M&A Deal Summary

GIMV Acquires GSDI

On January 27, 2022, private equity firm GIMV acquired business services company GSDI

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is GIMV’s 12th transaction in the Business Services sector.
  • This is GIMV’s 28th transaction in France.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2022-01-27
Target GSDI
Sector Business Services
Buyer(s) GIMV
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

GSDI

Massy, France
GSDI specialises in surface treatment and installation of technical adhesive films. GSDI offers complete solutions for renovation, thermal comfort, protection, and decoration to its customers, who are present in the railway, building, and food sectors. GSDI was founded in 1993 and is based in Massy, France.

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Buyer

GIMV

Antwerp, Belgium

Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1980
PE ASSETS 2.0B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

GIMV is a Belgium based public investment company focused on private equity and venture capital investments in tech-based businesses. GIMV's private equity practice operates through its Corporate Investment unit and targets management buyouts, buy-ins, and growth capital financings of companies with annual sales between EUR15 and EUR150 million. For buyout opportunities GIMV generally takes a majority stake in businesses and for growth capital needs, GIMV takes a minority position. GIMV does not invest in publicly held companies or turnaround situations. GIMV's geographic focus is within Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, and France. GIMV also invests in Russia through Eagle Capital Partners, a partnership with KBC Private Equity. GIMV was formed in 1980 and is headquartered in Antwerp with additional offices in The Hague, Frankfurt, Munich, and Paris.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 148 of 158
Sector (Business Services) 12 of 12
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 50 of 52
Country (France) 28 of 30
Year (2022) 1 of 9
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-01-01 Ellis

Berchem, Belgium

Ellis is a restaurant chain for hamburger meals, established with the mission to serve the perfect hamburger in a strong service oriented environment. Ellis was founded in 2011 and is based in Berchem, Belgium.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-03-03 EcoChem

Olen, Belgium

EcoChem is a formulator and distributor of flame retardant products. EcoChem is based in Olen, Belguim.

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