Secondary Buyout • Transportation

Naxicap Partners Acquires European Cargo Services

On April 16, 2018, private equity firm Naxicap Partners acquired transportation company European Cargo Services from Alpha Group

Acquisition Context
  • This is Naxicap Partners’ 2nd transaction in the Transportation sector.
  • This is Naxicap Partners’ 102nd transaction in France.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date April 16, 2018
Target European Cargo Services
Sector Transportation
Buyer(s) Naxicap Partners
Sellers(s) Alpha Group
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target Company

European Cargo Services

Roissy, France
European Cargo Services is a broker representing airlines for the sale of air cargo capacity to freight forwarders. ECS also undertakes two complementary activities: handling (stock and preparation of goods before shipment) and chartering. European Cargo Services was founded in 1998 and is based in Roissy, France.
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Buyer Overview 1

Buyer

Naxicap Partners

Paris, France

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2005
PE ASSETS 6.7B EUR
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Naxicap Partners is a private equity firm focused on leveraged buyouts and growth capital investments in small to medium-sized businesses in France, the Benelux, Spain, and Germany. Naxicap invests in a variety of sectors including business services, technology, healthcare, food, real estate, and consumer products. Naxicap Partners was established in 2005 and is headquartered in Paris, France.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 106 of 144
Sector: Transportation 2 of 2
Type: Secondary Buyout 26 of 39
Country: France 102 of 135
Year: 2018 2 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-01-03 Wichard Group

Thiers, France

Wichard Group manufactures marine hardware products and specialist in hot-drop forging for the medical, automotive, parachute hardware and aeronautic cutlery. Wichard Group was founded in 1919 and is based in Thiers, France.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-04-19 Le Paradis du Fruit SAS

Paris, France

Le Paradis du Fruit SAS is a provider who owns and operates a chain of bars and restaurants. Le Paradis du Fruit was founded in 1981 and is based in Paris.

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Seller Profile 1

SELLER

Alpha Group

Paris, France

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1985
PE ASSETS 2.0B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Alpha Group is a European private equity firm specializing in LBOs and development capital investments. The Firm seeks to invest in companies throughout Europe, including Germany, Switzerland, Italy, France, and Benelux as well as some eastern European countries. The Firm seeks to commit €50 to €125 million in companies valued between €100 and €500 million. Alpha typically takes majority control and arranges for founders or key managers to co-invest. Sectors of interest include Consumer & Leisure, Fashion & Design, Industrial Manufacturing and Service & Distibution. Alpha Group was formed in 1985 and is based in Paris.


Deal Context for Seller #
Overall 35 of 40
Sector: Transportation 1 of 1
Type: Secondary Buyout 24 of 27
Country: France 18 of 20
Year: 2018 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-11-15 IPCOM

Melle, Belgium

IPCOM is a provider of distribution and conversion of innovative solutions for thermal insulation, high-temperature insulation, passive fire protection, and acoustic insulation. IPCOM was founded in 2010 and is based in Melle, Belgium.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-08-03 Calligaris

Manzano, Italy

Calligaris is a designer, manufacturer, and distributor of contemporary furniture. Calligaris catalog includes tables, chairs, sofas, tableware, and lightings, made of wood, metal, and plastic. Calligaris was founded in 1923 and is based in Manzano, Italy.

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