M&A Deal Summary

ActoMezz, CAPZA and IDIA Capital Investissement Acquire Sogetrel

On January 29, 2021, mezzanine finance firm ActoMezz, private equity firm CAPZA and corporate investor IDIA Capital Investissement acquired communications company Sogetrel from Latour Capital and Bpifrance Investissement

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is ActoMezz’s 3rd, CAPZA’s 3rd and IDIA Capital Investissement’s 1st transaction in the Communications sector.
  • This is ActoMezz’s 25th, CAPZA’s 70th and IDIA Capital Investissement’s 74th transaction in France.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2021-01-29
Target Sogetrel
Sector Communications
Buyer(s) ActoMezz
CAPZA
IDIA Capital Investissement
Sellers(s) Latour Capital
Bpifrance Investissement
Deal Type Secondary Buyout
Advisor(s) McDermott Will & Emery (Legal)

Target

Sogetrel

Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
Sogetrel is a provider of communication network services, with turnkey solutions for the deployment, connection and commissioning of customers telecommunication networks. Sogetrel was founded in 1985 and is based in Issy-les-Moulineaux, France.

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Buyer(S) 3

Buyer

ActoMezz

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Mezzanine Finance Firm
PE ASSETS 711M EUR
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

ActoMezz is a mezzanine finance firm focused on small to mid-sized French companies. ActoMezz invests between €5 and €100 million and looks to work with sponsored and sponsorless investment groups and provide other financing needs. ActoMezz is based in Paris.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 25 of 42
Sector (Communications) 3 of 3
Type (Secondary Buyout) 20 of 23
Country (France) 25 of 40
Year (2021) 3 of 7
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-01-21 Physitek Devices

Voisins-le-Bretonneux, France

Physitek Devices is a manufacturer and distributor of portable and laboratory equipment used for the analysis and control of materials. The products are marketed to property diagnosticians, manufacturers, laboratories, and environmental control professionals. Physitek Devices was founded in 1982 and is based in Voisins-le-Bretonneux, France.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-06-11 TimeOne

Perret, France

TimeOne is a digital marketing company, specialized in data analytics, covers all stages of the client conversion funnel (reputation, engagement, conversion, re-purchase) via its online marketing solutions: Performance, Mobile, Lead Management Technology, Native, Social, Programmatic and Publishing. TimeOne was founded in 2005 and is based in Perret, France.

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Buyer

CAPZA

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2004
PE ASSETS 9.0B EUR
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

CAPZA is a provider of equity and junior capital to small and medium-sized unlisted French companies. CAPZA does not have any sector preferences and looks to invest in companies valued from €20 to €400 million. CAPZA was formed in 2004 and is based in Paris.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 81 of 116
Sector (Communications) 3 of 4
Type (Secondary Buyout) 26 of 34
Country (France) 70 of 101
Year (2021) 2 of 15
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-01-11 Ynov Group

Merignac, France

Ynov Group offers 5 main educational programs in the fields of science and technology, engineering, computer science, media, design and digital. Ynov Group was founded in 2011 and is based in Merignac, France.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-02-02 Magellan Consulting

Paris, France

Magellan Consulting is a consulting company in operational strategy and organization information technology. Magellan Consulting is based on its dual competence: business expertise and the strong technological specialization of its teams, which enables it to support its customers throughout their digital transformation projects. Magellan Consulting was founded in 2008 and is based in Paris, France.

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Buyer

IDIA Capital Investissement

Paris, France

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Corporate Investor
Founded 1980
PE ASSETS 2.0B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

IDIA Capital is a long-term agroindustry investor. Specific areas of interest include sectors related to the food industry, wine, agriculture production, and forestry. IDIA typically provides growth capital and can commit €2 to €50 million per transaction. IDIA is a unit of Crédit Agricole Group’s Private Equity & Finance Division. The Firm is based in Paris.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 76 of 96
Sector (Communications) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 9 of 15
Country (France) 74 of 94
Year (2021) 1 of 10
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-11-10 Amarenco

Cork, Ireland

Amarenco is a solar IPP active in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. Amarenco designs, develops, finance, acquires, builds and operates medium to large scale solar photovoltaic infrastructures and have successfully completed more than 2,000 projects to date. Amarenco was founded in 2008 and is based in Cork, Ireland.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-02-22 Winncare Group

Rueil-Malmaison, France

Winncare Group is a provider of medical products for dependent people and the elderly in France and other European countries. Winncare Group is based in Rueil-Malmaison, France.

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Seller(S) 2

SELLER

Latour Capital

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2011
PE ASSETS 3.1B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Latour Capital is a French private equity firm focused on buyouts, divestitures, and growth capital investments in Western Europe. Latour pursues companies valued between €50 and €300 million where it can invest €15 to €45 million. Latour Capital is sector agnostic, but the Firm has a preference for business services companies. Latour Capital was formed in 2011 and is based in Paris.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 6 of 9
Sector (Communications) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 3 of 5
Country (France) 6 of 9
Year (2021) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-12-16 Nextpool

Ecully, France

Nextpool provides design, manufacturing, and delivery of bespoke swimming pool equipment. The company’s product positioning is mid/high-end, and its clientele is entirely B2B. Its products include swimming pool safety covers, swimming pool liners, water treatment products, and sun protection equipment. Nextpool was formed in 2004 and is based in Ecully, France.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-02-26 Omni-Pac

Allaire, France

Omni-Pac is a spearhead of eco-responsible packaging by offering innovative and sustainable alternatives in moulded cellulose (natural, recyclable, and biodegradable material) for various markets. Omni-Pac was founded in 2012 and is based in Allaire, France.

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SELLER

Bpifrance Investissement

Category Private Equity Firm
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

DEAL STATS #
Overall 8 of 18
Sector (Communications) 1 of 2
Type (Secondary Buyout) 6 of 14
Country (France) 8 of 18
Year (2021) 1 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-01-25 Agro Service 2000

Menat, France

Agro Service 2000 is a provider of distribution network specialized in products to professionals involved in agriculture, forestry and DIY (do-it-yourself). Its merchandise includes materials, tools and other supplies. Agro Service 2000 was founded in 1982 and is based in Menat, France.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-02-08 1055

Perrigny, France

1055 offers a full range of fun activities: bowling, laser game, kidpark, virtual reality, etc., as well as brasserie-style catering. 1055 is based in Perrigny, France.

Buy -
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