M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2001-03-01 |
| Target | Picard |
| Sector | Retail |
| Buyer(s) |
Montagu
Astorg Partners ICG |
| Sellers(s) | Carrefour |
| Deal Type | Divestiture |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1968 |
| PE ASSETS | 11.0B EUR |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Montagu is an independent private equity firm focused on European management buyouts and growth capital transactions. The Firm seeks opportunities valued between €100 million and €1 billion. Sectors of interest include healthcare, medical products, financial services, software, IT, information services, and education. Montagu dates back to 1968 and is based in London.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 47 of 119 |
| Sector: Retail M&A | 2 of 3 |
| Type: Divestiture M&A Deals | 2 of 24 |
| Country: France M&A | 4 of 21 |
| Year: 2001 M&A | 1 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-03-01 |
Auto Windscreens
Chesterfield, United Kingdom Auto Windscreens is a brand well known to UK drivers and provides automotive glass repair and replacement services throughout the UK and Eire. In addition to cars, the business extends to replacing glass in plant and commercial vehicles and also provides a nationwide service of replacing stolen audio units. |
Sell | £112M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-06-01 |
Ampafrance SA
Cholet, France Ampafrance is the leading European manufacturer of a broad range of baby products including strollers, car seats and other smaller products. Its products are sold under the Bebe Confort, Monbebe, Baby Relax and Babideal brands. |
Buy | €103M |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1998 |
| PE ASSETS | 22.0B EUR |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Astorg Partners is a private equity firm that targets small to midcap company investments primarily in France and to a limited extent, Western Europe. Astorg Partners looks for companies valued between €400 million and €2 billion, requiring at least €15 million in equity. Areas of interest include healthcare, retail, distribution, hospitality, and professional services. Prospective transaction situations include leverage build-ups, divestitures, family transitions, and secondary buyouts. Astorg Partners was formed in 1998 and is based in Paris and has additional offices in London and Luxembourg.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 7 of 69 |
| Sector: Retail M&A | 2 of 2 |
| Type: Divestiture M&A Deals | 1 of 7 |
| Country: France M&A | 7 of 36 |
| Year: 2001 M&A | 3 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-03-01 |
Sebia
Lisses, France Sebia is a provider of clinical protein electrophoresis equipment and reagents, a technology used for in-vitro diagnostic testing. Its systems analyse proteins in order to screen and monitor various diseases and conditions; primarily oncology (Multiple Myeloma), metabolic disorders such as Diabetes and also Hemoglobinopathy and rare pathologies. Sebia was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Lisses, France. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-10-01 |
Un Jour Ailleurs
Pantin, France Un Jour Ailleurs is a provider of apparel products range of formal outfits, with matching accessories – suits, hats, bags, shoes. Un Jour Ailleurs was founded in 1984 and is based in Pantin, France. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Mezzanine Finance Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1989 |
| PE ASSETS | 33.4B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Intermediate Capital Group (ICG) is a global mezzanine finance firm. IGC looks to provide junior capital to support a wide range of transactions, including buyouts, debt restructurings, and development financing. The Firm generally invests alongside financial sponsors and management teams in transactions valued from €250 million to €1 billion. ICG was formed in 1989 and is headquartered in London.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 70 of 294 |
| Sector: Retail M&A | 4 of 12 |
| Type: Divestiture M&A Deals | 9 of 27 |
| Country: France M&A | 19 of 72 |
| Year: 2001 M&A | 6 of 11 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-03-01 |
Sebia
Lisses, France Sebia is a provider of clinical protein electrophoresis equipment and reagents, a technology used for in-vitro diagnostic testing. Its systems analyse proteins in order to screen and monitor various diseases and conditions; primarily oncology (Multiple Myeloma), metabolic disorders such as Diabetes and also Hemoglobinopathy and rare pathologies. Sebia was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Lisses, France. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-04-09 |
Entrelec SA
France Entrelec manufactures and distributes low tension electrical connecting devices for industrial uses in sectors such as utilities, transport, automotive, and chemistry. Entrelec is the leading French operator and ranks 3 worldwide. Management improved productivity through a systematic outsourcing policy. Entrelec was ultimately taken over by the ABB Group in 2001. |
Sell | - |
Carrefour is a global food retailer. The Company operates more than 12,000 stores located in 29 countries. Carrefour was founded in 1959 and is based in Massy, France.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 1 of 5 |
| Sector: Retail M&A | 1 of 3 |
| Type: Divestiture M&A Deals | 1 of 5 |
| Country: France M&A | 1 of 3 |
| Year: 2001 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-12-05 |
AHOLD Polska sp. z o. o.
Kraków, Poland AHOLD Polska sp. z o. o. is a food retail market that operates from 194 stores. |
Buy | €375M |
