Investment Summary

Cobepa SA Invests In Degroof Petercam

On December 1, 2009, private equity firm Cobepa SA invested in financial services company Degroof Petercam

Investment Highlights
  • This is Cobepa SA’s 1st transaction in the Financial Services sector.
  • This is Cobepa SA’s 5th transaction in Belgium.

Investment Summary

Date 2009-12-01
Target Degroof Petercam
Sector Financial Services
Investor(s) Cobepa SA
Deal Type Growth Capital

Target

Degroof Petercam

Brussels, Belgium
Degroof Petercam is an independent private bank in Belgium. Degroof enjoys an excellent and solid reputation primarily as a wealth manager and financial advisor. Degroof Petercam was founded in 1871 and is based in Brussels, Belgium.

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Investor(S) 1

Investor

Cobepa SA

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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 14 of 38
Sector (Financial Services) 1 of 2
Type (Growth Capital) 4 of 10
Country (Belgium) 5 of 7
Year (2009) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2009-09-03 Belron

Surrey, United Kingdom

Belron is a provider of glass repair and replacement, trading under more than 10 major brands including Carglass, Safelite AutoGlass, and Autoglass. In addition, it manages vehicle glass and other insurance claims on behalf of insurance customers. Belron is also expanding its services to focus on solving problems for people who need assistance with repairs to their vehicles and homes. Belron is based in Surrey, United Kingdom.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-07-01 Novescia

Paris, France

Novescia is a medical biology group created around a medical, industrial project and in association with health professionals.

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