M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2010-09-29 |
| Target | IMV Technologies |
| Sector | Life Science |
| Buyer(s) |
Sparring Capital
Eurazeo PME Cathay Capital Private Equity Ardian |
| Sellers(s) | Eurazeo PME |
| Deal Type | Secondary Buyout |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2002 |
| PE ASSETS | 850M EUR |
| Size | Middle-Market |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Sparring Capital is a private equity firm focused on acquiring majority positions in private medium-sized French companies. Pragma looks to fund leveraged buyouts and development capital financings of businesses with high barriers to entry and that lead their respective market niches. The Firm typically seeks companies with at least €10 million in revenue and at least €1.5 million of EBITDA. Sparring Capital was formed in 2002 and is based in Paris.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 14 of 40 |
| Sector: Life Science M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals | 6 of 16 |
| Country: France M&A | 13 of 38 |
| Year: 2010 M&A | 1 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-02-17 |
Leyton & Associates
Cedex, France French consultancy agency CTR Leyton & Associes is specialised in advising companies that want to enhance their profitability. To this end CTR Leyton & Associes helps companies reduce their taxes and social charges and optimise the financing of innovation plans and purchases. Shortly after its foundation in 1997 in Saint Cloud, the company grew into one of the major players in its sector. In the past decade, CTR Leyton opened three new offices in France (Lyon, Toulouse and Montpellier). |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-10-04 |
Sandaya
Mauguio, France Sandaya is an outdoor accommodation group with 11 four- and five-star campgrounds of more than 300 pitches each in France and Spain. Sandaya was founded in 2010 and is based in Mauguio, France. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1997 |
| Size | Middle-Market |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Eurazeo PME, formerly known as OFI Private Equity Capital. Eurazeo PME invests equity and mezzanine capital in secondary buyout transactions of unlisted French companies. The Firm looks for opportunities valued between €50 and €250 million. Areas of interest include chemicals, financial services, consumer services, retail, manufacturing, distribution, and life science. Eurazeo PME was formed in 1997 and is based in Paris.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 17 of 85 |
| Sector: Life Science M&A | 2 of 2 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals | 5 of 34 |
| Country: France M&A | 15 of 57 |
| Year: 2010 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-09-28 |
B&B Hotels
Paris, France B&B Hotels is a budget hotels chain in Europe operating a network of more than 486 budget hotels, across 12 countries with a total of 42,832 rooms. B&B is at the "high-end" of the budget hotel segment, offering high quality at a competitive price, to meet the needs of both business and leisure travelers. B&B Hotels was founded in 1990 and is based in Paris, France. |
Sell | €480M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-04-28 |
Credirec SA
Paris, France Credirec is a specialist in the purchase, recovery and management of non-performing loans. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2006 |
| PE ASSETS | 5.0B EUR |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Cathay Capital Private Equity SAS is a French Chinese private equity firm focused on acquiring businesses in France, Hong Kong, and China. Cathay looks to help Western companies leverage opportunities in China and help Chinese companies leverage Western best practices and partnerships. The Firm looks to invest in businesses generating €5 to €150 million in revenues. Areas of interest include retail, consumer goods, electrical equipment, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, animal healthcare, translation, food, consumer services, and software. Cathay Capital Private Equity SAS was formed in 2007 and is based in Paris. The firm has additional offices in New York and Shanghai.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 11 of 101 |
| Sector: Life Science M&A | 2 of 7 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals | 2 of 16 |
| Country: France M&A | 9 of 42 |
| Year: 2010 M&A | 3 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-07-01 |
Mauboussin SA
Paris, France Mauboussin SA is a designer and retailer of luxury jewellery and timepieces in France, US and Asia. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11-10 |
Sogal
Chemille in Anjou, France Sogal is a manufacturer of custom-made sliding doors and wardrobe and storage spaces. Sogal was founded in 1982 and is based in Chemille in Anjou, France. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1996 |
| PE ASSETS | 127.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
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 | 151 of 465 |
| Sector: Life Science M&A | 5 of 17 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals | 38 of 155 |
| Country: France M&A | 82 of 207 |
| Year: 2010 M&A | 21 of 28 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-09-21 |
Bravofly SA
Chiasso, Switzerland Launched in 2004, Bravofly is a major player in the European online booking market. With its user-friendly interface and advanced technology, the company offers its customers a powerful research and comparison engine to book flight tickets on low-cost and traditional airlines. In 2010, the company is a major European online player with one of the broadest offer ranges in flight and travel-related markets through its websites bravofly.fr, bravofly.de, bravofly.co.uk, bravofly.es, bravofly.com, volagratis.it and viaggiare.it. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-10-01 |
HSE
Fiumicino, Italy HSE is a home shopping TV network that reaches viewers in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, and Russia. HSE was founded in 2010 and is based in Fiumicino, Italy. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1997 |
| Size | Middle-Market |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Eurazeo PME, formerly known as OFI Private Equity Capital. Eurazeo PME invests equity and mezzanine capital in secondary buyout transactions of unlisted French companies. The Firm looks for opportunities valued between €50 and €250 million. Areas of interest include chemicals, financial services, consumer services, retail, manufacturing, distribution, and life science. Eurazeo PME was formed in 1997 and is based in Paris.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4 of 29 |
| Sector: Life Science M&A | 1 of 2 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals | 4 of 16 |
| Country: France M&A | 3 of 21 |
| Year: 2010 M&A | 2 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-09-28 |
B&B Hotels
Paris, France B&B Hotels is a budget hotels chain in Europe operating a network of more than 486 budget hotels, across 12 countries with a total of 42,832 rooms. B&B is at the "high-end" of the budget hotel segment, offering high quality at a competitive price, to meet the needs of both business and leisure travelers. B&B Hotels was founded in 1990 and is based in Paris, France. |
Sell | €480M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-04-28 |
Credirec SA
Paris, France Credirec is a specialist in the purchase, recovery and management of non-performing loans. |
Sell | - |
