Investment Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2012-08-01 |
| Target | Frostkrone Food Group |
| Sector | Food |
| Investor(s) | Ardian |
| Sellers(s) | Argantis |
| Deal Type | Secondary Buyout |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1996 |
| PE ASSETS | 127.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
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 | 188 of 464 |
| Sector: Food M&A | 6 of 16 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals | 50 of 155 |
| Country: Germany M&A | 11 of 30 |
| Year: 2012 M&A | 12 of 19 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-07-31 |
Kermel
Colmar, France Kermel is a manufacturer of meta-aramid fibre for protective clothing and industrial applications. Kermel fibre is used for protective clothing. The company is a manufacturer of aramid fibre dedicated to heat resistant protective clothing. Kermel was founded in 1992 and is based in Colmar, France. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-08-06 |
BestSecret
Aschheim, Germany BestSecret sells more than 3,000 designer brands at attractive prices through its website BestSecret.com as well as three stores in Munich and Vienna. Its exclusive membership is based on invitation only which creates both high-desirability and strong customer engagement, driving double-digit annual growth over the past years. BestSecret was founded in 1924 and is based in Aschheim, Germany. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2003 |
| Size | Middle-Market |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Argantis GmbH is a private equity firm focused on investments in mid-sized companies operating in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. Argantis looks for businesses generating annual sales between €30 and €250 million. Argantis does not have any sector preferences and looks to commit €10 to €30 million of equity capital per transaction. The Firm looks to hold investments for 3 to 7 years. Argantis was formed in 2003 by the two banks Sal. Oppenheim jr. & Cie. KGaA and IKB Deutsche Industriebank AG. Argantis is based in Koln, Germany.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 3 of 5 |
| Sector: Food M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals | 1 of 2 |
| Country: Germany M&A | 3 of 4 |
| Year: 2012 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-08-01 |
Frostkrone Food Group
Rietberg, Germany Frostkrone Food Group is a specialist in the development and production of deep-frozen finger food and snack products. Frostkrone Food Group has a highly diverse product portfolio based on cheese, fish, vegetables, and meat, and sells its products in food retail outlets and in the foodservice sector. Frostkrone Food Group was founded in 1997 and is based in Rietberg, Germany. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-06-01 |
Roventa-Henex
Tavannes, Switzerland Roventa-Henex is a manufacturer specialized in the development and production of traditional Swiss Made watch brands and international designer brands in the medium and high price segment. Roventa-Henex was founded in 1959 and is based in Tavannes, Switzerland. |
Sell | - |
