M&A Deal Summary

Astorg Partners Acquires Solina

On May 4, 2021, private equity firm Astorg Partners acquired food company Solina from Ardian and Cerea Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Astorg Partners’ 1st transaction in the Food sector.
  • This is Astorg Partners’ 33rd transaction in France.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2021-05-04
Target Solina
Sector Food
Buyer(s) Astorg Partners
Sellers(s) Ardian
Cerea Partners
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

Solina

Bréal-Sous-Monfort, France
Solina is a European manufacturer of ingredient and seasoning blends for the food industry. The company serves more than eighteen thousand clients with 2, 250 employees across twenty-seven sites across Europe and Canada. It is exposed to resilient food consumption markets and to secular growth trends fuelled by the shift in food consumption towards more premium and natural ingredients. Solina puts sustainability at the center of its activities by creating healthier food solutions and more sustainable diets as well as by contributing to the development of meat alternatives. Solina was formed in 1988 and is based in Bréal-Sous-Monfort, France.

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Buyer(S) 1

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 53 of 67
Sector (Food) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 28 of 37
Country (France) 33 of 35
Year (2021) 6 of 8
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-04-20 Corsearch

London, United Kingdom

Corsearch is a player in the brand risk and performance market, serving over 5,000 clients across multiple industries. Corsearch Brand Risk and Performance solutions are revolutionizing how companies commercialize and protect their growth. Corsearch delivers data, analytics, and services that support brands to market their assets and reduce commercial risks. From IP clearance to brand protection and anti-piracy, Corsearch provides a comprehensive program that Press Release 2/2 enables businesses to secure brand value and thrive commercially. Corsearch was founded in 1949 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-05-18 Fenergo

Dublin, Ireland

Fenergo is a provider of Client Lifecycle Management software solutions for investment banks, capital market firms, and private banks. Fenergo was founded in 2008 and is based in Dublin, Ireland.

Buy -

Seller(S) 2

SELLER

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 194 of 222
Sector (Food) 10 of 10
Type (Secondary Buyout) 72 of 89
Country (France) 98 of 106
Year (2021) 5 of 16
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-04-27 Lagarrigue

Toulouse, France

Lagarrigue is a designer and distributor of prosthetic and orthotic devices. Lagarrigue was established in 1976 and is headquartered in Toulouse, France.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-05-26 New Look Vision

Saint-Laurent, Quebec, Canada

New Look Vision is a provider of eye care products and services. The Company has retail sales of optical products which can be grouped into four principal categories: (i) prescription and non-prescription eyewear, (ii) contact lenses, (iii) sunglasses, protective eyewear and reading glasses, and (iv) accessories, such as cleaning products for eyeglasses and contact lenses. New Look Vision was founded in 1986 and is based in Saint-Laurent, Quebec.

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SELLER

Cerea Partners

Neuilly sur Seine, France

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2004
PE ASSETS 600M EUR
Size Middle-Market
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 20 of 23
Sector (Food) 10 of 13
Type (Secondary Buyout) 14 of 15
Country (France) 18 of 20
Year (2021) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-02-26 Omni-Pac

Allaire, France

Omni-Pac is a spearhead of eco-responsible packaging by offering innovative and sustainable alternatives in moulded cellulose (natural, recyclable, and biodegradable material) for various markets. Omni-Pac was founded in 2012 and is based in Allaire, France.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-09-15 Hafner group

Saint-Galmier, France

Hafner group is a provider of pastries and fresh cakes for the general public. Hafner group was founded in 1929 and is based in Saint-Galmier, France.

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