Investment Summary

Colony Capital Invests In Carrefour

On March 7, 2007, private equity real estate Colony Capital invested in retailer Carrefour

Investment Highlights
  • This is Colony Capital’s 1st transaction in the Retail sector.
  • This is Colony Capital’s 2nd transaction in France.
Investment Fate
  • Carrefour was sold to a financial buyer in 2017.

Investment Summary

Date 2007-03-07
Target Carrefour
Sector Retail
Investor(s) Colony Capital
Deal Type PIPE

Target

Carrefour

Massy, France
Carrefour is a global food retailer. The Company operates more than 12,000 stores located in 29 countries. Carrefour was founded in 1959 and is based in Massy, France.

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Investor(S) 1

Investor

Colony Capital

Los Angeles, California, United States

Investor


Category Private Equity Real Estate
Founded 1991
Size Mega
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

Colony Capital is a global private equity real estate investor. The Firm looks to acquire operating companies backed by real estate including hotels, casinos, and other assets. The Firm was established in 1991 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 10
Sector: Retail M&A 1 of 2
Type: PIPE M&A Deals 1 of 1
Country: France M&A 2 of 3
Year: 2007 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-01-30 Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is an owner and operator of luxury hotels and resorts in North America. Its diverse portfolio includes historic icons, elegant resorts and modern city center properties. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts was formed in 1907 and is based in Toronto, Ontario.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-03-31 BUT

Emerainville, France

BUT is a home equipment retailers in France, operating through a network of more than 300 stores. The Company offers a comprehensive selection of furniture, appliances, and decorative products, all complemented by attractive financing and extended warranty services. BUT was founded in 1972 and is based in Emerainville, France.

Buy €550M