M&A Deal Summary

BSR Group Acquires Axson Technologies SA

On June 1, 2011, BSR Group acquired chemicals company Axson Technologies SA from Eurazeo PME

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is BSR Group’s 1st transaction in the Chemicals sector.
  • This is BSR Group’s 1st transaction in France.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2011-06-01
Target Axson Technologies SA
Sector Chemicals
Buyer(s) BSR Group
Sellers(s) Eurazeo PME
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Axson Technologies SA

Cergy, France
Axson Polymers Technologies designs, formulates and manufactures high-performance resins and composites for advanced technological applications. The original business of design and prototype development lifted the group to the rank of European leader and second worldwide. This position has consolidated its position in the past few years by developing new product lines. The group has a strong international presence with subsidiaries in 12 countries in Europe, the Americas and Asia, via a network of 35 exclusive distributors and 6 production sites.

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Buyer

BSR Group

Courbevoie, France
Category Company
Founded 2009
Sector Manufacturing
DESCRIPTION

BSR Group manufactures coatings, sealants, and adhesives for industries.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Chemicals) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 1
Country (France) 1 of 1
Year (2011) 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Eurazeo PME

Paris, France

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1997
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Eurazeo PME, formerly known as OFI Private Equity Capital. Eurazeo PME invests equity and mezzanine capital in secondary buyout transactions of unlisted French companies. The Firm looks for opportunities valued between €50 and €250 million. Areas of interest include chemicals, financial services, consumer services, retail, manufacturing, distribution, and life science. Eurazeo PME was formed in 1997 and is based in Paris.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 6 of 29
Sector (Chemicals) 1 of 3
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 7
Country (France) 5 of 21
Year (2011) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-05-13 Emeria

Antony, France

Emeria is an acquisitive and tech-enabled platform that provides a range of real estate services to residential property owners and tenants, including joint-property management, lease management, letting and brokerage services. The Company also offers insurance services, such as multi-risk guarantee and rental guarantee insurance, and a range of ancillary, digital, and B2B services, including diagnostic solutions and B2B property management. Emeria is based in Antony, France.

Buy €1.0B
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-06-05 Moncler

Milan , Italy

Moncler is a manufacturer of high-end sportswear products under the brands Moncler, Henry Cotton, Marina Yachting and Coast, Weber & Ahaus (CWA) and licensee of the second-line brand Cerruti. Moncler was founded in 1952 and is based in Milan, Italy.

Buy €418M
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