M&A Deal Summary

CCE GROUP Acquires DRIESSEN

On June 1, 2023, CCE GROUP acquired aerospace company DRIESSEN from Safran

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is CCE GROUP’s 2nd transaction in the Aerospace sector.
  • This is CCE GROUP’s 2nd transaction in the Netherlands.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2023-06-01
Target DRIESSEN
Sector Aerospace
Buyer(s) CCE GROUP
Sellers(s) Safran
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

DRIESSEN

Alkmaar, Netherlands
DRIESSEN is a provider of catering equipment offering a complete range of trolleys and containers for the catering activities of airlines and rail companies. The company’s leadership stems from its complete range of high-quality products, a global network and long-lasting, trusting relationships with more than 200 airlines. DRIESSEN was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Alkmaar, The Netherlands.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

CCE GROUP

Paris, France

Category Company
Founded 2023
Sector Aerospace
Employees1,500
DESCRIPTION

CCE GROUP is an aerospace platform focusing on the development of companies with leadership positions in niche markets of the Cabin & Cargo equipment space. Headquartered in France, CCE Group employs more than 1,500 people globally. CCE Group was created in 2023 and is based in France.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector: Aerospace M&A 2 of 2
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 2 of 2
Country: Netherlands M&A 2 of 2
Year: 2023 M&A 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-06-01 AVIUSULD

Alkmaar, Netherlands

AVIUSULD is a manufacturer of Unit Load Devices (“ULDs”). ULDs are containers or pallets used to efficiently load luggage and freight into passenger and cargo aircraft, enabling forecasting and planning of the aircraft’s weight and balance. The company develops a comprehensive range of high-quality and innovative products for airlines and shipping companies. was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Alkmaar, The Netherlands.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Safran

Paris, France

Category Company
Founded 1924
Sector Aerospace
Employees96,390
Revenue 27.7B EUR (2024)
DESCRIPTION

Safran operates in four segments: aerospace propulsion, aircraft equipment, defence, and security. Safran was founded in 1924 and is based in Paris, France.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 7 of 8
Sector: Aerospace M&A 2 of 3
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 6 of 7
Country: Netherlands M&A 2 of 2
Year: 2023 M&A 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-06-01 AVIUSULD

Alkmaar, Netherlands

AVIUSULD is a manufacturer of Unit Load Devices (“ULDs”). ULDs are containers or pallets used to efficiently load luggage and freight into passenger and cargo aircraft, enabling forecasting and planning of the aircraft’s weight and balance. The company develops a comprehensive range of high-quality and innovative products for airlines and shipping companies. was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Alkmaar, The Netherlands.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-06-24 Preligens

Paris, France

Preligens develops pioneering technology to enhance operational decision-making to build a safer world. Its artificial intelligence solutions are based on an automated analysis of geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) workflows. Preligens was founded in 2016 and is based in Paris, France.

Buy €220M