M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2018-04-05 |
| Target | Questel |
| Sector | Information Technology |
| Buyer(s) |
Eurazeo PME
Paragon Partners IK Partners Ardian |
| Sellers(s) |
RAISE France
CAPZA |
| 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 | 45 of 82 |
| Sector (Information Technology) | 3 of 7 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 20 of 31 |
| Country (France) | 35 of 55 |
| Year (2018) | 2 of 5 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-28 |
Groupe C2S
Paris, France Groupe C2S is an independent operator of clinics in the Rhône-Alpes region of France, operating polyclinics that offer both general as well as specialist medicine and surgery. Groupe C2S was founded in 2005 and is based in Paris, France. |
Buy | €103M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-16 |
Odealim
Paris, France Odealim is an insurance broker for the property management sector. The company acts as an intermediary between insurers and joint-property companies, real estate companies and property owners. Odealim designs, produces, prices and manages insurance policies, which are underwritten by blue-chip insurance partners. Odealim was founded in 1927 and is based in Paris, France. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2004 |
| PE ASSETS | 1.2B EUR |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Paragon Partners is an independent private equity group focused on investments within German speaking Europe (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). The Firm does not have any sector preferences, generally targeting profitable companies (EBIT of €5 to €70 million) with attractive business models and 'outstanding' management. Paragon Partners was formed in 2004 and is based in Munich.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 21 of 33 |
| Sector (Information Technology) | 1 of 2 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 5 of 9 |
| Country (France) | 1 of 1 |
| Year (2018) | 2 of 5 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-05 |
UNICEPTA
Cologne, Germany UNICEPTA is a provider of visionary AI-powered Media & Data Intelligence solutions with an added human factor of analytics and insights that drive faster, more effective business decisions. UNICEPTA offers real-time end-to-end Global Media Monitoring across all media channels (social media, online, broadcast, print), supported by Analytics & Insights to help the subscribed customer to spot corporate issues and opportunities immediately. UNICEPTA was founded in 1996 and is based in Cologne, Germany. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-05-17 |
inprotec
Heitersheim, Germany inprotec is a contract manufacturer for industrial drying and granulation services using fluidised-bed spray granulation, coating, matrix encapsulation, and spray drying technologies. inprotec was established in 1999 and is based in Heitersheim, Germany. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1989 |
| PE ASSETS | 14.0B EUR |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Ik Investment Partners Ltd. (Formerly Industri Kapital) is a private equity firm that targets control investments in mid-sized manufacturing and service companies located in select European countries. 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 €50 to €150 million of equity capital per transaction and targets companies with 'a proven ability to generate significant cash flow' as well as an ability to 'sustain growth through various economic cycles'. IK Investment Partners was formerly known as Industry Kapital. IK Investment Partners was formed in 1989 and has offices in Hamburg, London, Paris, and Stockholm.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 117 of 185 |
| Sector (Information Technology) | 5 of 11 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 37 of 73 |
| Country (France) | 23 of 46 |
| Year (2018) | 1 of 12 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-12-20 |
Optimum Group
Alkmaar, Netherlands Optimum Group is a European printing and labelling company. Optimum Group is a printer of self-adhesive labels, banding and shrink sleeves, primarily serving the food and retail market. The Group operates through five printing facilities, of which four in the Netherlands and one in Belgium. Optimum Group is based in Alkmaar, Netherlands. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-04-19 |
Touristry
Stockholm, Sweden Touristry is a provider of tourism related services. Touristry operator of sightseeing buses and boats in the Nordic capitals as well as provider of tourism related services. Touristry was founded in 2011 and is based in Stockholm, Sweden. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1996 |
| PE ASSETS | 125.0B 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 €150 million 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 | 312 of 418 |
| Sector (Information Technology) | 16 of 24 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 101 of 137 |
| Country (France) | 149 of 185 |
| Year (2018) | 6 of 22 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-28 |
Brico Privé
Montredon, France Brico Privé is a provider of professional-quality products at affordable prices. Bricoprivé.com was founded in 2012 and is based in Montredon, France. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-04-20 |
Kallista Energies Renouvelables
Paris, France Kallista Energies Renouvelables owns and operates 15 wind farms giving a total capacity of 163 MW, which are mainly situated within a 300km radius to the north, west and south of Paris. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Growth Capital Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2013 |
| PE ASSETS | 510M EUR |
| Size | Middle-Market |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
RAISE France is a private investment firm focused on investing in growth-oriented French companies with €30 to €500 million of revenue. Raise looks for situations where its capital and expertise can increase opportunities for expansion as well as further internal development. RAISE France was formed in 2013 and is based in Paris.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 2 of 6 |
| Sector (Information Technology) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 2 of 4 |
| Country (France) | 2 of 6 |
| Year (2018) | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-23 |
LMB Fans & Motors
Malemort-sur-Correze, France LMB Fans & Motors is a provider of Military & Aerospace grade AC/DC fans, blowers, motors, and specialized rotating machines. LMB Fans & Motors was founded in 1941 and is based in Malemort-sur-Correze, France. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-05-01 |
Blissim
Paris, France Blissim is an online distributor of beauty products through three complementary offerings a monthly beauty box, a multi-brand beauty e-shop and a brand laboratory. Blissim was founded in 2011 and is based in Paris, France. |
Buy | - |
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 STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 29 of 48 |
| Sector (Information Technology) | 2 of 5 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 22 of 32 |
| Country (France) | 28 of 45 |
| Year (2018) | 2 of 6 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-05 |
Karavel
Paris, France Karavel operates as a tour operator and an online travel agency, offering a full range of services including airline tickets, hotel rooms, cruises, and package holidays through multiple online channels which receive over seven million unique visitors each month. Karavel is based in Paris, France. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-05-01 |
MAGIX
Berlin, Germany MAGIX is a global developer and provider of software for the editing of video and music content as well as photographs. MAGIX was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany. |
Buy | - |
