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Demeter Acquires Vergnet Hydro

On August 11, 2014, private equity firm Demeter acquired utilities company Vergnet Hydro from Vergnet

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Demeter’s 2nd transaction in the Utilities sector.
  • This is Demeter’s 26th transaction in France.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2014-08-11
Target Vergnet Hydro
Sector Utilities
Buyer(s) Demeter
Sellers(s) Vergnet
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

Vergnet Hydro

Ingre, France
Vergnet Hydro supplies water and off-grid energy solutions primarily to rural and isolated areas across sub-Saharan Africa. The Company designs, manufactures, and installs manual and electric water pumps, potable water systems, solar energy units, and related infrastructure. Vergnet Hydro was founded in 2004 and is based in Ingre, France.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Demeter

Paris, France

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2005
PE ASSETS 1.4B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

Demeter is a private investment group focused on providing expansion and development capital to renewable energy and environmental companies. The Firm primarily looks for opportunities in France, but also pursues companies in greater Europe. The Firm will consider businesses at all stages of development and seeks to commit €1 to €30 million per investment. Demeter was formed in 2005 and is based in Paris.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 38 of 47
Sector: Utilities M&A 2 of 2
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 4 of 4
Country: France M&A 26 of 33
Year: 2014 M&A 4 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-05-19 Avidsen

Tours, France

Avidsen designs and distributes solutions and connected equipment for individuals and professionals. The company markets a wide range of products through different brands. Avidsen is based in Tours, France.

Buy €24M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-07-26 Delta Recyclage

Lansargues, France

Delta Recyclage is a provider of waste management and recycling services. Delta Recyclage every year collects 160,000 tonnes of waste, including paper/cardboard, routine industrial waste, and selective collections. Delta Recyclage is based in Lansargues, France.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Vergnet

Ormes , France
Category Company
Founded 1988
Sector Renewable Energy
Employees91
Revenue 5M EUR (2024)
DESCRIPTION

Vergnet is a renewable energy solutions company with a track record in delivering high-performing, reliable, and affordable clean energy turnkey projects around the world. Vergnet was founded in 1988 and is based in Ormes, France.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Utilities M&A 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 1 of 1
Country: France M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2014 M&A 1 of 1
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