Investment Summary

OMERS Infrastructure and CVC Capital Partners Invest In Exolum

On January 27, 2016, infrastructure investor OMERS Infrastructure and private equity firm CVC Capital Partners invested in transportation company Exolum from Ardian, Global Infrastructure Partners and iCON Infrastructure

Investment Highlights
  • This is OMERS Infrastructure’s 2nd and CVC Capital Partners’ 2nd transaction in the Transportation sector.
  • This is OMERS Infrastructure’s 1st and CVC Capital Partners’ 14th transaction in Spain.

Investment Summary

Date 2016-01-27
Target Exolum
Sector Transportation
Investor(s) OMERS Infrastructure
CVC Capital Partners
Sellers(s) Ardian
Global Infrastructure Partners
iCON Infrastructure
Deal Type Stake Purchase

Target

Exolum

Madrid, Spain
Exolum is a provider of transportation and storage for refined oil products. The company handles a variety of refined fuels which are utilized by the land, aviation and marine transport sectors. Exolum was founded in 1927 and is based in Madrid, Spain.

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Investor(S) 2

Investor

OMERS Infrastructure

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Infrastructure
Founded 1990
Size Mega
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

OMERS Infrastructure is the infrastructure investment arm of Canadian pension plan OMERS. OMERS targets 'large-scale' infrastructure investments valued in excess of $1 billion where the firm can commit at least $200 million of equity capital. Prospective opportunities generally possess significant governmental or regulatory barriers to entry, as well as stable cash-flows linked to long-term contracts. Specific areas of interest include energy (generation, transmission and distribution networks), transportation (transportation gateways, rail corridors, ports and airports), institutional facilities (hospitals, long-term care facilities and schools), and government-regulated services (laboratory diagnostic services, satellite and other communications networks and land registry services). OMERS was formed in 1990 and is based in Toronto.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 31 of 53
Sector (Transportation) 2 of 5
Type (Stake Purchase) 3 of 10
Country (Spain) 1 of 2
Year (2016) 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-12-15 TransGrid

Sydney, Australia

Transgrid operates and manages a high voltage electricity transmission network that connects key Australian generators, distributors and major end users. TransGrid was founded in 1950 and is based in Sydney, Australia.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-02-26 London City Airport

London, United Kingdom

London City Airport an offers access to over 45 destinations within the United Kingdom, Europe and the United States. The airport is an integral part of the London airport system and offers a service proposition based around location, convenience, speed and customer service. London City Airport was founded in 1985 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Buy -
Investor

CVC Capital Partners

Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1981
PE ASSETS 177.0B EUR
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

CVC Capital Partners is a global private equity firm focused on investments in large companies located in Europe, North America, and Asia. CVC looks for opportunities with stable cash flows and talented management, and will consider businesses in a variety of industries. Target sectors include textiles, industrial products, waste management, building materials, energy/utilities, business services, financial services, distribution, healthcare, media, semiconductors, and gaming. CVC can handle transactions valued from €200 million to €10 billion. CVC Capital Partners was formed in 1981 and is based in Luxembourg.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 185 of 323
Sector (Transportation) 2 of 5
Type (Stake Purchase) 15 of 42
Country (Spain) 14 of 19
Year (2016) 1 of 12
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-12-23 Softex Indonesia

Central Jakarta, Indonesia

Softex Indonesia manufactures and sells paper-based personal care products. Softex has a long heritage in Indonesia; the Company started selling sanitary napkins in 1976 under the Softex brand, and launched its own baby diaper brand in 1994. In Indonesia, Softex is the 2nd largest player in the overall baby diaper and adult diaper markets, and the 3rd largest player in the feminine care market.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-02-03 Skybox Security

San Jose, California, United States

Skybox Security is a provider of firewall network compliance and IT risk analysis software for cybersecurity. Skybox Security helps customers predict and prevent critical IT security and compliance exposures before they cause harm, even on the most complex IT networks. Skybox Security was established in 2002 and is based in San Jose, California.

Buy -

Seller(S) 3

SELLER

Ardian

Paris, France

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1996
PE ASSETS 125.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Ardian is a mega-sized diversified investment group focused on opportunities worldwide. Ardian invests across and manages funds focused on small and mid-sized buyouts, growth capital financings, mezzanine, infrastructure, real estate, and co-investment opportunities. Ardian's small-buyouts group targets controlling interests in French, German, and Italian businesses valued up to €100 million. It's mid-sized buyout group seeks businesses valued up €1.5 billion and does not have any geographic limitations. The Infrastructure team looks for European opportunities and can commit up to €150 million per transaction. The Mezzanine group supports junior capital commitments of €5 to €80 million. In addition to direct investing, Ardian also manages various private equity fund-of-funds. Ardian was founded in 1996 and is based in Paris.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 112 of 222
Sector (Transportation) 4 of 5
Type (Stake Purchase) 4 of 13
Country (Spain) 3 of 7
Year (2016) 4 of 17
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-01-21 Hamnefjell Vinkraft

Norway

Hamnefjell Vinkraft consists in the construction and operation of a 51.8 MW ready to build wind farm in Northern Norway alongside wind developer Finnmark Kraft AS. Hamnefjell Vinkraft is based in Norway.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-02-01 Solina

Bréal-Sous-Monfort, France

Solina is a European manufacturer of ingredient and seasoning blends for the food industry. The company serves more than eighteen thousand clients with 2, 250 employees across twenty-seven sites across Europe and Canada. It is exposed to resilient food consumption markets and to secular growth trends fuelled by the shift in food consumption towards more premium and natural ingredients. Solina puts sustainability at the center of its activities by creating healthier food solutions and more sustainable diets as well as by contributing to the development of meat alternatives. Solina was formed in 1988 and is based in Bréal-Sous-Monfort, France.

Buy -
SELLER

Global Infrastructure Partners

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Infrastructure
Founded 2007
PE ASSETS 115.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) is a global investment firm that invests in infrastructure assets worldwide. GIP looks to work in partnership with the public sector and other stakeholders to improve infrastructure for the community by drawing on its global capability and applying industrial best practices to enhance operating efficiencies. The Firm focuses on larger scale investments in assets that provide essential services, have high barriers to entry and offer significant governance positions. GIP primarily targets opportunities in OECD countries, while maintaining a global perspective and the flexibility to pursue assets with the potential for attractive risk-adjusted returns in selected non-OECD countries. Global Infrastructure Partners was established in 2007 and is headquartered in New York, New York.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 6
Sector (Transportation) 1 of 1
Type (Stake Purchase) 1 of 3
Country (Spain) 1 of 1
Year (2016) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-03-27 Competitive Power Ventures Holdings

Silver Spring, Maryland, United States

Competitive Power Ventures Holdings, LLC (CPV) is a North American electric power generation development and asset management company headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland, with offices in Braintree, Massachusetts, San Francisco, California, and Toronto, Canada.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-02-26 London City Airport

London, United Kingdom

London City Airport an offers access to over 45 destinations within the United Kingdom, Europe and the United States. The airport is an integral part of the London airport system and offers a service proposition based around location, convenience, speed and customer service. London City Airport was founded in 1985 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Sell -
SELLER

iCON Infrastructure

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Infrastructure
Founded 2004
PE ASSETS 8.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

iCON Infrastructure is an independent private equity firm focused on investing in infrastructure assets throughout Europe and North America. iCON targets mid-market opportunities covering transportation, utilities, communications, energy, and environmental. iCON Infrastructure was founded in 2004 and is based in London, England.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 5
Sector (Transportation) 1 of 1
Type (Stake Purchase) 1 of 1
Country (Spain) 1 of 1
Year (2016) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-04-01 Service Terminal Rotterdam

Botlek Rotterdam, Netherlands

Service Terminal Rotterdam owns and operates a modern and state of the art bunker fuel terminal. Service Terminal Rotterdam was founded in 2003 and is based in Botlek Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-08-11 Gasnätet Stockholm AB

Stockholm, Sweden

Gasnätet Stockholm AB owns gas transmission network in the Stockholm region and is involved in the development, operation and maintenance of them. Gas network currently consists of about 60 mil for natural gas pipes in Stockholm, Solna and Sundbyberg and a 4 mil long vehicle gas.

Buy -