M&A Deal Summary

Activa Capital Acquires LOOK Cycle

On June 30, 2016, private equity firm Activa Capital acquired consumer products company LOOK Cycle

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Activa Capital’s 2nd transaction in the Consumer Products sector.
  • This is Activa Capital’s 22nd transaction in France.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2016-06-30
Target LOOK Cycle
Sector Consumer Products
Buyer(s) Activa Capital
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

LOOK Cycle

Nevers, France
LOOK Cycle designs and manufactures of bikes and high-end accessories. Its knowhow and technology have been rewarded many times, as much for its products as for its policy of innovation. LOOK Cycle is based in Nevers, France.

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Buyer

Activa Capital

Paris, France

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2000
PE ASSETS 400M EUR
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Activa Capital is a private equity investment firm that seeks to acquire and invest in mid-market French businesses operating in the industrial products, consumer goods, food and drink, pharmaceutical, business services, and financial services sectors. Activa looks to invest in companies with an enterprise value of €20 to €100 million and will consider majority investments in buyout situations as well as non-control positions in businesses looking for growth funding. Activa can commit in the range of €10 to €30 million per transaction and up to €60 million with co-investment. Target companies typically lead their sector or market and have positive/stable cash flow. Activa Capital was formed in 2000 and is based in Paris.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 24 of 33
Sector: Consumer Products M&A 2 of 2
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals 15 of 17
Country: France M&A 22 of 31
Year: 2016 M&A 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-01-13 Mecadaq Group

Tarnos, California, United States

Mecadaq is a group specializing in the production and assembly of precision-made mechanical parts for the world’s leading aeronautical manufacturers. Mecadaq Group was founded in 1971 and is based in Tarnos, California.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-07-12 Atlas For Men

Paris, France

Atlas For Men is a company specializing in the omnichannel distance selling of outdoor clothing and accessories for men. Atlas For Men is also a major player in the Internet with its 9 e-commerce sites. Atlas For Men was founded in 1999 and is based in Paris, France.

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