M&A Deal Summary

Axplora Acquires Novasep

On April 7, 2022, Axplora acquired life science company Novasep from Azulis Capital and Rivean Capital

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Axplora’s 2nd transaction in the Life Science sector.
  • This is Axplora’s 1st transaction in France.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2022-04-07
Target Novasep
Sector Life Science
Buyer(s) Axplora
Sellers(s) Azulis Capital
Rivean Capital
Deal Type Merger

Target

Novasep

Lyon, France
Novasep provides cost-effective solutions for the sustainable production of molecules for the life sciences. Novasep offers a comprehensive range of services including process development, turnkey purification systems and contract manufacturing. The company specializes in challenging active molecules for pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, fine chemical, food and functional ingredients, as well as fermentation and chemical commodities industries. Novasep is based in Lyon, France.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Axplora

Raubling, Germany
Category Company
Sector Life Science
Employees500
DESCRIPTION

Axplora is a producer of active pharmaceutical ingredients for various indications for renowned pharmaceutical companies as well as manufacturers of generic drugs. The specific technological competence of the company lies in the electrolytic production of active ingredients. Axplora is based in Raubling, Germany.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector (Life Science) 2 of 2
Type (Merger) 1 of 1
Country (France) 1 of 1
Year (2022) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-07-12 GEA Pharmaceutical A/S

Hvidovre, Denmark

GEA Pharmaceutical A/S is a developer of solid finished dosage forms.

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Seller(S) 2

SELLER

Azulis Capital

Paris, France

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2000
PE ASSETS 1.0B EUR
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Azulis Capital is a private equity investment firm that targets buyout, recapitalization, and growth capital investments in France. Azulis looks to invest in mid-sized businesses with €20 to €120 million in enterprise value. Sectors of interest include consumer products and services, manufacturing, communications, healthcare, and chemicals. Azulis generally seeks to commit between €7 and €30 million per transaction. Azulis Capital was formerly known as Banexi Capital and is based in Paris.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 46 of 49
Sector (Life Science) 3 of 3
Type (Merger) 1 of 1
Country (France) 46 of 49
Year (2022) 3 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-03-17 CEME Group

Lyon, France

CEME Group specializes in electrical engineering, climate control, and the creation of automated systems for the industrial environment, hospitals, the services sector, and housing. CEME Group was founded in 1949 and is based in Lyon, France.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-04-28 Wichard Groupe

Thiers, France

Wichard Groupe manufactures marine hardware products and specialist in hot-drop forging for the medical, automotive, parachute hardware and aeronautic cutlery. Wichard Groupe was founded in 1919 and is based in Thiers, France.

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SELLER

Rivean Capital

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1982
PE ASSETS 5.0B EUR
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Gilde Buy Out Partners (GBO) is unit of Gilde Investment Management, a Dutch private equity group. Gilde Buy Out Partners (GBO) targets investments in larger businesses valued from €75 and €600 million with at least €8 million in cash flow. Broad sectors of interest include services, consumer goods, manufacturing, and industrial products. GBO looks for investments across Western Europe, with an emphasis on opportunities in Belgium, The Netherlands, Luxembourg, France, Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Gilde was formed in 1982 and has offices in Utrecht, Paris, Brussels, and Zurich.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 41 of 43
Sector (Life Science) 1 of 1
Type (Merger) 1 of 1
Country (France) 1 of 1
Year (2022) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-02-11 ProduceShop

Paradiso, Switzerland

ProduceShop is a technological E-Commerce, specializing in the production and sale of indoor and outdoor furniture in Europe. It preselects the best products for value for money, making it easier for the customer to purchase furniture and garden items, accessories, lighting products, swimming pools, toys for children, items for bathing resorts, and much more. ProduceShop was founded in 2015 and is based in Paradiso, Switzerland.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-05-19 2Connect

Waalwijk, Netherlands

2Connect designs, develops and produces innovative and customised interconnection solutions for OEMs and ODMs globally. Thee Company prides itself on setting new standards for interconnection solutions by designing high quality and cost-effective units in close cooperation with its long-term client base. 2Connect was founded in 2000 and is based in Waalwijk, Netherlands.

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