M&A Deal Summary

Cobepa SA Acquires Exclusive Networks SAS

On June 1, 2015, private equity firm Cobepa SA acquired information technology company Exclusive Networks SAS from Omnes Capital

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Cobepa SA’s 4th transaction in the Information Technology sector.
  • This is Cobepa SA’s 8th transaction in France.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2015-06-01
Target Exclusive Networks SAS
Sector Information Technology
Buyer(s) Cobepa SA
Sellers(s) Omnes Capital
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

Exclusive Networks SAS

Boulogne-Billancourt, France
Exclusive Networks SAS is an independent value-added distributor (VAD) for the EMEA region, specialising in the marketing of solutions for businesses in the areas of cybersecurity, data centres and associated value-added services.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Cobepa SA

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1957
PE ASSETS 2.5B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Cobepa S.A. is a global investment group focused on growth capital investments (acquiring significant minority stakes) and leveraged buyout transactions. Cobepa invests in established companies with business models, sustainable market positions, and strong management teams. Sectors of interest include transportation, industrial, retail, financial services, and business services. The Firm generally pursues opportunities throughout Europe and North America, however Cobepa also targets opportunities in Asia and South America. Cobepa was originally established in 1957 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium


DEAL STATS #
Overall 23 of 38
Sector (Information Technology) 4 of 4
Type (Secondary Buyout) 7 of 16
Country (France) 8 of 11
Year (2015) 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-05-29 Exclusive Group

Boulogne Billancourt, France

Exclusive Group is a provider of value-added services and technologies (“VAST”) for cybersecurity and cloud migration. Exclusive Group was founded in 2003 and is based in Boulogne Billancourt, France.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-09-10 IQ-EQ

Luxembourg, Luxembourg

IQ-EQ is an investor services group providing a comprehensive range of compliance, administration, asset, and advisory services to investment funds, global companies, family offices, and private clients globally. IQ-EQ was formed in 1896 and is based in Luxembourg.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Omnes Capital

Paris, France

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2004
PE ASSETS 5.7B EUR
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Omnes Capital formerly known as Credit Agricole Private Equity (CAPE) is the investment arm of financial services group Credit Agricole. Omnes Capital looks to invest in a range of investment stages and transaction types, including LBO/expansion, venture capital, mezzanine, renewable energy, co-investment, infrastructure, and special situations. The Firm's LBO/expansion group looks to invest €25 to €80 million to support growth initiatives and buyouts of small and mid-cap businesses operating in a variety of industries. Omnes Capital generally invests in businesses operating in France and Italy. Omnes Capital's mezzanine area was formed in 2002 and looks to provide €5 to €30 million of junior capital to similar sized established businesses. In addition to Omnes Capital's traditional equity and subordinated debt investment arm, the Firm also invests in infrastructure projects as well as provides capital for distressed businesses with €10 to €150 million in revenue. Omnes Capital was formed in 2004 and is based in Paris.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 72 of 114
Sector (Information Technology) 3 of 5
Type (Secondary Buyout) 21 of 34
Country (France) 54 of 87
Year (2015) 6 of 9
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-06-01 La Compagnie du Vent

Montpelier, France

La Compagnie du Vent sells electricity to the EDF (Electricite de France) network under a 15-year fixed fares contract. The wind farm records three 2 MW turbines manufactured by Gamesa.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-06-24 Circet

Sollies-Pont, France

Circet is a provider of telecoms infrastructure services. Circet's clients include telecoms operators, manufacturers of telecoms equipment, key accounts owning infrastructures, infrastructure operators, the state and local authorities. Circet was founded in 1993 and is based in Sollies-Pont, France.

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