M&A Deal Summary

Olyos Group Acquires EA Pharma

On November 22, 2023, Olyos Group acquired life science company EA Pharma from LFPI Group, Motion Equity Partners, Omnes Capital and HarbourVest Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Olyos Group’s 1st transaction in the Life Science sector.
  • This is Olyos Group’s 1st transaction in France.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2023-11-22
Target EA Pharma
Sector Life Science
Buyer(s) Olyos Group
Sellers(s) LFPI Group
Motion Equity Partners
Omnes Capital
HarbourVest Partners
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

EA Pharma

Vallauris, France
EA Pharma is a pharmaceutical company specialized in production and distribution of drugs, food supplements, and cosmetics. EA Pharma was formed in 2006 and is based in Vallauris, France.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Olyos Group

Mougins, France

Category Company
Sector Life Science
Employees450
DESCRIPTION

Olyos is an international pharmaceutical group expert in natural health and nutrition. Olyos Group is based in Mougins, France.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Life Science) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 1
Country (France) 1 of 1
Year (2023) 1 of 1

Seller(S) 4

SELLER

LFPI Group

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Asset Manager
PE ASSETS 3.0B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

LFPI Group is a French asset management firm focused on a variety of alternative investment strategies. The Firm invests in private equity, private debt, real estate, as well as fixed income and equity. LFPI's private equity practice looks to invest or co-invest in French businesses with €10 to €500 of annual revenue. Sectors of interest include food, health, construction, distribution, and business services. LFPI Group is headquartered in Paris.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 5
Sector (Life Science) 2 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 3 of 3
Country (France) 4 of 4
Year (2023) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-06-07 Uperio

Essex, United Kingdom

Uperio is specialist in rental, distribution, and services of tower cranes. Uperio, which has a fleet of more than 2 cranes, operates in France, Luxembourg, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Sweden, and also operates in the United States. Uperio was founded in 2007 and is based in Essex, United Kingdom.

Sell -
SELLER

Motion Equity Partners

Paris, France

Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2001
PE ASSETS 1.0B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Motion Equity Partners is a European private equity firm that targets large buyouts and turnaround situations valued up to €300 million. Broad areas of interest include consumer (leisure, retail, household and consumer goods, food/beverages), industrial (building materials, automotive, manufacturing, chemicals), business services (outsourced services, logistics and transportation, facilities management), and healthcare services and equipment. Motion prefers opportunities located in France, the UK, Germany, and Italy and looks to commit €20 to €80 per transaction. Motion Equity Partners was established in 2001 and is headquartered in Paris.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 32 of 32
Sector (Life Science) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 17 of 17
Country (France) 8 of 8
Year (2023) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-11-22 Olyos Group

Mougins, France

Olyos is an international pharmaceutical group expert in natural health and nutrition. Olyos Group is based in Mougins, France.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-02-21 Axience Group

Pantin, France

Axience Group is a laboratory specialized in development and commercialization of veterinary products. Axience Group develops and commercializes pharmaceutical and OTC products primarily for pets, under its two brands Axience and Anidev. Axience Group was founded in 2001 and is based in Pantin, France.

Buy -
SELLER

Omnes Capital

Paris, France

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2004
PE ASSETS 5.7B EUR
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Omnes Capital formerly known as Credit Agricole Private Equity (CAPE) is the investment arm of financial services group Credit Agricole. Omnes Capital looks to invest in a range of investment stages and transaction types, including LBO/expansion, venture capital, mezzanine, renewable energy, co-investment, infrastructure, and special situations. The Firm's LBO/expansion group looks to invest €25 to €80 million to support growth initiatives and buyouts of small and mid-cap businesses operating in a variety of industries. Omnes Capital generally invests in businesses operating in France and Italy. Omnes Capital's mezzanine area was formed in 2002 and looks to provide €5 to €30 million of junior capital to similar sized established businesses. In addition to Omnes Capital's traditional equity and subordinated debt investment arm, the Firm also invests in infrastructure projects as well as provides capital for distressed businesses with €10 to €150 million in revenue. Omnes Capital was formed in 2004 and is based in Paris.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 113 of 115
Sector (Life Science) 6 of 6
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 51 of 52
Country (France) 88 of 88
Year (2023) 4 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-03-09 Tennaxia

Changé, France

Tennaxia is a publisher of SaaS solutions to help listed companies and SMEs/mid-market companies in France with their CSR strategies. The company's mission is to help clients managing their CSR performance (Corporate Social Responsibility), facilitating their HSE governance EHS governance (Environment, Health, and Safety), reducing EHS risks and costs, complying with their main regulatory obligations, and anticipate stakeholder expectations. Tennaxia was founded in 2001 and is based in Changé, France.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-12-05 Delete Group

Helsinki, Finland

Delete Group is a full-service environmental services provider. The company provides clients with business-critical services that require specialized knowledge and specialized equipment. Its business is divided into three business areas: industrial and real estate services, demolition services and recycling and waste disposal services. Delete Group was formed in 2010 and is based in Helsinki, Finland.

Sell -
SELLER

HarbourVest Partners

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1978
PE ASSETS 86.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

HarbourVest Partners, LLC is an investment firm that makes investments in new private equity partnerships, acquires secondary interests, and makes direct investments in operating companies. HarbourVest's largest investment area is investments in private equity funds, comprising of approximately 2/3 of HarbourVest's assets. HarbourVest's direct investment group looks for investments in growth oriented businesses at a variety of stages. The Group generally targets co-investments of $5 to $100 million, growth capital financings of $5 to $40 million, or mezzanine commitments of $5 to $20 million. Sectors of interest include software, hardware, data communications, telecommunications, and financial services. HarbourVest was formed in 1997 to assume the business of Hancock Venture Partners which was formed in 1982. HarbourVest Partners is based in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in London, Tokyo, and Hong Kong.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 128 of 134
Sector (Life Science) 5 of 5
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 55 of 58
Country (France) 3 of 3
Year (2023) 6 of 6
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-10-30 Profi

Timisoara, Romania

Profi is a supermarket chain in Romania, operating 65 stores in 47 Romanian cities. Profi is the modern retail network with the largest geographical expansion in Romania. Profi was founded in 2000 and is based in Timisoara, Romania.

Sell €1.3B
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-01-09 Mineral

Portland, Oregon, United States

Mineral is a cloud-based platform for HR solutions company that provides expert HR-related advice and training to employers. Mineral was founded in 2005 and is based in Portland, Oregon.

Sell -