M&A Deal Summary

Charterhouse Capital Partners Acquires Sagemcom

On October 3, 2016, private equity firm Charterhouse Capital Partners acquired technology hardware company Sagemcom from The Carlyle Group

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Charterhouse Capital Partners’ 1st transaction in the Technology Hardware sector.
  • This is Charterhouse Capital Partners’ 9th transaction in France.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2016-10-03
Target Sagemcom
Sector Technology Hardware
Buyer(s) Charterhouse Capital Partners
Sellers(s) The Carlyle Group
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

Sagemcom

Bois-Colombes, France
Sagemcom is a designer, developer and producer of a complete line of products for the broadband, set top box and printing industries. These products include consumer faxes, terminal & pro systems, photo printers, broadband access/DSL/FTTH, residential telephones, Wifi terminals, digital set top boxes, energy metering, networking equipment, video projectors and radio /modules. Sagemcom was founded in 2008 and is based in Bois-Colombes, France.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Charterhouse Capital Partners

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1934
PE ASSETS 5.0B EUR
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Charterhouse Capital Partners is a large private equity firm specializing in buyouts of European industrial and commercial service companies. The Firm primarily seeks opportunities in Western Europe and the UK. Charterhouse focuses on profitable companies led by experienced management valued from €200 million to €1.5 billion. Specific areas of interest include business services, chemicals, engineering, leisure, transport and logistics. Charterhouse Capital Partners was formed in 1934 and is based in London.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 33 of 51
Sector (Technology Hardware) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 21 of 28
Country (France) 9 of 13
Year (2016) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-03-11 Doc Generici

Milan, Italy

Doc Generici provides drugs for the treatment of common medical conditions with a broad product portfolio and a strong presence in areas including cardiovascular, gastrointestinal/metabolism and neurological treatments. Doc Generici operates an asset-light model and benefits from a consolidated network of suppliers. Doc Generici was founded in 1996 and is based in Milan, Italy.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-11-14 Mec3

Rimini, Italy

Mec3 is a developer, manufacturer and marketer of ingredients for gelato, pastry and other foods. Mec3 was founded in 1984 and is based in Rimini, Italy.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

The Carlyle Group

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1987
PE ASSETS 435.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION
Carlyle's corporate headquarters on Pennsylvania Ave. in Washington, DC.
Carlyle's corporate headquarters on Pennsylvania Ave. in Washington, DC.

The Carlyle Group is a global investment firm that pursues private equity, credit, and real estate investments worldwide. Carlyle's private equity practice practice pursues buyouts, strategic minority equity investments, equity private placements, consolidations and buildups, and growth capital financings. With offices in 19 countries, Carlyle can easily target opportunities throughout North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, the Middle East/North Africa and Latin America. Broad sectors of interest include aerospace, defense, automotive and transportation, consumer, retail, energy and power, financial services, healthcare, industrial, infrastructure, technology services, business services, telecommunications and media. The Carlyle Group was formed in 1987 and is based in Washington DC.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 312 of 481
Sector (Technology Hardware) 7 of 7
Type (Secondary Buyout) 62 of 117
Country (France) 15 of 22
Year (2016) 21 of 26
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-09-29 T2 Systems

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

T2 Systems is a provider of unified SaaS (Software as a Service) parking management solutions. T2 Systems's comprehensive portfolio of services includes solutions that help organizations manage parking permits, citations, gated parking facilities, and special events. T2 Systems was established in 1994 and is based in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-10-04 Cupa Group

Ourense, Spain

CUPA Group is a global producer of roofing slates. The company also owns the second-largest distributor of roofing materials in the UK and is present in the distribution of natural stone products in France and Spain. Cupa Group was founded in 1892 and is based in Ourense, Spain.

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