Investment Summary

Quartus and Deutsche Beteiligungs Exits FDG Group

On February 24, 2017, asset manager Credit Mutuel Equity invested in distribution company FDG Group from Quartus and Deutsche Beteiligungs

Investment Highlights
  • This is Credit Mutuel Equity’s 2nd transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is Credit Mutuel Equity’s 98th transaction in France.

Investment Summary

Date 2017-02-24
Target FDG Group
Sector Distribution
Investor(s) Credit Mutuel Equity
Sellers(s) Quartus
Deutsche Beteiligungs
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

FDG Group

Orly, France
FDG Group is a food product distributor that designs, sources, and markets a wide range of goods to mass-retailers. FDG Group includes household items, haberdashery, hygiene & beauty products, toys, stationery, and more. FDG Group is based in Orly, France.

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Investor(S) 1

Investor
DESCRIPTION

CM-CIC Investissement is a financing and advisory group focused on supporting a variety of small to mid-sized companies operating in Western Europe. The Firm looks to fund businesses at all investment stages including venture, growth, and buyout situations. In addition to providing financing, CM-CIC also offers M&A advisory services. CM-CIC Investissement is based in Paris.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 102 of 188
Sector: Distribution M&A 2 of 8
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 12 of 21
Country: France M&A 98 of 161
Year: 2017 M&A 6 of 18
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-01-31 Idena

Sautron, France

Idena offers a new approach to animal nutrition, healthier and safer. The company improves the technical and economic performance of animal nutrition while respecting animal welfare and the environment. Idena was founded in 1995 and is based in Sautron, France.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-05-05 Marguet Groupe

Vuillecin, France

Marguet Groupe promotes and markets natural products (limestone, alluvial materials) used for various applications: road uses, prefabrication, ready-mix concrete. Marguet Groupe was founded in 1956 and is based in Vuillecin, France.

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Seller(S) 2

SELLER

Quartus

Paris, France

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1998
PE ASSETS 111M EUR
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Quartus is a French private equity firm that makes controlling or majority investments in middle-market companies valued between €50 and €250 million. Sectors of interest include business services, food, leisure/tourism, information technology, capital goods, and logistics. Quartus will consider a variety of investment situations including family successions, divestitures, consolidations, growth financings, and take privates. The Firm's target investment size is equity commitments larger than €30 million. Quartus was formed in 1998 and is based in Paris, France.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 11 of 11
Sector: Distribution M&A 3 of 3
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 5 of 5
Country: France M&A 11 of 11
Year: 2017 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-06-10 FDG Group

Orly, France

FDG Group is a food product distributor that designs, sources, and markets a wide range of goods to mass-retailers. FDG Group includes household items, haberdashery, hygiene & beauty products, toys, stationery, and more. FDG Group is based in Orly, France.

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SELLER

Deutsche Beteiligungs

Frankfurt, Germany

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1965
PE ASSETS 2.7B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Deutsche Beteiligungs is a publicly-traded German mid-market private equity firm focused primarily on management buyout transactions. The firm pursues companies with skilled management, strong market positions, positive earnings, and the potential to build additional value. Prospective companies typically generate annual sales of €50 to €500 million. The Firm's target transaction size ranges from €50 to €250 million. Sectors of interest include automotive supplies, fine chemicals, industrial services, logistics, machine/plant construction, and measuring/automation technology. Deutsche Beteiligungs was established in 1965 and became publicly-listed in 1985. The Firm is based in Frankfurt.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 12 of 39
Sector: Distribution M&A 1 of 1
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 3 of 12
Country: France M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2017 M&A 1 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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Bayreuth, Germany

Braun Connectivity Solutions is a specialist in cable systems and interior vehicle lighting. The company’s products connect a vehicle’s various sub-systems with its wire harness. Braun Connectivity Solutions was founded in 1993 and is based in Bayreuth, Germany.

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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-03-29 Radiologische Gemeinschaftspraxis Herne

Herne, Germany

Radiologische Gemeinschaftspraxis Herne is a provider of radiological service providers in the Rhein-Ruhr region with four locations in the Herne district. Radiologische Gemeinschaftspraxis Herne was founded in 1973 and is based in Herne, Germany.

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