M&A Deal Summary

Naxicap Partners Acquires Altares

On December 19, 2016, private equity firm Naxicap Partners acquired information technology company Altares from Ardian and Indigo Capital

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Naxicap Partners’ 5th transaction in the Information Technology sector.
  • This is Naxicap Partners’ 86th transaction in France.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2016-12-19
Target Altares
Sector Information Technology
Buyer(s) Naxicap Partners
Sellers(s) Ardian
Indigo Capital
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

Altares

Puteaux, France
Altares is a provider of BtoB services inter-companies data collection and management. Altares collects, collates, analyses enhance and structures data to make it "intelligible" and to turn it into a flexible decision-making tool for senior managers and executives. Altares was founded in 1949 and is based in Puteaux, France.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Naxicap Partners

Paris, France

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2005
PE ASSETS 6.7B EUR
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Naxicap Partners is a private equity firm focused on leveraged buyouts and growth capital investments in small to medium-sized businesses in France, the Benelux, Spain, and Germany. Naxicap invests in a variety of sectors including business services, technology, healthcare, food, real estate, and consumer products. Naxicap Partners was established in 2005 and is headquartered in Paris, France.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 90 of 144
Sector: Information Technology M&A 5 of 10
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 19 of 39
Country: France M&A 86 of 135
Year: 2016 M&A 11 of 11
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-12-16 Sogelink

Caluire et Cuire, France

Sogelink is a provider of web-based solutions for process management in order to localize networks close to construction sites as well as to enable data exchange between contractors, building companies, local authorities, and network operators. Sogelink was founded in 2000 and is based in Caluire et Cuire, France.

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2017-01-01 HTL Biotechnology

Javene, France

HTL Biotechnology is a fast-growing biotech and industrial firm leading the development and production of innovative pharmaceutical-grade biopolymers. The company has developed a state-of-the-art biopolymers platform that provides customized, pharmaceutical-grade biopolymer solutions to leading pharmaceutical and medical device companies worldwide. Its products are used in therapeutic areas such as ophthalmology, rheumatology, urology, dermatology, and medical aesthetics. HTL Biotechnology was formed in 1992 and is based in Javene, France.

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Seller(S) 2

SELLER

Ardian

Paris, France

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


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 125 of 248
Sector: Information Technology M&A 6 of 10
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 45 of 94
Country: France M&A 60 of 117
Year: 2016 M&A 17 of 17
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-12-19 Arismore SAS

Saint-Cloud, France

Arismore SAS is an IT services company which helps to transform and secure information systems. The company operates on the architecture and the management of information systems, identity management and infrastructure simplification (Cloud Computing).

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-01-05 Piz Wich Europe SAS

Bulgnéville, France

Piz'Wich Europe SAS is a manufacturer of white-label frozen snack products targeting supermarkets and hypermarkets, airline caterers and food service providers. The company, located in Bulgnéville near Nancy and managed by Stéphane Delahaye, established strategic partnerships with largely international players.

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SELLER

Indigo Capital

London, United Kingdom

Category Mezzanine Finance Firm
Founded 1990
PE ASSETS 1.6B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Indigo Capital is a provider of mezzanine capital to help fund buyouts, corporate acquisitions, expansions, and recapitalizations. Indigo typically invests alongside other private equity firms, however the Firm invests independently as well. Indigo is active throughout Europe and looks to commit €10 to €100 million per transaction. Indigo is sector agnostic and generally backs businesses with 'established market positions, strong, ambitious and incentivized management and attractive growth prospects.' Indigo Capital raised its first fund in 1990. The Firm has offices in London and Paris.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 36 of 41
Sector: Information Technology M&A 4 of 4
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 20 of 23
Country: France M&A 13 of 16
Year: 2016 M&A 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-10-17 Premier Research

Morrisville, North Carolina, United States

Premier Research is a clinical development service provider that helps highly innovative biotech and specialty pharma companies transform breakthrough ideas into reality. The company has a wealth of experience in the execution of global, regional, and local clinical development programs with a special focus on addressing unmet needs in areas such as neuroscience, oncology, pediatric, and rare disease. Premier Research was founded in 1989 and is based in Morrisville, North Carolina.

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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-03-21 Environmental Scientifics Group

Staffordshire, United Kingdom

Environmental Scientifics Group Ltd. is a provider of testing, inspection and compliance services. Operating across five distinct divisions we offer an unrivalled range of technical expertise and accredited services.

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