M&A Deal Summary

MCM Capital Partners, Stonehenge Partners, Astorg Partners and Ardian Acquire Staci

On September 14, 2006, private equity firm MCM Capital Partners, mezzanine finance firm Stonehenge Partners, private equity firm Astorg Partners and private equity firm Ardian acquired transportation company Staci

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is MCM Capital Partners’ 1st, Stonehenge Partners’ 2nd, Astorg Partners’ 1st and Ardian’s 1st transaction in the Transportation sector.
  • This is MCM Capital Partners’ 1st, Stonehenge Partners’ 1st, Astorg Partners’ 16th and Ardian’s 40th transaction in France.
Investment Fate
  • Staci was sold to a consortium of financial buyers in 2014.
  • Staci was sold to a consortium of financial buyers in 2017.
  • Staci was sold to a consortium of financial buyers in 2019.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2006-09-14
Target Staci
Sector Transportation
Buyer(s) MCM Capital Partners
Stonehenge Partners
Astorg Partners
Ardian
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Staci

Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône, France
Staci is a third-party logistics provider with a focus on complex retail logistics. Staci offers innovative B2B and B2C logistics solutions for companies wishing to outsource all or part of their logistics and distribution. Staci was founded in 1989 and is based in Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône, France.

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Buyer(S) 4

Buyer

MCM Capital Partners

Beachwood, Ohio, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1992
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

MCM Capital Partners is Midwest based private equity firm focused on acquiring niche manufacturers, value added distributors and service companies. Specific areas of interest include specialty chemicals, medical component products, home accessories, engineered materials, packaging, specialty distribution, building products, transportation, and high performance composites. Prospective companies generally have revenues of $10 to $50 million and are valued up to $50 million. Typical transactions include recapitalizations, management buyouts, and divestitures. MCM Capital Partners was formed in 1992 and is based in Beachwood, Ohio.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 9 of 21
Sector (Transportation) 1 of 1
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 6 of 11
Country (France) 1 of 1
Year (2006) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2005-09-01 Essco

Twinsburg, Ohio, United States

Essco is a value-added distributor of floor care products in the U.S. to specialty household distributors, e-commerce retailers, repair centers, and independent dealers nationwide. Essco was founded in 1924 and is based in Twinsburg, Ohio.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-09-27 Dexmet

Wallingford, Connecticut, United States

Dexmet Corp. is a provider of customized, highly-engineered expanded metal foils and polymers for mission-critical applications including lightning strike protection, power storage technology and structural technology. Dexmet Corp. was founded in 1942 and is based in Wallingford, Connecticut.

Buy -
Buyer

Stonehenge Partners

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Mezzanine Finance Firm
Founded 1999
PE ASSETS 1.0B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Stonehenge Partners is a private equity firm that seeks equity and mezzanine investments in lower middle-market companies with at least $10 million in sales. Stonehenge looks to invest ranging from $10 million to $50 million of equity/junior capital to support management buyouts, leveraged acquisitions, recapitalizations, and growth capital financings. Stonehenge prefers businesses operating in manufacturing, distribution, business services and healthcare. Stonehenge avoids investing in real estate, oil and gas, high technology and 'industries that are susceptible to a high degree of cyclicality'. Stonehenge was formed in 1999 and is based in Columbus, Ohio.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 40 of 68
Sector (Transportation) 2 of 2
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 27 of 48
Country (France) 1 of 1
Year (2006) 7 of 9
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-09-01 Diamond Cellar

Dublin, Ohio, United States

Diamond Cellar is an independent jewelry store, representing some of the finest brands in the world. Diamond Cellar was founded in 1947 and is based in Dublin, Ohio.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-11-01 US Energia

Rochester, Michigan, United States

US Energia is a Service Provider for Electronic Equipment.

Buy -
Buyer

Astorg Partners

Paris, France

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1998
PE ASSETS 22.0B EUR
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Astorg Partners is a private equity firm that targets small to midcap company investments primarily in France and to a limited extent, Western Europe. Astorg Partners looks for companies valued between €400 million and €2 billion, requiring at least €15 million in equity. Areas of interest include healthcare, retail, distribution, hospitality, and professional services. Prospective transaction situations include leverage build-ups, divestitures, family transitions, and secondary buyouts. Astorg Partners was formed in 1998 and is based in Paris and has additional offices in London and Luxembourg.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 16 of 67
Sector (Transportation) 1 of 1
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 11 of 17
Country (France) 16 of 35
Year (2006) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-07-01 Un Jour Ailleurs

Pantin, France

Un Jour Ailleurs is a provider of apparel products range of formal outfits, with matching accessories – suits, hats, bags, shoes. Un Jour Ailleurs was founded in 1984 and is based in Pantin, France.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-10-05 Comptage Immobilier Services

Masy, France

Comptages Immobilie Service (CIS) provies sub-metering industry offering renting, reading and management services of mostly water and heat metering devices.

Sell -
Buyer

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 63 of 418
Sector (Transportation) 1 of 8
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 32 of 108
Country (France) 40 of 185
Year (2006) 26 of 36
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-09-14 Champeau

Feytiat, France

Champeau is a manufacturer of wood roof truss systems used mainly in the construction of residential houses. Champeau was founded in 1929 and is based in Feytiat, France.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-10-06 RSC Equipment Rental

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

RSC Equipment Rental serves as a vital and trusted partner for thousands of customers in construction, industrial, petrochemical, governmental, and manufacturing businesses across the United States and Canada.

Buy $3.8B
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