M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2007-03-01 |
| Target | Médi-Partenaires SAS |
| Sector | Healthcare Services |
| Buyer(s) |
LBO France
Intermediate Capital Group |
| Sellers(s) |
Cobalt Capital SAS
Sagard Equistone Partners Europe Limited Intermediate Capital Group |
| Deal Type | Secondary Buyout |
| Deal Value | 600M EUR |
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| Category | Asset Manager |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1985 |
| PE ASSETS | 5.4B EUR |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
LBO France is an independent private equity group focused on acquiring majority stakes in French firms, or companies with French management. LBO France manages several funds, each targeting different types of businesses. The Firm's mid-market fund looks to acquire majority or minority stakes in companies valued from €100 million to €2.5 billion. The mid-market fund generally looks at companies with predictable sales, profits and cash flow, but will also consider businesses with under-utilized assets. LBO France's small cap fund targets majority stakes in smaller, profitable businesses valued from €10 to €100 million, with strong potential for growth or consolidation. In addition to its equity funds, LBO France also invests in real estate and provides LBO loans issued by medium-sized European companies (enterprise value between €150m and €2bn). LBO France was formed in 1985 and is based in Paris.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 26 of 91 |
| Sector (Healthcare Services) | 1 of 2 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 8 of 35 |
| Country (France) | 22 of 76 |
| Year (2007) | 3 of 6 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 6 of 10 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-01-12 |
Biscuit International
Paris, France Biscuit International is a European manufacturer of private-label sweet biscuits, including traditional, as well as organic, low-sugar and eco-friendly products. Biscuit International is based in Paris, France. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-03-14 |
Gravotech Marking SAS
Rillieux-la-Pape, France Gravotech Marking SAS is a designer, manufacturer, and distributor of innovative solutions for engraving, marking and artistic modeling. The company utilizes expertise to develop equipment, software, materials, training, and technical services to provide customers with complete solutions for every application. It provides solutions for retail, commercial, institutional and industrial applications from personalization to architectural signage to industrial part marking. |
Buy | - |
| 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 | 177 of 287 |
| Sector (Healthcare Services) | 10 of 18 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 42 of 110 |
| Country (France) | 51 of 71 |
| Year (2007) | 5 of 33 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 28 of 82 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-03-01 |
Vivarte SAS
Paris, France Vivarte is the #1 footwear and clothing retailer in France with an extensive portfolio of brands (including La Halle aux Chaussures, Chaussland, André, San Marina, Minelli in the shoe sector and La Halle, Kookaï, Liberto, Caroll in clothing). The company has a very strong position in the "value for money" segment of the market and is also active in Spain and Switzerland. |
Buy | €3.3B |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-03-19 |
Symrise
Holzminden, Germany Symrise is a producer of flavours, fragrances, cosmetic ingredients and aroma chemicals in the world. Symrise was founded in 1874 and is based in Holzminden, Germany. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2004 |
| PE ASSETS | 150M EUR |
| Size | Small |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Cobalt Capital SAS is a private equity firm specializing in middle market Leverage buyouts in France. The Firm invests €7 - €30 million of equity per transaction and in conjunction with co-investors can invest up to larger transactions. Prospective businesses typically generate revenues of between €20 - €300 million. It prefers to be the lead investor and take controlling position in its portfolio companies. Specific areas of interest include leisure, consumer goods, business services and general industrials. Cobalt Capital SAS was a spun out of Legal and General Ventures (LGV) and became independent in 2004. Cobalt Capital SAS is based in Paris.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 8 of 11 |
| Sector (Healthcare Services) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 3 of 5 |
| Country (France) | 8 of 11 |
| Year (2007) | 1 of 1 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-11-17 |
JOA
Lyon, France JOA is a casino operators in France with a national network of 32 medium-sized casinos and an online sports betting platform. JOA was founded in 1948 and is based in Lyon, France. |
Sell | €449M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-11-01 |
Gentleman Farmer SA
France Gentleman Farmer is a French menswear designer and retailer, set up in 1989 by Franck Zeitoun, ex-designer for Daniel Hechter and Yves-Saint-Laurent. Collections develop two lines of products, casual and city, intended for men aged above thirty. The brand is mostly distributed through multi-brand retailers and corners in major high street department stores such as Galeries Lafayette. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Asset Manager |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2001 |
| PE ASSETS | 2.0B EUR |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Sagard is a multi-strategy alternative investment manager that invests across a variety of asset classes. These include private equity, public equity, private credit, royalties, and venture capital. Prospective transactions typically include buyouts or growth capital financings, where Sagard will consider either majority or minority positions. Sagard was formed in 2001 and is based in Montreal, Quebec.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 2 of 24 |
| Sector (Healthcare Services) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 2 of 15 |
| Country (France) | 2 of 21 |
| Year (2007) | 1 of 1 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 2 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-03-01 |
Aliplast NV
Treviso, Belgium Aliplast NV is a provider of aluminium systems for use in conservatories, windows and doors. Its strategy is built around vertical integration with design, extrusion, painting and thermal insulation of aluminium profiles on the same site. Aliplast was founded in 1982 and is based in Treviso, Belgium. |
Buy | €430M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-04-25 |
CEVA Sante Animale
Libourne, France CEVA Sante Animale is a veterinary health company focused on the research, development, production and marketing of pharmaceutical products and vaccines for pets, livestock, swine, and poultry. CEVA Sante Animale was founded in 1999 and is based in Libourne, France. |
Buy | - |
| 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 | 68 of 191 |
| Sector (Healthcare Services) | 3 of 6 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 25 of 91 |
| Country (France) | 23 of 60 |
| Year (2007) | 4 of 11 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 7 of 58 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-02-28 |
Buch und Kunst und KG
Versandkosten, Germany Buch und Kunst GmbH und Co. KG is one of the major book retailers in Germany and is the market leader in East Germany with 32 shops. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-03-22 |
Kermel
Colmar, France Kermel is a manufacturer of meta-aramid fibre for protective clothing and industrial applications. Kermel fibre is used for protective clothing. The company manufacturer of aramid fibre dedicated to heat resistant protective clothing. Kermel was founded in 1992 and is based in Colmar, France. |
Buy | - |
| 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 | 78 of 217 |
| Sector (Healthcare Services) | 3 of 13 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 27 of 82 |
| Country (France) | 23 of 58 |
| Year (2007) | 4 of 16 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 34 of 73 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-03-01 |
Vivarte SAS
Paris, France Vivarte is the #1 footwear and clothing retailer in France with an extensive portfolio of brands (including La Halle aux Chaussures, Chaussland, André, San Marina, Minelli in the shoe sector and La Halle, Kookaï, Liberto, Caroll in clothing). The company has a very strong position in the "value for money" segment of the market and is also active in Spain and Switzerland. |
Buy | €3.3B |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-03-19 |
Symrise
Holzminden, Germany Symrise is a producer of flavours, fragrances, cosmetic ingredients and aroma chemicals in the world. Symrise was founded in 1874 and is based in Holzminden, Germany. |
Sell | - |
