M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2016-03-21 |
| Target | Seqens |
| Sector | Chemicals |
| Buyer(s) |
Eurazeo PME
Merieux Equity Partners SK Capital Partners Ardian |
| Sellers(s) | Ardian |
| Deal Type | Secondary Buyout |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1997 |
| Size | Middle-Market |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Eurazeo PME, formerly known as OFI Private Equity Capital. Eurazeo PME invests equity and mezzanine capital in secondary buyout transactions of unlisted French companies. The Firm looks for opportunities valued between €50 and €250 million. Areas of interest include chemicals, financial services, consumer services, retail, manufacturing, distribution, and life science. Eurazeo PME was formed in 1997 and is based in Paris.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 33 of 85 |
| Sector: Chemicals M&A | 3 of 5 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals | 14 of 34 |
| Country: France M&A | 27 of 57 |
| Year: 2016 M&A | 3 of 6 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-02-11 |
Orolia
Les Ulis, France Orolia provides resilient positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) solutions which improve the reliability, performance, and safety of critical civilian, military and space operations, including in harsh or altered Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) environments. The company has a broad portfolio of technologies across the Resilient PNT value-chain with full system capabilities, and is a provider of PNT equipment, simulation and test solutions. It is also providing emergency locator beacons for commercial aviation and military applications. Orolia was formed in 2006 and is based in Les Ulis, France. |
Buy | €100M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-05-04 |
Linvosges
Gerardmer, France Linvosges offers linen products like sheets, fitted sheets and other products. Linvosges was founded in 1922 and is based in Gerardmer, France. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Growth Capital Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2009 |
| PE ASSETS | 1.5B EUR |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Focused |
Mérieux Développement SAS is a venture and growth capital investment firm associated with family holding company Institut Mérieux. The Firm focuses on the health and nutrition sectors and will consider opportunities throughout North America and Europe. Mérieux Développement SAS was established in 2009 and is headquartered in Lyon, France.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4 of 24 |
| Sector: Chemicals M&A | 1 of 2 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals | 2 of 6 |
| Country: France M&A | 3 of 14 |
| Year: 2016 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-02-05 |
Kalila Medical
Campbell, California, United States Kalila Medical, Inc. is a medical device company developing next-generation access technologies used in cardiac electrophysiology procedures for the treatment of heart rhythm disorders, including atrial fibrillation. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-01-01 |
Swixx Biopharma
Baar, Switzerland Swixx BioPharma is a specialized distributor of rare diseases, Rx and OTC medicinal products in Central & Eastern Europe, and acts as a true commercialization partner for Biotech & Pharma companies in this area. Swixx Biopharma was founded in 2014 and is based in Baar, Switzerland. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2007 |
| PE ASSETS | 4.9B USD |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
SK Capital Partners is a private investor in mature and middle-market companies located throughout North America. SK Capital focuses on companies with opportunities for substantial business improvement and strong growth prospects. The Firm looks to invest $100 to $200 million of equity in transactions valued up to $500 million. Prospective businesses typically generate $50 to $500 million in revenues and at least $100 million in EBITDA. Areas of interest include specialty materials, chemicals and healthcare. The Firm will consider a variety of transaction situations, including buyouts, recapitalizations, growth equity financings, and corporate carve-outs. SK Capital Partners was spun out of Arsenal Capital Partners and became independent in 2007. SK Capital Partners is based in New York City.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 12 of 44 |
| Sector: Chemicals M&A | 7 of 21 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals | 2 of 10 |
| Country: France M&A | 1 of 3 |
| Year: 2016 M&A | 2 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-03-11 |
Extractas Bioscience
Westbury, Australia Extractas Bioscience is a provider in agricultural R&D and the extraction and purification of high-value plant-derived products, with a particular focus on alkaloid raw materials used in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients. Extractas Bioscience was founded in 1975 and is based in Westbury, Australia. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-07-20 |
Noramco
Wilmington, Delaware, United States Noramco is a provider in the production of controlled substances for the pharmaceutical industry, for medicines used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, pain, addiction, and for abuse-deterrent formulations. Noramco was founded in 1979 and is based in Wilmington, Delaware. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1996 |
| PE ASSETS | 127.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Ardian is a mega-sized diversified investment group focused on opportunities worldwide. Ardian invests across and manages funds focused on small and mid-sized buyouts, growth capital financings, mezzanine, infrastructure, real estate, and co-investment opportunities. Ardian's small-buyouts group targets controlling interests in French, German, and Italian businesses valued up to €100 million. It's mid-sized buyout group seeks businesses valued up €1.5 billion and does not have any geographic limitations. The Infrastructure team looks for European opportunities and can commit up to €1 billion per transaction. The Mezzanine group supports junior capital commitments of €5 to €80 million. In addition to direct investing, Ardian also manages various private equity fund-of-funds. Ardian was founded in 1996 and is based in Paris.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 264 of 464 |
| Sector: Chemicals M&A | 9 of 11 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals | 80 of 155 |
| Country: France M&A | 132 of 206 |
| Year: 2016 M&A | 10 of 34 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-03-18 |
Grand Frais
Givors, France Grand Frais is a fresh food retail specialist, offering under one roof an extensive selection of quality fresh products (fruits & vegetables, seafood, meat, dairy and grocery). Grand Frais was founded in 1992 and is based in Givors, France. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-03-24 |
CGE Palea Arsa
Rovereto, Italy CGE Palea Arsa is a ground based solar plant with an installed capacity of 9.6MW. CGE Palea Arsa is based in Rovereto, Italy. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1996 |
| PE ASSETS | 127.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Ardian is a mega-sized diversified investment group focused on opportunities worldwide. Ardian invests across and manages funds focused on small and mid-sized buyouts, growth capital financings, mezzanine, infrastructure, real estate, and co-investment opportunities. Ardian's small-buyouts group targets controlling interests in French, German, and Italian businesses valued up to €100 million. It's mid-sized buyout group seeks businesses valued up €1.5 billion and does not have any geographic limitations. The Infrastructure team looks for European opportunities and can commit up to €1 billion per transaction. The Mezzanine group supports junior capital commitments of €5 to €80 million. In addition to direct investing, Ardian also manages various private equity fund-of-funds. Ardian was founded in 1996 and is based in Paris.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 116 of 247 |
| Sector: Chemicals M&A | 5 of 9 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals | 41 of 92 |
| Country: France M&A | 57 of 116 |
| Year: 2016 M&A | 8 of 17 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-03-18 |
Grand Frais
Givors, France Grand Frais is a fresh food retail specialist, offering under one roof an extensive selection of quality fresh products (fruits & vegetables, seafood, meat, dairy and grocery). Grand Frais was founded in 1992 and is based in Givors, France. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-03-24 |
CGE Palea Arsa
Rovereto, Italy CGE Palea Arsa is a ground based solar plant with an installed capacity of 9.6MW. CGE Palea Arsa is based in Rovereto, Italy. |
Buy | - |
