M&A Deal Summary

Argos Wityu Acquires Zodiac Milpro

On September 7, 2017, private equity firm Argos Wityu acquired marine company Zodiac Milpro from Oaktree Capital Management

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Argos Wityu’s 1st transaction in the Marine sector.
  • This is Argos Wityu’s 32nd transaction in France.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2017-09-07
Target Zodiac Milpro
Sector Marine
Buyer(s) Argos Wityu
Sellers(s) Oaktree Capital Management
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

Zodiac Milpro

Paris, France
Zodiac Milpro engages in design and manufacture of very technical rigid-inflatable boats and inflatables for professionals with very high requirements (firemen, sea rescue, coast guards, drug enforcement, special forces, etc). Zodiac Milpro was founded in 1896 and is based in Paris, France.

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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 59 of 84
Sector: Marine M&A 1 of 1
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 7 of 15
Country: France M&A 32 of 43
Year: 2017 M&A 4 of 6
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-08-30 Lampe Berger SA

Bourgtheroulde, France

Lampe Berger SA provider of an air care products for houses and hospitals worldwide. Lampe Berger was founded in 1888 and is based in Bourgtheroudle, France.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-10-02 Fabbri Group

Vignola, Italy

Fabbri Group engages in design and manufacture of wrapping machines and films for the fresh food market. Fabbri Group products focused on stretch overwrap and modified atmosphere packaging technologies, are sold to food retailers, food processors, and distributors. Fabbri Group was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Vignola, Italy.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Oaktree Capital Management

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Asset Manager
Founded 1995
PE ASSETS 26.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Oaktree Capital Management LLP is a global alternative investment firm with a variety of investment strategies spanning corporate debt, convertible securities, distressed debt, control investing, real estate, and public investing. The Firm's control investing group is spread across several disciplines, including Global Principal, European Principal, Power, and Infrastructure. Oaktree was formed in 1995 and is based in Los Angeles.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 52 of 90
Sector: Marine M&A 1 of 3
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 13 of 27
Country: France M&A 2 of 4
Year: 2017 M&A 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-08-18 Vitanas

Berlin, Germany

Vitanas is a provider of private nursing care facilities. The company comprises an extensive network of services including retirement centers, clinics, and outpatient care. Vitanas was founded in 1969 and is based in Berlin, Germany.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-12-04 NAPEC

Drummondville, Quebec, Canada

NAPEC is a company operating in the energy sector. NAPEC is a provider of construction and maintenance services to the public utility and heavy industrial markets and the eastern United States. NAPEC and its subsidiaries build and maintain electrical transmission and distribution systems and natural gas networks. The Company also installs gas-powered and electric-powered heavy equipment for utilities, gas-fired industrial power plants, petrochemical facilities, and solar panel farms in North America. NAPECalso offers environmental construction and road matting services. NAPEC is based in Drummondville, Quebec.

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