M&A Deal Summary

Seven2 Acquires Infraneo

On July 11, 2023, private equity firm Seven2 acquired engineering company Infraneo from Sparring Capital

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Seven2’s 2nd transaction in the Engineering sector.
  • This is Seven2’s 25th transaction in France.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2023-07-11
Target Infraneo
Sector Engineering
Buyer(s) Seven2
Sellers(s) Sparring Capital
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

Infraneo

Pantin, France
Infraneo is an engineering group specialized in infrastructure management that provides inspection, diagnostic and consulting solutions to optimize the management of infrastructure throughout its lifecycle. Infraneo was founded in 1997 and is based in Pantin, France.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Seven2

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1972
PE ASSETS 5.0B EUR
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Seven2 is a private equity firm focused on investments in listed and unlisted small and midcap companies located in Continental Europe. The Firm targets growing businesses in the tech and telecom, consumer, and healthcare services sectors valued between €10 million and €1 billion. Seven2 generally has a five year investment horizon and considers minority and majority positions. Seven2 was established in 1972 and is headquartered in Paris, France.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 32 of 37
Sector: Engineering M&A 2 of 3
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 14 of 17
Country: France M&A 25 of 27
Year: 2023 M&A 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-02-21 Porsolt

Le Genest-Saint-Isle, France

Porsolt is a global preclinical Contract Research Organization (CRO) that works with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, academic institutes, and not-for-profit organizations, offering specialized preclinical testing services across many disease areas, physiological systems, and processes. It provides a range of services including drug discovery, screening, as well as efficacy and pharmacological safety testing, using both standardized and innovative techniques in full compliance with GLP (ICH S7). Porsolt was founded in 1984 and is based in Le Genest-Saint-Isle, France.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-11-27 Diapason

Paris, France

Diapason provides a software solution that meets the digital needs of financial management. The solution optimizes cash management, automates and secures payments, and manages risk related to securities portfolios. Diapason was founded in 1990 and is based in Paris, France.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Sparring Capital

Paris, France

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2002
PE ASSETS 850M EUR
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Sparring Capital is a private equity firm focused on acquiring majority positions in private medium-sized French companies. Pragma looks to fund leveraged buyouts and development capital financings of businesses with high barriers to entry and that lead their respective market niches. The Firm typically seeks companies with at least €10 million in revenue and at least €1.5 million of EBITDA. Sparring Capital was formed in 2002 and is based in Paris.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 20 of 21
Sector: Engineering M&A 1 of 1
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 9 of 10
Country: France M&A 19 of 20
Year: 2023 M&A 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-03-01 SMM Composites

Lanester, France

SMM Composites is specialised in designing and manufacturing composite moulds and pieces. SMM Composites was founded in 1984 and is based in Lanester, France.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-07-28 Pure Trade

Paris, France

Pure Trade is a provider of design and manufacturer of expertise in the beauty packaging industry. The Company offers a wide range of highly customized products, such as makeup palettes, compact cases, pouches and bags, accessories, Spa offers, and packaging solutions. Pure Trade’s client portfolio includes among others Dior, Givenchy Parfums, YSL Beauty, Lancôme, Valentino, Guerlain, Clarins, Jimmy Choo Parfums, Burberry Beauty, Mugler, Azzaro Parfums, Jean Paul Gaultier Parfums, Prada Beauty, Paco Rabanne Parfums, Marc Jacobs Beauty. Pure Trade was founded in 1996 and is based in Paris, France.

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