhouse Capital Partners was formed in 1934 and is based in London.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 25 of 49
Sector (Safety/Security) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 17 of 27
Country (Germany) 2 of 4
Year (2012) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 15 of 29
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-07-03 Wood Mackenzie

London, United Kingdom

Wood Mackenzie is a provider of commercial intelligence for the energy, metals, and mining industries, The company provides objective analysis and advice on assets, companies, and markets, giving clients the insight they need to make better strategic decisions. Wood Mackenzie was formed in 1973 and is based in London.

Sell €1.1B
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-07-27 Fives

Paris, France

Fives is an international industrial engineering group that designs and produces equipment, primarily for the automotive, steel and aluminium industries. Fives has participated in the modernization of various global industries, including steel, aluminium, cement, energy, and more recently, the automotive and aerospace industries, as well as logistics. The group’s rich history is grounded in constant innovation, development of proprietary technologies, international expansion and a pioneering spirit. This enables Fives to have a comprehensive global vision of the various industries in which it operates, as well as strong expertise in the design of critical equipment and solutions for industrial processes. Fives was founded in 1812 and is based in Paris, France.

Sell €850M

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Capvis

Baar, Switzerland

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1990
PE ASSETS 3.9B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Capvis Equity Partners is a Swiss-based private equity firm focused on buyout, succession, and expansion investments in Switzerland, China, and Germany. Sectors of interest include Healthcare, Industrial Technology, and Advanced Services & Software. Capvis will consider both majority and minority positions. The Firm's investment horizon is four to six years. Capvis Equity Partners was formed in 1990 and is headquartered in Baar with additional offices in Germany and China.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 24 of 34
Sector (Safety/Security) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 4 of 7
Country (Germany) 4 of 8
Year (2012) 2 of 3
Size (of disclosed) 3 of 6
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-07-06 WMF Group

Geislingen, Germany

WMF Group is a manufacturer of table and kitchenware for private households. In the professional catering sector, WMF is a equipment supplier worldwide with a strong market position particularly in the market for high-quality coffee machines.

Sell €600M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-08-22 DE SEDE GROUP

Hochstadt, Germany

DE SEDE GROUP develops and produces high-quality handcrafted leather and fabric upholstered furniture for the retail trade and for furniture companies.

Sell -