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Naxicap Partners, CAPZA and Euro Capital Partners Acquire ITAL Express

On May 16, 2024, private equity firms Naxicap Partners, CAPZA and Euro Capital Partners acquired distribution company ITAL Express from Azulis Capital and CAPZA

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Naxicap Partners’ 8th, CAPZA’s 7th and Euro Capital Partners’ 1st transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is Naxicap Partners’ 130th, CAPZA’s 101st and Euro Capital Partners’ 1st transaction in France.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2024-05-16
Target ITAL Express
Sector Distribution
Buyer(s) Naxicap Partners
CAPZA
Euro Capital Partners
Sellers(s) Azulis Capital
CAPZA
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

ITAL Express

Châlons-en-Champagne, France
ITAL Express is a distance-selling specialist in spare parts for trucking, tractors, and utility vehicles. ITAL Express is one of the independent parts distribution players in France dedicated to the clientele of garages, mechanics, agents, dealers, carriers, corporate and public authorities. ITAL Express was founded in 1975 and is based in Châlons-en-Champagne, France.

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Buyer(S) 3

Buyer

Naxicap Partners

Paris, France

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 STATS #
Overall 138 of 138
Sector (Distribution) 8 of 8
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 63 of 63
Country (France) 130 of 130
Year (2024) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-11-09 SOLUTYS Group

Lisses, France

SOLUTYS Group specializes in the integration of identification, traceability and professional digital mobility solutions. The Group offers a comprehensive range of hardware and software products, through top-tier partnerships with manufacturers and market leaders such as Zebra and Honeywell, as well as high value-added technical services: site surveys and network audits, technical integration, consultancy, etc. SOLUTYS Group was founded in 2002 and is based in Lisses, France.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-01-21 Secure-IC

Cesson-Sevigne, France

Secure-IC is a provider of end-to-end cybersecurity solutions for embedded systems and connected objects. Secure-IC was founded in 2010 and is based in Cesson-Sevigne, France.

Sell -
Buyer

CAPZA

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2004
PE ASSETS 9.0B EUR
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

CAPZA is a provider of equity and junior capital to small and medium-sized unlisted French companies. CAPZA does not have any sector preferences and looks to invest in companies valued from €20 to €400 million. CAPZA was formed in 2004 and is based in Paris.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 116 of 116
Sector (Distribution) 7 of 7
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 42 of 42
Country (France) 101 of 101
Year (2024) 7 of 7
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-05-06 Groupe Saint Aubin

Paray-le-Monial, France

Groupe Saint Aubin is a frozen and fresh foods producer. Groupe Saint Aubin was founded in 1819 and is based in Paray-le-Monial, France.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-07-24 Octime Group

Biron, France

Octime Group creates innovative packaged HR software solutions for time management and staff scheduling. Octime Group supports its clients abroad and it offers in several countries through its own agencies and local partners. Octime Group was founded in 1998 and is based in Biron, France.

Sell -
Buyer

Euro Capital Partners

Vienna, Austria
Category Private Equity Firm
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Euro Capital Partners is an independent private equity firm that targets mid-sized buyouts and investments in growth companies. Euro Capital will consider opportunities throughout Europe. Euro Capital Partners is based in Vienna.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector (Distribution) 1 of 1
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 2 of 2
Country (France) 1 of 1
Year (2024) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2000-01-01 Österreichische Staatsdruckerei

Vienna, Austria

Österreichische Staatsdruckerei is a services and information technology company that assists with travel documents, such as ePassports, machine readable passports and visa labels, which are sold to an international clientele. Österreichische Staatsdruckerei is based in Vienna, Austria.

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Seller(S) 2

SELLER

Azulis Capital

Paris, France

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2000
PE ASSETS 1.0B EUR
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Azulis Capital is a private equity investment firm that targets buyout, recapitalization, and growth capital investments in France. Azulis looks to invest in mid-sized businesses with €20 to €120 million in enterprise value. Sectors of interest include consumer products and services, manufacturing, communications, healthcare, and chemicals. Azulis generally seeks to commit between €7 and €30 million per transaction. Azulis Capital was formerly known as Banexi Capital and is based in Paris.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 49 of 49
Sector (Distribution) 4 of 4
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 2 of 2
Country (France) 49 of 49
Year (2024) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-01-29 Meotec

Boulogne-Billancourt, France

Meotec is a consulting firm specializing in project and purchasing management. More than 300 consultants support customers in five different skills: project management, procurement, economic performance, quality and processes, and interim management. Meotec was founded in 2005 and is based in Boulogne-Billancourt, France.

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SELLER

CAPZA

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2004
PE ASSETS 9.0B EUR
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

CAPZA is a provider of equity and junior capital to small and medium-sized unlisted French companies. CAPZA does not have any sector preferences and looks to invest in companies valued from €20 to €400 million. CAPZA was formed in 2004 and is based in Paris.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 47 of 48
Sector (Distribution) 4 of 4
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 2 of 2
Country (France) 44 of 45
Year (2024) 4 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-05-06 Groupe Saint Aubin

Paray-le-Monial, France

Groupe Saint Aubin is a frozen and fresh foods producer. Groupe Saint Aubin was founded in 1819 and is based in Paray-le-Monial, France.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-07-24 Octime Group

Biron, France

Octime Group creates innovative packaged HR software solutions for time management and staff scheduling. Octime Group supports its clients abroad and it offers in several countries through its own agencies and local partners. Octime Group was founded in 1998 and is based in Biron, France.

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