Explore All 457 Secondary Buyout Consumer Products Deals - Search the Database Free
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| Date | May 23, 2008 |
| Target | Maisons du Monde |
| Sector | Consumer Products |
| Buyer(s) |
LBO France
NiXEN Partners Apax Idinvest Partners |
| Sellers(s) | Equistone |
| Deal Type | Secondary Buyout |
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| Category | Asset Manager |
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| Founded | 1985 |
| PE ASSETS | 5.4B EUR |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
LBO France is an independent private equity group focused on acquiring majority stakes in French firms, or companies with French management. LBO France manages several funds, each targeting different types of businesses. The Firm's mid-market fund looks to acquire majority or minority stakes in companies valued from €100 million to €2.5 billion. The mid-market fund generally looks at companies with predictable sales, profits and cash flow, but will also consider businesses with under-utilized assets. LBO France's small cap fund targets majority stakes in smaller, profitable businesses valued from €10 to €100 million, with strong potential for growth or consolidation. In addition to its equity funds, LBO France also invests in real estate and provides LBO loans issued by medium-sized European companies (enterprise value between €150m and €2bn). LBO France was formed in 1985 and is based in Paris.
| Deal Context for Buyer | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 31 of 91 |
| Sector: Consumer Products | 3 of 7 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout | 11 of 35 |
| Country: France | 26 of 75 |
| Year: 2008 | 2 of 6 |
| 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. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-05-30 |
stow Group
Spiere-Helkijn, Belgium stow Group manufacturer of customised racking and storage solutions for warehouses. stow Group is involved in the conception, production and installation of storage systems: racks, warehouse automation and metallic furniture. stow Group was founded in 1985 and is based in Spiere-Helkijn, Belgium |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
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| Founded | 1998 |
| PE ASSETS | 600M EUR |
| Size | Middle-Market |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
NiXEN is a French private equity group that targets investments in middle-market companies valued between €30 and €300 million. iXEN looks to invest €20 to €25 million of equity capital to support management buyouts/buy-ins, leveraged build-ups, owner buy-outs (OBOs), and public to private deals. The Firm is a 'hands-on' investment group and will consider opportunities in a variety of sectors, including manufacturing, consumer goods, specialist retailing, restaurants, and services. iXEN is supported by Natixis Private Equity and was formerly known as Natexis Industrie. The Firm was formed in 1998 and is based in Paris.
| Deal Context for Buyer | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 18 of 30 |
| Sector: Consumer Products | 2 of 2 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout | 3 of 8 |
| Country: France | 17 of 29 |
| Year: 2008 | 3 of 5 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-03-27 |
Malherbe
Rots, France Malherbe is a provider of goods transportation and chartering services. Malherbe was founded in 1953 and is based in Rots, France. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-07-01 |
DESSANGE International
Paris, France DESSANGE International operates and franchises a network of salons and beauty institutes in France and internationally. With around 1,600 salons in 47 countries, DESSANGE International bases its growth on the DESSANGE, Camille Albane, Fantastic Sams, and Phytodess brands. DESSANGE International was founded in 1954 and is based in Paris, France. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1981 |
| PE ASSETS | 77.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Apax Partners is a mega-sized private equity investment group, operating across the United States, Europe, Israel and Asia. Broad industry sectors of interest include tech & telecom, media, retail & consumer, healthcare, financial services, and business services. Apax will consider both minority and majority investment positions and prefers companies with strong market positions and growth potential. The Firm generally pursues platform acquisitions valued from $1 to $5 billion. Apax Partners was formed in 1981 and is based in London.
| Deal Context for Buyer | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 123 of 266 |
| Sector: Consumer Products | 3 of 5 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout | 15 of 67 |
| Country: France | 14 of 18 |
| Year: 2008 | 6 of 7 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-04-15 |
D+S Europe
Hamburg, Germany D+S Europe specializing in e-commerce and customer contact management solutions for large enterprises, with operations in various countries and a focus on online shops for major brands. D+S Europe was founded in 1984 and is based in Hamburg, Germany. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-06-05 |
Wind Telecom
Rome, Italy WIND TELECOM S.p.A.(formerly Weather Investments S.p.A.)is an international telecommunications company offering mobile, fixed, internet and international communication services. |
Buy | €1.0B |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1997 |
| PE ASSETS | 7.6B EUR |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Idinvest Partners is a European investment firm focused on investing in small to mid-sized companies at various stages of development. Idinvest segments its investment activity into three groups. These include venture and growth capital, private debt, and dedicated portfolios/funds. Idinvest's venture and growth capital group looks to invest directly in early stage companies with high growth potential. Idinvest's private debt group seeks to provide senior or subordinated debt to small and mid-sized companies pursuing growth objectives. Idinvest's dedicated portfolio/funds group looks to invest in private equity funds, acquire secondary fund positions, and directly co-invest alongside other private equity firms in established companies. Idinvest Partners was formed in 1997 and is based in Paris.
| Deal Context for Buyer | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 22 of 78 |
| Sector: Consumer Products | 1 of 1 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout | 3 of 7 |
| Country: France | 16 of 56 |
| Year: 2008 | 4 of 9 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-02-15 |
Altamira Therapeutics
Hamilton, Bermuda Altamira Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing therapeutics that address important unmet medical needs in otology. Altamira Therapeutics was founded in 2003 and is based in Hamilton, Bermuda. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-05-27 |
MeilleureGestion Information
Santa Clara, France MeilleureGestion Information provides human resources & payroll solution. MeilleureGestion Information is based in Santa Clara, France. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1997 |
| PE ASSETS | 9.6B EUR |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Equistone is a private equity firm that invests in small to mid-sized companies valued from €50 to €500 million. Equistone targets companies operating in the fields of services, healthcare, financial services, and consumer/travel. The Firm looks to invest €25 to €200 million in a variety of transactions, including buyouts, growth capital financings, recapitalizations, and take privates. Equistone was formed in 1997 and is based in London, United Kingdom.
| Deal Context for Seller | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 79 of 206 |
| Sector: Consumer Products | 6 of 13 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout | 31 of 96 |
| Country: France | 26 of 62 |
| Year: 2008 | 3 of 6 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-04-30 |
A-Plan
Witney, United Kingdom A-Plan Ltd. is a UK specialist multichannel insurance broking group with a focus on personal lines and a growing presence in specialized products such as SME policies. The group’s core proposition is a branch-led, service-driven offering, valued by its large base of loyal customers that today make up over 1.5 million policies nationally. A-Plan was formed in 1963 and is based in Witney, United Kingdom. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-06-02 |
Novem Car Interior Design
Vorbach, Germany Novem Car Interior Design is the supplier for interior wood trim components in the automotive sector. Its products are designed to be fitted to the car interior as fully finished components and are manufactured primarily using pressing, sanding, and lacquering techniques and processes. Novem Car Interior Design was founded in 1947 and is based in Vorbach, Germany. |
Buy | - |
