Divestiture • Transportation

Mutares Acquires Stuart

On September 18, 2023, private equity firm Mutares acquired transportation company Stuart from GEOPOST SA

Acquisition Context
  • This is Mutares’ 4th transaction in the Transportation sector.
  • This is Mutares’ 14th transaction in France.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date September 18, 2023
Target Stuart
Sector Transportation
Buyer(s) Mutares
Sellers(s) GEOPOST SA
Deal Type Divestiture

Target Company

Stuart

Paris, France
Stuart is a disruptive on-demand delivery app and platform that speeds up the way goods are transported in cities. Stuart was founded in 2015 and is based in Paris, France.
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Buyer Overview 1

Buyer

Mutares

Munich, Germany

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2008
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

mutares AG (MUX:Berlin) is a publicly traded German holding group that acquires controlling stakes in small and medium-sized companies. mutares looks for businesses facing special situations, such as non-core divestitures, succession issues, or in need of restructuring. Target companies generally have at least €10 million in revenues. mutares does not have any sector preferences. mutares AG was formed in 2008 and is based in Munich.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 46 of 53
Sector: Transportation 4 of 4
Type: Divestiture 35 of 40
Country: France 14 of 15
Year: 2023 5 of 8
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-07-08 Redo

Vantaa, Finland

Redo is a provider of first response and building remediation services, with an end-to-end service offering and nation-wide geographical footprint. Redo provides the full value chain of services for inspection, demolition, drying and reconstruction during water and fire damages, odour and moisture. Redo is based in Vantaa, Finland.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-10-12 Sofinter

Gallarate, Italy

Sofinter is a protagonist in the international energy market, providing plants and parts for the production of steam for industrial use and for the production of power, for waste and water treatment. Sofinter was formed in 1987 and is based in Gallarate, Italy.

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Seller Profile 1

SELLER

GEOPOST SA

Issy les Moulineaux, France

Category Company
Founded 1999
Sector Business Services
DESCRIPTION

GEOPOST SA provides global express parcel services. The company specializes in B to B express parcels.


Deal Context for Seller #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector: Transportation 2 of 2
Type: Divestiture 2 of 2
Country: France 1 of 1
Year: 2023 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-01-28 Tigers

Hong Kong, China

Tigers is a logistics and transportation company, that specializes in bespoke supply chain solutions, e-fulfillment, and transportation by air, sea, and road. Tigers was founded in 2011 and is based in Hong Kong.

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