M&A Deal Summary

EMZ Partners and Indigo Capital Acquire MCI Group

On November 9, 2017, mezzanine finance firm EMZ Partners and private equity firm Indigo Capital acquired business services company MCI Group from Andera Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is EMZ Partners’ 1st and Indigo Capital’s 1st transaction in the Business Services sector.
  • This is EMZ Partners’ 1st and Indigo Capital’s 1st transaction in Switzerland.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2017-11-09
Target MCI Group
Sector Business Services
Buyer(s) EMZ Partners
Indigo Capital
Sellers(s) Andera Partners
Deal Type Recapitalization

Target

MCI Group

Geneva 13, Switzerland
MCI Group is an organization of professional congresses and Corporate Events. MCI Group was founded in 1993 and is based in Geneva, Switzerland.

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Buyer(S) 2

Buyer

EMZ Partners

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Mezzanine Finance Firm
Founded 1990
PE ASSETS 2.6B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

EMZ Partners is a provider of long-term capital solutions to help companies fund buyouts, acquisitions, and other financing needs. The Firm does not have any sector preferences and looks to invest between €10 and €120 million per transaction. EMZ Partners was established in 1999 and is headquartered in Paris.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 15
Sector (Business Services) 1 of 2
Type (Recapitalization) 1 of 1
Country (Switzerland) 1 of 2
Year (2017) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-03-24 Chryso

Issy-les-Moulineaux, France

Chryso is an international producer of additives and admixtures which improve the performance of concrete and cement, and construction systems for the repair and maintenance of buildings. Additives and admixtures are used in concrete and cement in order to improve properties such as ease of handling, setting/dying time, fluidity, and resistance to mechanical damage. Formulations are manufactured for use in concrete repair, flooring, adhesives, and waterproofing. Chryso is based in Issy-les-Moulineaux, France.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-11-30 Vignal Group

Venissieux, France

Vignal Group is specialized in designing, manufacturing and marketing of lighting and signaling products and systems for industrial and commercial vehicles. Vignal Group was founded in 1919 and is based in Venissieux, France.

Buy €119M
Buyer

Indigo Capital

Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1998
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Indigo Capital is a private investment firm focused on opportunities throughout North America and the Andean region of South America. The Firm does not have any sector preferences and generally looks to partner with entrepreneurs to pursue growth and other opportunities. Indigo Capital was formed in 1998 and is headquartered in New York City.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector (Business Services) 1 of 1
Type (Recapitalization) 1 of 1
Country (Switzerland) 1 of 1
Year (2017) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-01-01 Wedderspoon

Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States

Wedderspoon is a producer and marketer of pure, Non-GMO, Manuka honey, lozenges, skincare, and related products made with Manuka honey, known to have natural antiseptic qualities. Wedderspoon was founded in 2006 and is based in Malvern, Pennsylvania.

Buy -

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Andera Partners

Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2001
PE ASSETS 3.7B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Andera Partners is a private investment firm focused on several strategies. The Firm invests in life science opportunities through its BioDiscovery group. The Firm invests in Western European small to mid-sized companies (€30 to €300 million of revenue) through its Winch Capital group. Andera invests in small to mid-sized French companies (€10 to €100 million of revenue) through its Cabestan Capital team. Andera invests in €5 to €45 million of mezzanine capital to support small to mid-sized French companies. Andera Partners was established in 2001 and is headquartered in Paris.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 9 of 41
Sector (Business Services) 3 of 10
Type (Recapitalization) 1 of 1
Country (Switzerland) 1 of 2
Year (2017) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-11-01 Erytech Pharma

Lyon, France

Erytech Pharma is a French biopharmaceutical company providing new prospects for cancer patients, particularly those with acute leukemia and selected solid tumors. Erytech Pharma was founded in 2004 and is based in Lyon, France.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-01-17 Prenax

Courbevoie, France

Prenax provides an outsourced procurement and management service for subscription-based resources to companies and institutions globally, supported by premium, dedicated customer service and a user-friendly platform. Prenax was formed in 1993 and is based in Courbevoie, France.

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