M&A Deal Summary

Le Figaro SA Acquires Marco Vasco

On September 18, 2017, Le Figaro SA acquired internet software and services company Marco Vasco from GIMV

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Le Figaro SA’s 1st transaction in the Internet Software and Services sector.
  • This is Le Figaro SA’s 2nd transaction in France.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2017-09-18
Target Marco Vasco
Sector Internet Software and Services
Buyer(s) Le Figaro SA
Sellers(s) GIMV
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Marco Vasco

Paris, France
Marco Vasco is an online travel agency specialised in tailor-made, long-haul holiday packages. Marco Vasco was founded in 2007 and is based in Paris, France.

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Buyer

Le Figaro SA

Paris, France

Category Company
Founded 1826
Sector Publishing
DESCRIPTION

Le Figaro publishes french national daily newspaper as well as the leading women’s magazine and the second most circulated news magazine.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector: Internet Software and Services M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 2 of 2
Country: France M&A 2 of 2
Year: 2017 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-10-01 CCM Benchmark Group

Paris, France

CCM Benchmark Group is an independent internet media site operator. CCM Benchmark Group is based in Paris, France.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

GIMV

Antwerp, Belgium

Investor 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 75 of 111
Sector: Internet Software and Services M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 39 of 58
Country: France M&A 14 of 21
Year: 2017 M&A 3 of 6
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-07-07 Snack Connection

Giessen, Netherlands

Snack Connection is a provider of private label solutions for the European retail and B2B markets. Snack Connection has two modern production sites and employs over 100 people. It provides a solution to the growing demand for convenience and healthy food, thanks to its wide range of nuts and seeds. Snack Connection was founded in 2010 and is based in Giessen, Netherlands.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-09-20 Cegeka

Hasselt, Belgium

Cegeka is a family-owned IT solutions provider founded on craftsmanship and works in close cooperation with customers. The company helps organizations create frictionless and highly personalized experiences for their customers, consumers, and citizens. Cegeka was founded in 1992 and is based in Hasselt, Belgium.

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