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Investment Summary

Azulis Capital and CAPZA Exit ITAL Express

On May 16, 2024, private equity firms Naxicap Partners, CAPZA and Euro Capital Partners invested in distribution company ITAL Express from Azulis Capital and CAPZA

Investment Highlights
  • This is Naxicap Partners’ 8th, CAPZA’s 7th and Euro Capital Partners’ 1st transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is Naxicap Partners’ 134th, CAPZA’s 101st and Euro Capital Partners’ 1st transaction in France.

Investment Summary
Date 2024-05-16
Target ITAL Express
Sector Distribution
Investor(s) Naxicap Partners
CAPZA
Euro Capital Partners
Sellers(s) Azulis Capital
CAPZA
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

ITAL Express

Châlons-en-Champagne, France
ITAL Express is a distance-selling specialist in spare parts for trucking, tractors, and utility vehicles. ITAL Express is one of the independent parts distribution players in France dedicated to the clientele of garages, mechanics, agents, dealers, carriers, corporate and public authorities. ITAL Express was founded in 1975 and is based in Châlons-en-Champagne, France.

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Investor(S) 3

Investor

Naxicap Partners

Paris, France

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2005
PE ASSETS 6.7B EUR
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Naxicap Partners is a private equity firm focused on leveraged buyouts and growth capital investments in small to medium-sized businesses in France, the Benelux, Spain, and Germany. Naxicap invests in a variety of sectors including business services, technology, healthcare, food, real estate, and consumer products. Naxicap Partners was established in 2005 and is headquartered in Paris, France.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 143 of 144
Sector: Distribution M&A 8 of 9
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals 67 of 67
Country: France M&A 134 of 135
Year: 2024 M&A 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-04-08 Quali Group

Peaule, France

Quali Group is a outdoor equipment manufacturer that designs, produces, and supplies playground equipment, multi-sports fields, street workout areas, and related outdoor furnishings for collective public spaces such as parks, schools, local authorities, and recreational facilities. The Company’s services include in-house design and tailored solutions to meet project requirements from concept through fabrication and installation. Quali Group was founded in 2003 and is based in Peaule, France.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-06-26 Demarne

Rungis, France

Demarne is a wholesaler and distributor that sources, processes, and supplies a wide range of fish, shellfish, and other seafood products to professional customers including retailers, restaurateurs, and food service providers. The Company acts as an intermediary between seafood producers and the final distribution market, focusing on product quality, food safety, and meeting the demands of its clientele. Demarne was founded in 1929 and is based in Rungis, France.

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Investor

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 116 of 118
Sector: Distribution M&A 7 of 7
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals 42 of 42
Country: France M&A 101 of 102
Year: 2024 M&A 7 of 8
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-05-06 Groupe Saint Aubin

Paray-le-Monial, France

Groupe Saint Aubin is a frozen and fresh foods producer. Groupe Saint Aubin was founded in 1819 and is based in Paray-le-Monial, France.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-06-24 Pont Saint-Vaast Clinic

Douai, France

Pont Saint-Vaast Clinic is a group of seven cancer and medical imaging centers spread between the urban units. Pont Saint-Vaast Clinic was founded in 1950 and is based in Douai, France.

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Investor

Euro Capital Partners

Vienna, Austria
Category Private Equity Firm
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Euro Capital Partners is an independent private equity firm that targets mid-sized buyouts and investments in growth companies. Euro Capital will consider opportunities throughout Europe. Euro Capital Partners is based in Vienna.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector: Distribution M&A 1 of 1
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals 2 of 2
Country: France M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2024 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2000-01-01 Österreichische Staatsdruckerei

Vienna, Austria

Österreichische Staatsdruckerei is a services and information technology company that assists with travel documents, such as ePassports, machine readable passports and visa labels, which are sold to an international clientele. Österreichische Staatsdruckerei is based in Vienna, Austria.

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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 49 of 49
Sector: Distribution M&A 4 of 4
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals 2 of 2
Country: France M&A 49 of 49
Year: 2024 M&A 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-01-29 Meotec

Boulogne-Billancourt, France

Meotec is an operational consulting firm supporting organizations in project management, procurement, performance, supply chain, and quality/process optimization. It provides hands-on consulting and transformation support to help clients execute strategic initiatives. Meotec was founded in 2005 and is based in Boulogne-Billancourt, France.

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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 47 of 49
Sector: Distribution M&A 4 of 4
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals 2 of 2
Country: France M&A 44 of 45
Year: 2024 M&A 4 of 6
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-05-06 Groupe Saint Aubin

Paray-le-Monial, France

Groupe Saint Aubin is a frozen and fresh foods producer. Groupe Saint Aubin was founded in 1819 and is based in Paray-le-Monial, France.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-06-24 Pont Saint-Vaast Clinic

Douai, France

Pont Saint-Vaast Clinic is a group of seven cancer and medical imaging centers spread between the urban units. Pont Saint-Vaast Clinic was founded in 1950 and is based in Douai, France.

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