M&A Deal Summary

Tikehau Capital Acquires Consort NT

On June 8, 2018, asset manager Tikehau Capital acquired information technology company Consort NT from Ardian, Naxicap Partners, EPF Partners and Apax

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Tikehau Capital’s 1st transaction in the Information Technology sector.
  • This is Tikehau Capital’s 11th transaction in France.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2018-06-08
Target Consort NT
Sector Information Technology
Buyer(s) Tikehau Capital
Sellers(s) Ardian
Naxicap Partners
EPF Partners
Apax
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

Consort NT

Paris, France
Consort NT is an IT services firm focusing on communication and information technologies comprising three divisions: infrastructure services, application services, and engineering services. Consort NT is a leading IT outsourcing firm in the French market. Consort NT was founded in 1992 and is based in Paris, France.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Tikehau Capital

Investor Investor

Category Asset Manager
Founded 2004
PE ASSETS 7.0B EUR
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Tikehau Capital is a global alternative asset management firm with with a variety of investing strategies including private debt, real assets, private equity, and capital markets strategies. The Firm's private equity group looks to invest directly in companies, private equity funds, as well as minority co-investments with other partners. For direct investments, Tikehau sees to partner with management in companies generating €20 million to €1 billion in revenue. Tikehau Capital was formed in 2004 and is based in Paris, France.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 14 of 24
Sector (Information Technology) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 6 of 8
Country (France) 11 of 17
Year (2018) 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-05-29 Nexteam

Marmande, France

Nexteam is a precision engineering and machining supplier for the aerospace & defense industry, providing a range of services from design, precision machining, surface treatment, and assembly. Nexteam was founded in 1974 and is based in Marmande, France.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-01-23 Spie Batignolles

Neuilly sur Seine Cedex, France

Spie Batignolles is a major construction, infrastructure and services group in France. It focuses on six areas of expertise: construction, civil engineering and foundations, energy, public works, real estate and concessions. Spie Batignolles was founded in 1846 and is based in Neuilly sur Seine Cedex, France.

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Seller(S) 4

SELLER

Ardian

Paris, France

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1996
PE ASSETS 125.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Ardian is a mega-sized diversified investment group focused on opportunities worldwide. Ardian invests across and manages funds focused on small and mid-sized buyouts, growth capital financings, mezzanine, infrastructure, real estate, and co-investment opportunities. Ardian's small-buyouts group targets controlling interests in French, German, and Italian businesses valued up to €100 million. It's mid-sized buyout group seeks businesses valued up €1.5 billion and does not have any geographic limitations. The Infrastructure team looks for European opportunities and can commit up to €150 million per transaction. The Mezzanine group supports junior capital commitments of €5 to €80 million. In addition to direct investing, Ardian also manages various private equity fund-of-funds. Ardian was founded in 1996 and is based in Paris.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 153 of 222
Sector (Information Technology) 7 of 9
Type (Secondary Buyout) 59 of 89
Country (France) 76 of 106
Year (2018) 12 of 20
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-05-14 ESIM Chemicals

Linz, Austria

ESIM Chemicals is a global provider of high-quality agricultural and crop protection chemicals, intermediates and maleic anhydride tree chemicals, focusing on partnering with companies in the custom synthesis of their unique compounds and offer a portfolio of fine chemical products critical to multiple industries. The company has more than 75 years of experience in transforming innovative ideas into scalable supplies of advanced fine chemical products and intermediates using state of the art facilities. ESIM Chemicals was founded in 2015 and is based in Linz, Austria.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-06-15 Stingray Healthcare

Lausanne, Switzerland

Stingray Healthcare supports the fight against cancer by ensuring the long-term success of treatment centres across Europe. The company teams up with cancer care professionals in a distinctive partnership model to help secure and develop their established practices, providing financial resources and strategic expertise to deliver the highest quality of care to patients.

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SELLER

Naxicap Partners

Paris, France

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2005
PE ASSETS 6.7B EUR
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Naxicap Partners is a private equity firm focused on leveraged buyouts and growth capital investments in small to medium-sized businesses in France, the Benelux, Spain, and Germany. Naxicap invests in a variety of sectors including business services, technology, healthcare, food, real estate, and consumer products. Naxicap Partners was established in 2005 and is headquartered in Paris, France.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 31 of 62
Sector (Information Technology) 3 of 5
Type (Secondary Buyout) 15 of 30
Country (France) 31 of 60
Year (2018) 3 of 7
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-05-04 Teufel

Berlin, Germany

Teufel is a designer and online retailer of loudspeaker systems in Germany. It designs, markets and sells its own brand audio speaker systems like home theatre, multimedia, integrated systems. Teufel was founded in 1979 and is based in Berlin, Germany.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-06-12 Olinn Group

Nancy, France

Olinn Group is specialized in operating leasing solutions for IT, medical and industrial equipment as well as for vehicle fleets, which has shown profitable growth. Olinn Group was founded in 1995 and is based in Nancy, France.

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SELLER

EPF Partners

Paris, France
Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1996
PE ASSETS 400M EUR
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

EPF Partners is a private equity group focused on making minority growth capital investments. EPF generally looks to invest €3 to €20 million in businesses generating up to €100 million in revenue. EPF was formed in 1996 and is based in Paris.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 20 of 21
Sector (Information Technology) 2 of 2
Type (Secondary Buyout) 10 of 11
Country (France) 18 of 19
Year (2018) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-05-30 RC Concept

Boulogne-Bilancourt, France

RC Concept is a designer and manufacture of POS for the luxury goods industry. RC Concept offers creation, design and production of POS equipment; production of visuals; cross-media adaptation; photographic and digital printing; installation and decoration at the point of sale; and promotional gifts. RC Concept was founded in 1981 and is based in Boulogne-Bilancourt, France.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-11-29 Sylpa

Rungis, France

Sylpa is a provider of electrical engineering, installation, and maintenance for high and low voltage systems. Sylpa was founded in 2006 and is based in Rungis, France.

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SELLER

Apax

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1981
PE ASSETS 77.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Apax Partners is a mega-sized private equity investment group, operating across the United States, Europe, Israel and Asia. Broad industry sectors of interest include tech & telecom, media, retail & consumer, healthcare, financial services, and business services. Apax will consider both minority and majority investment positions and prefers companies with strong market positions and growth potential. The Firm generally pursues platform acquisitions valued from $1 to $5 billion. Apax Partners was formed in 1981 and is based in London.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 126 of 172
Sector (Information Technology) 10 of 17
Type (Secondary Buyout) 42 of 61
Country (France) 15 of 18
Year (2018) 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-05-31 Ramet Trom

Edummim, Israel

Ramet Trom is an Israeli producer and supplier of prefabricated elements used in the construction of residential buildings, commercial buildings, and various public and private infrastructure. The company’s products are used in the construction of roads, railways, runways, bridges, tunnels, stadiums, medical centres, sports centres, universities, and residential buildings. Ramet Trom was founded in 1979 and is based in Edummim, Israel.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-06-19 Azelis

Antwerp, Belgium

Azelis is a distributor of specialty chemicals and food ingredients, providing diverse products and innovative services. Azelis was founded in 2001 and is based in Antwerp, Belgium.

Sell -
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