Secondary Buyout • Software

IK Partners Acquires Octime Group

On July 24, 2024, private equity firm IK Partners acquired software company Octime Group from Andera Partners and CAPZA

Acquisition Context
  • This is IK Partners’ 4th transaction in the Software sector.
  • This is IK Partners’ 46th transaction in France.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date July 24, 2024
Target Octime Group
Sector Software
Buyer(s) IK Partners
Sellers(s) Andera Partners
CAPZA
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target Company

Octime Group

Biron, France
Octime Group creates innovative packaged HR software solutions for time management and staff scheduling. Octime Group supports its clients abroad and it offers in several countries through its own agencies and local partners. Octime Group was founded in 1998 and is based in Biron, France.
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Buyer Overview 1

Buyer

IK Partners

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1989
PE ASSETS 14.0B EUR
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

IK Partners is a private equity firm that targets control investments in lower middle-market to large-sized companies throughout Europe. IK focuses on growth businesses located in the Benelux region, as well as Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Norway and Sweden. The Firm looks to commit €10 to €300 million of equity capital per transaction and targets companies with strong cash-flows. IK Investment Partners was formerly known as Industry Kapital. IK Partners was formed in 1989 and is based in London, England.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 185 of 192
Sector: Software 4 of 4
Type: Secondary Buyout 73 of 74
Country: France 46 of 46
Year: 2024 7 of 9
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-07-23 Defibrion

Groningen, Netherlands

Defibrion is specialized in the field of AEDs and company emergency response. Customers can contact the company for safety products, services, and advice. The company is mainly active in the Netherlands, Belgium, and France and has already delivered more than 25,000 AEDs. Defibrion was founded in 2008 and is based in Groningen, Netherlands.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-07-25 Sansidor

Krimpen aan den IJssel, Netherlands

Sansidor is a fast-growing network of testing, inspection and services companies. Sansidor provides one-stop-shop for small and medium-sized enterprises in the built environment, offering a range of inspection-related services and advice pertaining to water safety, fire protection, electronical installations and building integrity. Sansidor was founded in 2018 and is basd in Krimpen aan den IJssel, Netherlands.

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Seller Profiles 2

SELLER

Andera Partners

Investor 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 Context for Seller #
Overall 45 of 52
Sector: Software 1 of 1
Type: Secondary Buyout 14 of 16
Country: France 34 of 40
Year: 2024 4 of 7
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-07-24 JenaValve Technology

Irvine, California, United States

JenaValve Technology specializes in developing transcatheter aortic valves that can be implanted via the femoral vein or an incision between two ribs. JenaValve Technology was founded in 2006 and is based in Irvine, California.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-07-26 Tecnikabel

Volpiano, Italy

Tecnikabel designs and manufactures electrical and optical cables for sectors including automation, transport, energy, telecom, marine, and defence. The company delivers bespoke and certified cable solutions tailored for railways, oil & gas, renewables, avionics, and submarine systems. Tecnikabel was founded in 1978 and is based in Volpiano, Italy.

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SELLER

CAPZA

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2004
PE ASSETS 9.0B EUR
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

CAPZA is a provider of equity and junior capital to small and medium-sized unlisted French companies. CAPZA does not have any sector preferences and looks to invest in companies valued from €20 to €400 million. CAPZA was formed in 2004 and is based in Paris.


Deal Context for Seller #
Overall 48 of 49
Sector: Software 3 of 3
Type: Secondary Buyout 32 of 33
Country: France 45 of 45
Year: 2024 5 of 6
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-06-24 Pont Saint-Vaast Clinic

Douai, France

Pont Saint-Vaast Clinic is a group of seven cancer and medical imaging centers spread between the urban units. Pont Saint-Vaast Clinic was founded in 1950 and is based in Douai, France.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-10-22 Monviso

Andezeno, Italy

Monviso is a producer of rusks, salt-free breadsticks, crispy bread, gluten-free products, and biscuits. Monviso produces different product ranges, such as breakfast (which includes the renowned Biscotto Salute), wellbeing low-salt products and Io sono rusks), organic, snack, and pastry. Monviso was founded in 1936 and is based in Andezeno, Italy.

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