M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2018-11-30 |
| Target | Sopral |
| Sector | Food |
| Buyer(s) |
Parquest Capital
IDIA Capital Investissement |
| Sellers(s) | Avril Group |
| Deal Type | Divestiture |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2002 |
| PE ASSETS | 610M EUR |
| Size | Middle-Market |
| Type | Sector Focused |
Parquest Capital is a private equity firm focused on acquiring and investing in mid-sized French companies. The Firm pursues companies with €20 to €150 million in revenue and is capable of committing up to €100 million per transaction. Sectors of interest include business services, consumer products, retail, and healthcare. Parquest Capital was originally established in 2002 as a unit of ING Insurance's French practice. Parquest Capital is based in Paris, France.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 26 of 34 |
| Sector: Food M&A | 3 of 4 |
| Type: Divestiture M&A Deals | 1 of 1 |
| Country: France M&A | 25 of 33 |
| Year: 2018 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-11-07 |
Polyexpert SAS
Paris, France Polyexpert SAS is a loss-adjusters and claims management service providers, serving insurance companies, brokers and corporates. Polyexpert SAS was founded in 1997 and is based in Paris, France. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-02-20 |
Eres Group
Paris, France Eres Group is a distributor of employee savings products (PEE, PEI, PERCO and PERCOI) and pension insurance products (PERP, company PERP) through a network of more than 1,700 IFAs, insurance brokers and accountants. Eres Group was founded in 2005 and is based in Paris, France. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Corporate Investor |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1980 |
| PE ASSETS | 2.9B EUR |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Focused |
IDIA Capital is a long-term agroindustry investor. Specific areas of interest include sectors related to the food industry, wine, agriculture production, and forestry. IDIA typically provides growth capital and can commit €1 to €50 million per transaction. IDIA is a unit of Credit Agricole Group’s Private Equity & Finance Division. The Firm is based in Paris.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 55 of 114 |
| Sector: Food M&A | 8 of 11 |
| Type: Divestiture M&A Deals | 1 of 2 |
| Country: France M&A | 54 of 112 |
| Year: 2018 M&A | 9 of 11 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-11-01 |
Transarc
Dijon, France Transarc provides transportation services in France. Transarc covers most segments of the passenger transport market by coach, in particular school transport, regular lines, individualized or on-demand transport, staff transport, tourism, etc. Transarc was founded in 1932 and is based in Dijon, France. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-12-10 |
Whiskeys du Monde
Merignac, France Whiskeys du Monde is a distributor of spirits from around the world, the company unearths promising brands and ensures their development in France and Europe. Whiskeys du Monde was founded in 1999 and is based in Merignac, France. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1983 |
| Sector | Food |
| Employees | 7,350 |
| Revenue | 6.2B EUR (2017) |
Avril Group is an agro-industrial group, specialising in human nutrition, animal nutrition, renewable chemistry, and renewable energy. Avril Group was founded in 1983 and is based in Paris, France.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 1 of 1 |
| Sector: Food M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Type: Divestiture M&A Deals | 1 of 1 |
| Country: France M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Year: 2018 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-01-01 |
Sopral
Guichen, France Sopral provides quality dry extruded food and flake feed for cats, dogs, and horses. Sopral was founded in 1957 and is based in Guichen, France. |
Buy | - |
