M&A Deal Summary

The Abraaj Group Acquires CEPRO

On January 14, 2016, asset manager The Abraaj Group acquired distribution company CEPRO from Mediterrania Capital Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is The Abraaj Group’s 1st transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is The Abraaj Group’s 2nd transaction in Algeria.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2016-01-14
Target CEPRO
Sector Distribution
Buyer(s) The Abraaj Group
Sellers(s) Mediterrania Capital Partners
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

CEPRO

Birtouta, Algeria
CEPRO SPA (Cellulose Processing) is a manufacturer and distributor of baby diapers and feminine sanitary pads in Algeria.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

The Abraaj Group

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Category Asset Manager
Founded 2002
PE ASSETS 7.4B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Abraaj Capital Limited is a private equity firm that seeks investments in the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia. Abraaj looks for stable, mature businesses and uses a 'buy and build' strategy for growth. Areas of interest include aerospace, healthcare, transportation, financial services, leisure, education, energy, and manufacturing. In addition to its buyout and growth capital investments, Abraaj also invests in real estate and infrastructure. Abraaj Capital was formed in 2002 and is based in Dubai.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 169 of 182
Sector: Distribution M&A 1 of 1
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 5 of 6
Country: Algeria M&A 2 of 2
Year: 2016 M&A 2 of 7
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-01-13 Quality CARE India Limited

Hyderabad, India

The CARE Hospitals Group is a multispecialty healthcare provider, with 16 hospitals serving 9 cities across 7 states of India. The regional leader in tertiary care in South/Central India and among the top 4 pan-Indian hospital chains, CARE Hospitals delivers comprehensive care in more than 30 specialties in tertiary care settings.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-01-18 SAH

Ariana, Tunisia

SAH is Tunisia's producer of absorbent hygiene products. SAH produces baby care, feminine care, incontinence care, and related paper products under the Lilas brand. SAH is seeking to expand its product range and grow market share in the North African markets of Tunisia, Algeria, and Mauritania as well as accelerate its development in sub-Saharan Africa. SAH was founded in 1994 and is based in Ariana, Tunisia.

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Seller(S) 1

DESCRIPTION

Mediterrania Capital Partners is a private equity firm focused on investing in and acquiring small to mid-sized companies throughout North and Sub-Saharan Africa. The Firm looks to commit €10 to €35 million per investment and will consider a variety of investment situations including growth needs and outright acquisitions. The Firm does not have any sector preferences. Mediterrania Capital Partners was formed in 2008 and is headquartered in Malta.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 3
Sector: Distribution M&A 1 of 1
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 1 of 2
Country: Algeria M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2016 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-11-01 Indigo

Tunis, Tunisia

Indigo is a retail apparel group. Indigo was founded in 1997 and is based in Tunis, Tunisia

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-04-04 Cieptal Cars

Cheraga, Algeria

Cieptal Cars is a privately-owned company that specializes in the long-term car rental business. The company owns a fleet of cars and operates as a business-to-business player. Cieptal Cars was founded in 2006 and is based in Cheraga, Algeria.

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