M&A Deal Summary

Argos Wityu Acquires Monviso

On October 22, 2024, private equity firm Argos Wityu acquired food company Monviso from CAPZA and Cerea Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Argos Wityu’s 5th transaction in the Food sector.
  • This is Argos Wityu’s 18th transaction in Italy.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2024-10-22
Target Monviso
Sector Food
Buyer(s) Argos Wityu
Sellers(s) CAPZA
Cerea Partners
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

Monviso

Andezeno, Italy
Monviso is a producer of rusks, salt-free breadsticks, crispy bread, gluten-free products, and biscuits. Monviso produces different product ranges, such as breakfast (which includes the renowned Biscotto Salute), wellbeing low-salt products and Io sono rusks), organic, snack, and pastry. Monviso was founded in 1936 and is based in Andezeno, Italy.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Argos Wityu

Paris, France

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1989
PE ASSETS 1.8B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Argos Soditic is a private equity firm that seeks majority or minority investments in small to medium sized companies headquartered throughout Europe. Argos Soditic will consider investments in public or private companies generating revenue of €20 to €600 million. The Firm's target investment size is €10 to €100 million. Funds are typically used to support management buyouts/buy-ins, divestitures, and growth capital needs. Argos Soditic is a generalist investor with interest in aerospace, manufacturing, distribution, business services, chemicals, marketing, industrial products, packaging, staffing, medical products, and healthcare services. Argos Soditic was formed in 1989 and is headquartered in Paris.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 83 of 84
Sector: Food M&A 5 of 5
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 14 of 15
Country: Italy M&A 18 of 18
Year: 2024 M&A 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-05-17 Karl Schmidt

Preussisch Oldendorf, Germany

Karl Schmidt operates a branch bakery in the fourth generation. Karl Schmidt has established itself as a regional market leader through artisanal baking combined with modern processes and has continuously developed through innovative products and sales concepts. Karl Schmidt is based in Preussisch Oldendorf, Germany.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-10-23 Fulgard

Vicenza, Italy

Fulgard provides regulated installation and maintenance fire safety services and manages mandatory occupational services for corporate clients. Fulgard is based in Vicenza, Italy.

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Seller(S) 2

SELLER

CAPZA

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2004
PE ASSETS 9.0B EUR
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

CAPZA is a provider of equity and junior capital to small and medium-sized unlisted French companies. CAPZA does not have any sector preferences and looks to invest in companies valued from €20 to €400 million. CAPZA was formed in 2004 and is based in Paris.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 49 of 49
Sector: Food M&A 3 of 3
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 33 of 33
Country: Italy M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2024 M&A 6 of 6
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-07-24 Octime Group

Biron, France

Octime Group creates innovative packaged HR software solutions for time management and staff scheduling. Octime Group supports its clients abroad and it offers in several countries through its own agencies and local partners. Octime Group was founded in 1998 and is based in Biron, France.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-04-10 European Dynamics

Athens, Greece

European Dynamics is a provider of eGovernment software and digital transformation services to Governments and International Institutions. European Dynamics is based in Athens, Greece.

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SELLER

Cerea Partners

Neuilly sur Seine, France

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2004
PE ASSETS 1.5B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

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 31 of 32
Sector: Food M&A 16 of 16
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 18 of 18
Country: Italy M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2024 M&A 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-09-18 Marbour

Marseille, France

Marbour is an international group with two main business divisions food products and environmental services. The company operates in the European dry and ready-to-eat rice industry and also provides environmental solutions, including water treatment and the distribution of chemical products. Marbour was founded in 1987 and is based in Marseille, France.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-01-15 Axium Packaging

Andrezieux -Boutheon, France

Axium Packaging is a PET (recyclable) & R-PET (recycled) plastic packaging solutions specialist. Axium mainly designs and manufactures plastic packaging solutions for the food, healthcare, and beauty sectors. Axium's products are divided between flasks, plugs, and boxes. Axium was founded in 1968 and is based in Andrezieux -Boutheon, France.

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