Investment Summary

Omnes Capital, Louis Dreyfus Company B.V. and Impala SAS Exits Neoen

On October 17, 2018, invested in energy services and equipment company Neoen from Omnes Capital, Louis Dreyfus Company B.V. and Impala SAS

Investment Highlights
  • This is transaction in the Energy Services and Equipment sector.
  • This is transaction in France.
Investment Fate
  • Neoen was sold to a consortium of buyers in 2024.
  • Neoen was sold to a consortium of buyers in 2025.

Investment Summary

Date 2018-10-17
Target Neoen
Sector Energy Services and Equipment
Sellers(s) Omnes Capital
Louis Dreyfus Company B.V.
Impala SAS
Deal Type IPO

Target

Neoen

Paris, France
Neoen develops, finances, builds and operates green power facilities in France, enabling farmers, local authorities and companies to realize their renewable energy potential. Neoen offers a range of technologies capable of providing a rapid, large-scale response to the objectives drawn up by France's "Grenelle Environnement" think-tank and to France's energy ambitions, by generating power from various sources: solar photovoltaic, on- and offshore wind, biomass, and methane recovery. Neoen was founded in 2008 and is based in Paris, France.

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Seller(S) 3

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 95 of 118
Sector: Energy Services and Equipment M&A 1 of 1
Type: IPO M&A Deals 10 of 10
Country: France M&A 74 of 89
Year: 2018 M&A 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-10-17 Nemera

Lyon, France

Nemera engages in the design, development, and manufacture of drug delivery devices including auto-injectors, inhalers, insulin pens, eye droppers, and pumps from four state-of-the-art manufacturing sites in France, Germany, and the US. Its products are sold to a variety of blue-chip customers from the pharmaceutical, biotech, and generics industries. Nemera was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Lyon, France.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-12-05 Elettrostudio Energia

Venice-Mestre, France

Elettrostudio Energia specializes in electricity generation, transportation, and distribution. The company was dedicated to green energy generation from wind, solar, biomass and hydroelectric sources. Elettrostudio Energia was founded in 1985 and is based in Venice-Mestre, France.

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SELLER

Louis Dreyfus Company B.V.

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Category Company
Founded 1851
Sector Agriculture
DESCRIPTION

Louis Dreyfus Company is at the heart of the agricultural industry, with a diversified portfolio covering the entire value chain, from origination to distribution. Company are a merchant and processor of agricultural goods, operating a significant network of assets around the world. We help people around the world meet their everyday needs for nourishment: getting the right product to the right location, at the right time. Company diversified product range, extensive geographical reach, integrated value chain, best-in-class risk management, merchandizing expertise, and strong community relationships, all ensure that Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) performs consistently amidst changing markets.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector: Energy Services and Equipment M&A 1 of 1
Type: IPO M&A Deals 1 of 1
Country: France M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2018 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-07-24 Solevo

Geneva, Switzerland

Solevo is a specialty chemicals distribution platform operating across eight countries in West and Central Africa, delivering critical inputs to high GDP contributing sectors in life sciences and industrials. Solevo offers a one-stop-shop for a range of inputs and chemicals including agriculture, also providing support for over one million small holder farmers, helping them to secure their livelihoods through increased yields and greater crop security, resulting in improved food security and climate resilience across Africa. Solevo was founded in 1918 and is based in Geneva, Switzerland.

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SELLER

Impala SAS

Paris, France

Category Company
Founded 2011
Sector Diversified
Employees6,000
DESCRIPTION

Impala SAS is a diversified company in energy, manufacturing, brands and asset management. Impala was established in 2011 and is based in Paris, France.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Energy Services and Equipment M&A 1 of 1
Type: IPO M&A Deals 1 of 1
Country: France M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2018 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2009-07-02 Neoen

Paris, France

Neoen develops, finances, builds and operates green power facilities in France, enabling farmers, local authorities and companies to realize their renewable energy potential. Neoen offers a range of technologies capable of providing a rapid, large-scale response to the objectives drawn up by France's "Grenelle Environnement" think-tank and to France's energy ambitions, by generating power from various sources: solar photovoltaic, on- and offshore wind, biomass, and methane recovery. Neoen was founded in 2008 and is based in Paris, France.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-02-04 Roger & Gallet

Paris, France

Roger & Gallet provides a rich catalogue of fragrance-based products including perfumes, toiletries and skincare. Roger & Gallet was established in 1862 and is based in Paris, France.

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