M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2008-03-01 |
| Target | Frial |
| Sector | Food |
| Buyer(s) |
Alpha Group
Cerea Partners |
| Deal Type | Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) |
| Deal Value | 225M EUR |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1985 |
| PE ASSETS | 2.0B EUR |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Alpha Group is a European private equity firm specializing in LBOs and development capital investments. The Firm seeks to invest in companies throughout Europe, including Germany, Switzerland, Italy, France, and Benelux as well as some eastern European countries. The Firm seeks to commit €50 to €125 million in companies valued between €100 and €500 million. Alpha typically takes majority control and arranges for founders or key managers to co-invest. Sectors of interest include Consumer & Leisure, Fashion & Design, Industrial Manufacturing and Service & Distibution. Alpha Group was formed in 1985 and is based in Paris.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 57 of 78 |
| Sector: Food M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals | 49 of 56 |
| Country: France M&A | 28 of 36 |
| Year: 2008 M&A | 3 of 3 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 18 of 57 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-02-11 |
Maillefer
Vantaa, Finland Maillefer engages in manufacturing solutions and production systems for copper communication cables and energy wires and cables. Maillefer also produces systems for plastic pipes. Maillefer is based in Vantaa, Finland. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-09-01 |
CIFA
Milano, Italy CIFA is a concrete equipment manufacturer offering full-line concrete equipment including concrete pumps, concrete mixers, plants, and formworks. CIFA was founded in 1928 and is based in Milano, Italy. |
Sell | €511M |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2004 |
| PE ASSETS | 1.5B EUR |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Focused |
Cerea Partners is a specialist investment firm focused on investing in and providing finance to agriculture and related sustainable food businesses. Cerea primarily targets companies in Western Europe and looks to invest in companies valued between €20 and €500 million. Prospective transaction situations includes LBOs, LBIs, OBOs, and spin-offs. Cerea Partners was formed in 2004 and is based in Paris, France.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 13 of 72 |
| Sector: Food M&A | 7 of 27 |
| Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals | 7 of 31 |
| Country: France M&A | 11 of 59 |
| Year: 2008 M&A | 1 of 6 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-12-18 |
Mont Blanc Group
Boras, Sweden Mont Blanc Group is a provider of car load-carrying equipment for recreational and sporting purposes. The company's products include RoofBars, BikeCarriers, Skicarriers, RoofBoxes, Dogguards etc. Mont Blanc Group was founded in 1947 and is based in Boras, Sweden. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-04-21 |
Gault et Fremont
St Pierre des Corps, France Gault et Fremont is a manufacturer of packaging paper and cardboard destined for bakery - pastry (printing, cutting, folding, gluing). Gault & Frémont was established in 1850 and is based in St Pierre des Corps, France. |
Buy | - |
