Investment Summary

TCR Capital Exits Aresia

On July 21, 2017, family office Groupe Chevrillon invested in aerospace company Aresia from TCR Capital

Investment Highlights
  • This is Groupe Chevrillon’s 1st transaction in the Aerospace sector.
  • This is Groupe Chevrillon’s 4th transaction in France.
Investment Fate
  • Aresia was sold to a strategic buyer in 2021.

Investment Summary

Date 2017-07-21
Target Aresia
Sector Aerospace
Investor(s) Groupe Chevrillon
Sellers(s) TCR Capital
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

Aresia

Villeneuve la Garenne, France
Aresia (old) is a reference equipment supplier present on all types of aircraft (combat, mission or transport aircraft, commercial aircraft, helicopters, drones, etc). The company provides carriage equipment (pylons, ejectors, release units, cargo hooks), external fuel tanks, live-fire training systems and radar solutions for the armed forces, on-board electronic equipment, cabling and test benches, and flight controls and complex electromechanical subassemblies. Its mission is to design, manufacture and maintain equipment for the civil and defense aeronautical sector, with an ongoing requirement for industrial excellence and customer satisfaction. Aresia (old) is based in Villeneuve la Garenne, France.

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Investor(S) 1

DESCRIPTION

Groupe?Chevrillon is a family-owned evergreen private equity firm focused on investing in industrial, consumer, healthcare, and service companies across Europe and North America. The Firm partners with founders and management teams through control or minority stakes, providing long-term capital and hands-on strategic and operational support. Groupe Chevrillon was formed in 1992 and is based in Paris, France.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 15
Sector: Aerospace M&A 1 of 1
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 1 of 3
Country: France M&A 4 of 14
Year: 2017 M&A 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-07-01 Alain Milliat

Valence, France

Alain Milliat is a brand of premium fruit juice in France, with over 3,000 customers among restaurants, hotels, and specialty retailers. Alain Milliat was formed in 1997 and is based in Valence, France.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-12-21 Dugas

Paris, France

Dugas is a French wholesale distributor of premium spirits. Dugas offers one of the widest ranges of exclusive and premium brand name spirits in France and specializes in the fast-growing rum and whisky segments. The business sources its products directly from distilleries around the world, and actively supports them with branding, product and trade marketing, education and distribution services. Dugas was founded in 1980 and is based in Paris, France.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

TCR Capital

Paris, France

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1980
PE ASSETS 300M EUR
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

TCR Capital is an independent private equity firm specializing in middle-market French buyouts and corporate spin-offs. TCR invests in companies generating €20 to €200 million of revenue. TCR generally seeks to be the lead (or co-lead) investor and will consider both majority and minority positions. Sectors of interest include business services, consumer services, specialized distribution, leisure, and niche manufacturing. The Firm will not invest in real estate, business start-ups, turnarounds, heavy industry, or companies exposed to either technology or commodity risk. TCR Capital was formed in 1980 and is based in Paris.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 14 of 14
Sector: Aerospace M&A 1 of 1
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 9 of 9
Country: France M&A 13 of 13
Year: 2017 M&A 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-06-07 Intech

Rang-du-Fliers, France

Intech is a contract manufacturer of surgical instruments, implants, cases & trays, and silicone handles. With a highly renowned R&D team Intech develops valuable solutions for the industry with a range of turnkey equipment from its inception manufactures orthopedic surgical tools to be used in the highly demanding spinal surgery sector. Intech was established in 1999 and is based in Rang-du-Fliers, France.

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