Investment Summary

Siparex and Arkea Capital Invest In Lacoste Dactyl Office & School

On January 16, 2015, private equity firms Siparex and Arkea Capital invested in distribution company Lacoste Dactyl Office & School

Investment Highlights
  • This is Siparex’s 1st and Arkea Capital’s 1st transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is Siparex’s 24th and Arkea Capital’s 21st transaction in France.

Investment Summary

Date 2015-01-16
Target Lacoste Dactyl Office & School
Sector Distribution
Investor(s) Siparex
Arkea Capital
Deal Type Growth Capital

Target

Lacoste Dactyl Office & School

Le Thor, France
Lacoste Dactyl Office & School is a distributor of school and office equipment and furniture. The Company extended its offer to office furniture and school supplies for schools, while regularly integrating complementary products within its ranges to present itself as the interlocutor. Lacoste Dactyl Office & School was founded in 2003 and is based in Le Thor, France.

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Investor(S) 2

Investor

Siparex

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1977
PE ASSETS 4.0B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Siparex is a French private equity firm that looks to invest mezzanine or equity capital in companies at all stages of development. The Firm separates its investment activity into mid-market, mezzanine, and small-cap. Within mid-market, Siparex looks to invest €2.5 to €40 million in companies with at least €15 million in sales. Prospective transaction situations include buyouts, shareholder liquidity events, and growth capital financings. The Firm will consider all business sectors. Within its mezzanine group, Siparex looks to invest €2 to €10 million to support growth, acquisitions, refinancings, and restructurings. The small-cap group seeks investments starting at €300K in early-stage companies as well as those undergoing expansion or being sold. Siparex was formed in 1977 and is based in Paris.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 25 of 102
Sector: Distribution M&A 1 of 4
Type: Growth Capital M&A Deals 8 of 29
Country: France M&A 24 of 95
Year: 2015 M&A 2 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-01-07 Mauffrey

Saint-Nabord, France

Mauffrey is a provider of road transportation services for bulk goods. Mauffrey was founded in 1964 and is based in Saint-Nabord, France.

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2015-02-02 Duralex

La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin, France

Duralex is a manufacturer of tempered glass tableware and kitchenware products. The Company produces drinking glasses, plates, bowls, and storage containers designed for domestic and professional use, known for durability and heat resistance. Duralex was founded in 1945 and is based in La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin, France.

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Investor

Arkea Capital

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2011
PE ASSETS 1.3B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Arkéa Capital is the private equity investment arm of diversified financial services company Crédit Mutuel Arkéa. Arkéa Capital looks to make long-term investments in established, market leading companies. The Group does not have any sector preferences. Arkéa Capital does not have any sector preferences and is headquartered in Brest.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 21 of 111
Sector: Distribution M&A 1 of 7
Type: Growth Capital M&A Deals 2 of 38
Country: France M&A 21 of 108
Year: 2015 M&A 2 of 7
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-01-01 Adopt Parfums

Cestas, France

Adopt Parfums provides retail sale of perfumery and beauty products in specialized stores. Adopt Parfums was founded in 1986 and is based in Cestas, France.

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2015-03-17 Altrad

Montpellier, France

Altrad manufactures scaffolding and construction equipment. Altrad was founded in 1985 and is based in Montpellier, France.

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