Investment Summary

Ardian Invests In Orion Group

On June 11, 2024, private equity firm Ardian invested in financial services company Orion Group from Siparex

Investment Highlights
  • This is Ardian’s 6th transaction in the Financial Services sector.
  • This is Ardian’s 200th transaction in France.

Investment Summary

Date 2024-06-11
Target Orion Group
Sector Financial Services
Investor(s) Ardian
Sellers(s) Siparex
Deal Type Stake Purchase
Advisor(s) FIG Partners
Eight Advisory (Financial)
McDermott Will & Emery
Willkie Farr & Gallagher (Legal)

Target

Orion Group

Quimper, France
Orion Group offers a range of diversified solutions adapted to the needs of investors and wealth management advisors. Orion Group was founded in 2009 and is based in Quimper, France.

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Investor(S) 1

Investor

Ardian

Paris, France

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1996
PE ASSETS 127.0B 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 €1 billion 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 453 of 464
Sector: Financial Services M&A 6 of 6
Type: Stake Purchase M&A Deals 53 of 53
Country: France M&A 200 of 206
Year: 2024 M&A 10 of 17
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-06-10 CampusParc

Columbus, Ohio, United States

CampusParc provides parking for students, faculty, staff, and visitors at The Ohio State University. CampusParc was formed in 2012 and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-06-13 Alstef Group

Orleans, France

Alstef Group engages in manufacturing and designing of material handling systems. Alstef Group was founded in 1961 and is based in Orleans, France.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Siparex

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1977
PE ASSETS 4.0B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Siparex is a French private equity firm that looks to invest mezzanine or equity capital in companies at all stages of development. The Firm separates its investment activity into mid-market, mezzanine, and small-cap. Within mid-market, Siparex looks to invest €2.5 to €40 million in companies with at least €15 million in sales. Prospective transaction situations include buyouts, shareholder liquidity events, and growth capital financings. The Firm will consider all business sectors. Within its mezzanine group, Siparex looks to invest €2 to €10 million to support growth, acquisitions, refinancings, and restructurings. The small-cap group seeks investments starting at €300K in early-stage companies as well as those undergoing expansion or being sold. Siparex was formed in 1977 and is based in Paris.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 31 of 32
Sector: Financial Services M&A 1 of 1
Type: Stake Purchase M&A Deals 2 of 2
Country: France M&A 28 of 29
Year: 2024 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-04-12 Capron Podologie

Ecuisses, France

Capron Podologie supplies professional equipment, materials, and instruments for podiatry and pedicure practices. The Company provides diagnostic tools, care units, sterilization systems, consumables, and fabrication materials used by healthcare practitioners and laboratories. Capron Podologie was founded in 1974 and is based in Ecuisses, France.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-09-12 BIG France

Ternay, France

BIG France designs, installs and maintains industrial flooring solutions such as concrete slabs, resin coatings, maintenance and servicing for industrial-floor projects across sectors like logistics, agro-industry, warehousing and retail. BIG Francewas founded in 1981 and is based in Ternay, France.

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