M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2006-04-04 |
| Target | Stroili Oro Group |
| Sector | Retail |
| Buyer(s) |
Wise Equity
21 Invest Investindustrial L Capital Management |
| Sellers(s) | Apheon |
| Deal Type | Secondary Buyout |
| Deal Value | 180M EUR |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2000 |
| PE ASSETS | 1.3B EUR |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Wise SGR is a private equity investment firm that seeks middle-market buyout and growth capital investments primarily in Italy. Wise looks to invest €5 to €25 million in companies valued up to €75 million. Wise is a generlist investor and will consider opportunities in a variety of sectors, however the Firm has a preference for companies operating in capital equipment, manufacturing, and services. Wise SGR was formed in 2000 and is based in Milan.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 10 of 41 |
| Sector (Retail) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 2 of 6 |
| Country (Italy) | 9 of 39 |
| Year (2006) | 2 of 4 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-01-01 |
Mar-ter Spedizioni
Udine, Italy Operator in the field of port logistics in Monfalcone (Trieste), in particular in the niche market of raw materials logistics for the paper industry. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-06-14 |
Pitagora
Rende, Italy Pitagora SpA provides IT services for data outsourcing services. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1992 |
| PE ASSETS | 1.0B EUR |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
21 Invest is a private equity firm that targets investments in growth-oriented, middle-market Italian, French, and Polish companies operating in a variety of industries. The Firm invests in French businesses through 21 Centrale Partners, Italian companies through 21 Partners SGR, and Polish companies through 21 Concordia. The Firm targets transactions requiring at least €10 million of capital typically in the form of development capital for growth companies, buyout capital for managers, or replacement capital for companies facing succession issues or needing shareholder liquidity. 21 Invest was founded in 1992 and is based in Treviso, Italy.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 19 of 89 |
| Sector (Retail) | 1 of 6 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 2 of 13 |
| Country (Italy) | 7 of 30 |
| Year (2006) | 1 of 9 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-04-01 |
Mecatherm SA
Baremabach, France Mecatherm SA develops, assembles and installs automated production lines for industrial bakery products (baguettes, artisan bread, cakes, etc.) worldwide. |
Sell | €91M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-05-01 |
Vulcanic
Neuilly sur Marne, France Vulcanic is a designer and manufacturer of low and medium-volume series of electrical heating and cooling solutions for the industry (heating elements, industrial radiators, thermo regulators, etc. Vulcanic was founded in 1956 and is based in Neuilly Sur Marne, France. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1990 |
| PE ASSETS | 11.0B EUR |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Investindustrial is an investment firm focused on creating global leaders through organic growth and acquisitions. The Firm is operationally driven and seeks opportunities in Southern Europe. Areas of interest include services, consumer, retail, leisure, and industrial manufacturing. Investindustrial has offices in London, Luxembourg, Milan, Lugano, Barcelona, Shanghai, and New York.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 11 of 59 |
| Sector (Retail) | 1 of 3 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 3 of 15 |
| Country (Italy) | 5 of 29 |
| Year (2006) | 3 of 3 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 7 of 11 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-03-03 |
Svenson
Madrid, Spain Svenson is a provider of hair restoration treatments and services. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-08-03 |
Grupo Care
Madrid, Spain Grupo Care specializes in the management of nursing homes for senior citizens. It is the third largest player in the fragmented Spanish market and manages a portfolio of 21 nursing homes with approximately 2,270 beds. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2001 |
| PE ASSETS | 1.0B EUR |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
L Capital Management is a private equity firm that focuses on acquiring businesses primarily in Europe and also look for potential opportunities in North America and Asia. It looks to invests €15 - €60 million in companies with revenues of €30 - €400 million. The firm seeks to hold both minority and majority stake in portfolio companies along with co-investors. Specific areas of interest include personal care and well-being, personal equipment, home and family equipment and selective retailing. Types of transaction include LBO’s and growth capital financing. L Capital is sponsored by the LVMH Group and Groupe Arnault. L Capital was formed in 2001 and is based Paris, France with additional offices in Milan, Italy and Madrid, Spain.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 12 of 26 |
| Sector (Retail) | 3 of 5 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (Italy) | 4 of 8 |
| Year (2006) | 2 of 5 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-03-28 |
Gant AB
Stockholm, Sweden GANT is a lifestyle brand for men and women. Epitomizing 'American Casualness with European Elegance', GANT's values are based on the brand's east coast heritage from the start of the company in the USA. Today, GANT is established in 54 countries via 154 GANT stores as well as a great number of selected premium retailers. Over the past 10-year period, company revenue has grown significantly year on year. GANT offers the full range of clothing and accessories for men, boys and babies. Watches, Footwear, Eyewear, Fragrance and Home products are licenses incorporated under the GANT brand name. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-04-21 |
La Gardenia Beauty
Grosseto, Italy La Gardenia Beauty SpA is a operator of retail stores for fragrances and cosmetic products. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2005 |
| PE ASSETS | 2.8B EUR |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Apheon is a generalist private equity firm that invests in middle-market companies throughout the Benelux, Italy, Iberia, France, and Switzerland. Ergon looks to invest €25 to €75 million in businesses with sustainable competitive advantages and operating in 'attractive' niche markets. Apheon was formerly knowns as Ergon Capital Partners. The Firm was formed in 2005 and is based in Luxembourg.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 1 of 17 |
| Sector (Retail) | 1 of 2 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 1 of 12 |
| Country (Italy) | 1 of 4 |
| Year (2006) | 1 of 1 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 2 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-04-03 |
Seves Group
Tour Egée, Italy Seves Group manufactures glass and composite insulators for high and medium power transmission and distribution systems, as well as glass blocks for architectural and interior design applications. Seves Group is based in Firenze, Italy. |
Buy | €375M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-04-21 |
La Gardenia Beauty
Grosseto, Italy La Gardenia Beauty SpA is a operator of retail stores for fragrances and cosmetic products. |
Buy | - |
