M&A Deal Summary

Permira Acquires Exclusive Group

On April 13, 2018, private equity firm Permira acquired information technology company Exclusive Group from Cobepa SA and Intermediate Capital Group

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Permira’s 7th transaction in the Information Technology sector.
  • This is Permira’s 5th transaction in France.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2018-04-13
Target Exclusive Group
Sector Information Technology
Buyer(s) Permira
Sellers(s) Cobepa SA
Intermediate Capital Group
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

Exclusive Group

Boulogne Billancourt, France
Exclusive Group is a provider of value-added services and technologies (“VAST”) for cybersecurity and cloud migration. Exclusive Group was founded in 2003 and is based in Boulogne Billancourt, France.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Permira

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1985
PE ASSETS 75.0B EUR
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Permira is a mega-sized private equity firm that targets large company investments around the world. Permira invests to support acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, take-privates, turnarounds, and growth buyouts. Areas of interest include healthcare, financial services, chemicals, consumer products and services, industrial products and services, technology, media, and telecom. Permira will consider opportunities in Europe, Asia, and North America. Permira was formed in 1985 and has offices in Menlo Park, Frankfurt, Luxembourg, London, Hong Kong, Madrid, Milan, Paris, Stockholm, Tokyo, Guernsey and New York City.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 118 of 161
Sector (Information Technology) 7 of 12
Type (Secondary Buyout) 28 of 43
Country (France) 5 of 7
Year (2018) 4 of 12
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-04-13 Exclusive Networks

Boulogne-Billancourt, France

Exclusive Networks is an independent value-added distributor (VAD) for the EMEA region, specialising in the marketing of solutions for businesses in the areas of cybersecurity, data centres and associated value-added services. Exclusive Networks was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Boulogne-Billancourt, France.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-05-01 Synamedia

Middlesex, United Kingdom

Synamedia is a global provider of video software and solutions to the Pay TV industry. Synamedia helps operators secure their video content, deliver rich experiences to their end viewers across channels and devices, and offers next-generation piracy protection and advertising solutions. Synamedia was formed in 2018 and is based in Middlesex, England.

Buy -

Seller(S) 2

SELLER

Cobepa SA

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1957
PE ASSETS 2.5B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Cobepa S.A. is a global investment group focused on growth capital investments (acquiring significant minority stakes) and leveraged buyout transactions. Cobepa invests in established companies with business models, sustainable market positions, and strong management teams. Sectors of interest include transportation, industrial, retail, financial services, and business services. The Firm generally pursues opportunities throughout Europe and North America, however Cobepa also targets opportunities in Asia and South America. Cobepa was originally established in 1957 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium


DEAL STATS #
Overall 14 of 19
Sector (Information Technology) 3 of 4
Type (Secondary Buyout) 6 of 9
Country (France) 5 of 8
Year (2018) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-04-13 Exclusive Networks

Boulogne-Billancourt, France

Exclusive Networks is an independent value-added distributor (VAD) for the EMEA region, specialising in the marketing of solutions for businesses in the areas of cybersecurity, data centres and associated value-added services. Exclusive Networks was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Boulogne-Billancourt, France.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-11-02 BioAgilytix

Durham, North Carolina, United States

BioAgilytix is a bioanalytical testing laboratory focused on large molecule bioanalysis for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and agriculture industries. BioAgilytix Lab's mission is to provide outsourced analysis of biological samples that support the work of companies seeking regulatory approval of their biopharmaceutical and agricultural products. BioAgilytix was founded in 2008 and is based in Durham, North Carolina.

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SELLER

Intermediate Capital Group

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Mezzanine Finance Firm
Founded 1989
PE ASSETS 74.5B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Intermediate Capital Group (ICG) is a global mezzanine finance firm. IGC looks to provide junior capital to support a wide range of transactions, including buyouts, debt restructurings, and development financing. The Firm generally invests alongside financial sponsors and management teams in transactions valued from €250 million to €1 billion. ICG was formed in 1989 and is headquartered in London.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 193 of 217
Sector (Information Technology) 3 of 4
Type (Secondary Buyout) 73 of 83
Country (France) 50 of 58
Year (2018) 2 of 6
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-04-04 Sogal

Chemille in Anjou, France

Sogal is a manufacturer of custom-made sliding doors and wardrobe and storage spaces. Sogal was founded in 1982 and is based in Chemille in Anjou, France.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-04-27 Tegel

Auckland, New Zealand

Tegel manufactures a range of other processed meat products, including sausages, for which it is the country's second-largest producer. It has a network of 38 breeder farms, three hatcheries, 93 farms, three processing plants, and five distribution centers. Tegel was established in 1961 and is based in Auckland, New Zealand.

Sell NZ$438M