M&A Deal Summary

Kersia Group Acquires Choisy Laboratories

On July 18, 2019, Kersia Group acquired environmental company Choisy Laboratories from Champlain Financial

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Kersia Group’s 1st transaction in the Environmental sector.
  • This is Kersia Group’s 1st transaction in Canada.
  • This is Kersia Group’s 1st transaction in Quebec.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2019-07-18
Target Choisy Laboratories
Sector Environmental
Buyer(s) Kersia Group
Sellers(s) Champlain Financial
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

Choisy Laboratories

Louiseville, Quebec, Canada
Choisy Laboratories Ltd. is a manufacturer and distributor of sanitation solutions for use in the janitorial, hospitality and industrial sectors, as well as in select retail channels.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Kersia Group

Dinard, France
Category Company
Founded 1985
Sector Chemicals
Revenue 300M EUR (2019)
DESCRIPTION

Kersia Group engages in biosecurity and food safety with value-added products and solutions to prevent diseases or contamination in both animals and humans at every stage of the food supply chain. Kersia Group was founded in 1985 and is based in Dinard, France.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 3
Sector (Environmental) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 2
State (Quebec) 1 of 1
Country (Canada) 1 of 1
Year (2019) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-04-06 Anti-Germ International

Memmingen, Germany

Anti-Germ International GmbH is a manufacturer of cleaning and disinfecting products and corresponding service concepts for professional applications in the food and beverage industry and in agriculture. Anti-Germ International was established in 1998 and is based in Memmingen, Germany.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-05-29 Holchem Group

Bury, United Kingdom

Holchem Group Ltd. is a provider of hygiene and cleaning products and services for the food and beverage, foodservice and hospitality industries. Holchem Group Ltd. is based in Bury, United Kingdom.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Champlain Financial

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2004
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Champlain Financial Corporation is a private equity firm focused on acquiring lower middle-market, profitable ($3 to $20 million of EBITDA) companies throughout Canada. Champlain typically targets businesses with a history of sales growth and clearly differentiated products/services. Broad areas of interest include consumer, retail, distribution, healthcare, and niche manufacturing. Champlain Financial Corporation was established in 2004 and is headquartered in Montreal.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 6 of 9
Sector (Environmental) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
State (Quebec) 6 of 8
Country (Canada) 6 of 8
Year (2019) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-03-23 GHP Group

Niles, Illinois, United States

GHP Group specializes in developing, distributing, importing, and manufacturing seasonal products for major home centers, retailers, and online retailers, such as BBQs, heaters, fireplaces, and drinking water solutions. GHP Group was founded in 2003 and is based in Niles, Illinois.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-07-31 La Canadienne

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

La Canadienne is a manufacturer, distribution and retailing of women’s winter footwear. La Canadienne was founded in 1987 and is based in Montreal, Quebec.

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