M&A Deal Summary

Airbus Acquires Vizada SAS

On August 1, 2011, Airbus acquired communications company Vizada SAS from Hutton Collins Partners and Ardian for 960M EUR

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Airbus’ 1st transaction in the Communications sector.
  • This is Airbus’ largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Airbus’ 1st transaction in France.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2011-08-01
Target Vizada SAS
Sector Communications
Buyer(s) Airbus
Sellers(s) Hutton Collins Partners
Ardian
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 960M EUR

Target

Vizada SAS

Paris, France
Vizada SAS is a provider in the provision of VSAT and MSS satellite services.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Airbus

Leiden, Netherlands

Category Company
Founded 1998
Sector Aerospace
Employees154,581
Revenue 65.4B EUR (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Airbus office in Herndon, Virginia.
Airbus office in Herndon, Virginia.

Airbus is a designer and manufacturer of commercial aircraft. Airbus' product line ranges from the single-aisle A320 Family to the double-deck A380. Airbus was founded in 1998 and is based in Leiden, the Netherlands.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 8
Sector (Communications) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 3 of 5
Country (France) 1 of 3
Year (2011) 4 of 4
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-07-27 Satair A/S

Kastrup, Denmark

Satair A/S is a supplier of aircraft parts and service solutions for aircraft maintenance. Satair A/S offers various services, ranging from parts supply and distribution to a selection of tailor-made service provider solutions. In the Asia Pacific region Satair A/S also offers repair service on a broad selection of its product portfolio. Customers include all types of commercial operators and maintenance providers as well as several military operators worldwide. With approximately 360 employees worldwide, Satair A/S is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark and serves its business partners globally through sales and warehousing locations in Europe, North America, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and China.

Buy $483M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-10-03 Netasq SA

Villeneuve d'Ascq, France

Netasq SA is a cyber security company that specializes in the field of IP network protection.

Buy -

Seller(S) 2

SELLER

Hutton Collins Partners

London, United Kingdom

Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2007
PE ASSETS 2.0B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Hutton Collins is a UK-based investor in established, profitable, mid-sized Western European businesses. Hutton invests mezzanine, preferred, and minority equity capital to support buyouts, acquisition financings, expansions, restructurings, and shareholder liquidity needs. Hutton generally invests €35 to €100 million in businesses valued between €100 and €500 million. The Firm has particular interest in opportunities throughout Spain, France, and Italy. Hutton is a generalist investor and has deep expertise in business services, leisure, healthcare, and financial services. Hutton Collins is based in London.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 6 of 17
Sector (Communications) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 4 of 11
Country (France) 1 of 1
Year (2011) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 6
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-03-25 Wagamama

Southwark, United Kingdom

Wagamama provides pan-Asian inspired cuisine serving food based on Japanese cuisine with 108 restaurants around the world. Wagamama was formed in 1992 and is based in London. United Kingdom.

Buy £215M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-12-16 Hunter Boots

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Hunter Boot is a lifestyle brand focused on the design, production, and wholesaling of rubber boots, bags, outerwear, and related accessories. Hunter Boot was established in 1856 and is based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

Buy -
SELLER

Ardian

Paris, France

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1996
PE ASSETS 125.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

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 €150 million 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 43 of 224
Sector (Communications) 2 of 9
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 13 of 53
Country (France) 26 of 106
Year (2011) 15 of 18
Size (of disclosed) 12 of 34
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-07-30 Action

Zwaagdijk-oost, Netherlands

Action is a non-food discount retailer. Its core product assortment includes decoration, DIY, garden and outdoor, household goods, multimedia, sports, stationery and hobby, toys and entertainment, food and drink, laundry and cleaning, personal care, pets, clothing and linen. Action uses large-scale procurement, flexible assortment, optimal distribution and a cost-conscious corporate culture to ensure very low prices for its customers, with the promise of "more than you expect for less than you imagine". Action was founded in 1993 and is based in Zwaagdijk-oost, Netherlands.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-09-08 KRDS

Paris, France

KRDS is an independent Social and Media Agency that creates and develops social media applications. KRDS provides advice, design, and production, on projects Brand content/activation, Social Media, Sites, and applications buying Bot marketing. KRDS was founded in 2008 and is based in Paris, France.

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