M&A Deal Summary

Abac Capital Acquires Motocard

On September 17, 2018, private equity firm Abac Capital acquired distribution company Motocard

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Abac Capital’s 1st transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is Abac Capital’s 6th transaction in Spain.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2018-09-17
Target Motocard
Sector Distribution
Buyer(s) Abac Capital
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Motocard

Barcelona, Spain
Motocard is a distributor of motorcycle clothing and accessories in Spain and Andorra. Motocard distributes its products through a network of 12 stores and an online shop that registers more than 30,000 daily visitors. Motocard offers its customers a broad product catalog including top-tier brands such as AGV, Alpinestars, Dainese, or Shoei, among others. Motocard is based in Barcelona, Spain.

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Buyer

Abac Capital


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2014
PE ASSETS 600M EUR
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Abac Capital is a private equity firm focused on acquiring cash flow positive, Spanish companies that need owner transition, recapitalization or growth financing. The Firm looks to commit €15 to €60 million of equity to capital in companies with at least €30 million of revenue and €5 million of EBITDA. Broad areas of interest include consumer, services, and industrials. Abac Capital was founded in 2014 and is based in Barcelona, Spain.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 6 of 15
Sector: Distribution M&A 1 of 3
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals 6 of 15
Country: Spain M&A 6 of 15
Year: 2018 M&A 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-06-04 Avanza Food

Madrid, Spain

Avanza Food is a Multi-brand player in the Spanish foodservice market serving over 400 restaurants. Avanza Food operates international licenses such as the American chains Carl’s Jr. and Tony Roma's, national licenses such as Gambrinus, Cervecería Cruz Blanca, or Official Irish Pub, and national brands including La Chelinda and Tommy Mel's, among others. Avanza Food was founded in 2008 and is based in Madrid, Spain.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-01-16 Agroponiente Group

Almería, Spain

Agroponiente Group engages in the production and commercialization of fresh fruits and vegetables. Agroponiente Group has a network of over 25 collection and operations centers used by more than 3,000 farmers from the Spanish provinces of Almería, Granada, Jaén, and Málaga that on a daily basis entrust the Group to commercialize their products to the most demanding European clients. Agroponiente Group was founded in 1987 and is based in Almería, Spain.

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