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Groupe Scutum SAS Acquires Kiwatch SAS

On March 25, 2020, Groupe Scutum SAS acquired safety/security company Kiwatch SAS from Siparex

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Groupe Scutum SAS’s 1st transaction in the Safety/Security sector.
  • This is Groupe Scutum SAS’s 1st transaction in France.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2020-03-25
Target Kiwatch SAS
Sector Safety/Security
Buyer(s) Groupe Scutum SAS
Sellers(s) Siparex
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Kiwatch SAS

Orvault, France
Kiwatch SAS provides an innovative cloud video monitoring system for both residential and small business targets. With this innovative plug and play security system, customers can secure their homes or businesses from anywhere, at any time. Kiwatch also offers a telecare solution through video to support dependent or elderly people living at home by themselves and ensure their welfare at all times. Kiwatch was founded in 2011 and is based in Orvault, France.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Groupe Scutum SAS

Rungis, France
Category Company
Founded 1989
Sector Safety/Security
DESCRIPTION

Groupe Scutum SAS is a privately owned European player in the safety and security industry, providing tailor-made protection solutions for Governments and organizations of all sizes. The company is present in all sectors with solutions in electronic security, defense-security, and fire prevention. Scutum was formed in 1989 and is based in Rungis, France.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Safety/Security M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 1
Country: France M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2020 M&A 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Siparex

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1977
PE ASSETS 4.0B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Siparex is a French private equity firm that looks to invest mezzanine or equity capital in companies at all stages of development. The Firm separates its investment activity into mid-market, mezzanine, and small-cap. Within mid-market, Siparex looks to invest €2.5 to €40 million in companies with at least €15 million in sales. Prospective transaction situations include buyouts, shareholder liquidity events, and growth capital financings. The Firm will consider all business sectors. Within its mezzanine group, Siparex looks to invest €2 to €10 million to support growth, acquisitions, refinancings, and restructurings. The small-cap group seeks investments starting at €300K in early-stage companies as well as those undergoing expansion or being sold. Siparex was formed in 1977 and is based in Paris.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 18 of 32
Sector: Safety/Security M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 6 of 9
Country: France M&A 17 of 29
Year: 2020 M&A 2 of 3
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