M&A Deal Summary

UBAQ Acquires Clardian

On May 23, 2023, UBAQ acquired software company Clardian from Calao Finance and Siparex

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is UBAQ’s 1st transaction in the Software sector.
  • This is UBAQ’s 1st transaction in France.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2023-05-23
Target Clardian
Sector Software
Buyer(s) UBAQ
Sellers(s) Calao Finance
Siparex
Deal Type Merger

Target

Clardian

Arcueil, France
Clardian is a management software publisher dedicated to the pharmaceutical, medical and cosmetic industries. Clardian was founded in 2004 and is based in Arcueil, France.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

UBAQ

Paris, France

Category Company
Founded 2021
Sector Software
DESCRIPTION

UBAQ is a software company providing SaaS solutions for the healthcare and life sciences industries. The Company develops digital tools that automate regulatory and compliance workflows, including promotional material validation, transparency management, and medical information processes. UBAQ was founded in 2021 and is based in Paris, France.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Software M&A 1 of 1
Type: Merger M&A Deals 1 of 1
Country: France M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2023 M&A 1 of 1

Seller(S) 2

DESCRIPTION

Calao Finance is a French private equity firm focused on acquiring and investing in growth-oriented businesses in the distribution, technology, food, leisure, consumer products, and media sectors. Calao Finance seeks businesses with good management in place and strong export possibilities. Calao Finance was formed in 2010 and is based in Paris.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Software M&A 1 of 1
Type: Merger M&A Deals 1 of 1
Country: France M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2023 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-11-09 Eco Granules

Corsica, France

Eco Granules specializes in the production of pellets for heating, personal and professional, from the recycling of pallets. It is established in the Corsica region and allows the production of clean energy, with a low carbon footprint by promoting the management of wood waste. Eco Granules is based in Corsica, France.

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SELLER

Siparex

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1977
PE ASSETS 4.0B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Siparex is a French private equity firm that looks to invest mezzanine or equity capital in companies at all stages of development. The Firm separates its investment activity into mid-market, mezzanine, and small-cap. Within mid-market, Siparex looks to invest €2.5 to €40 million in companies with at least €15 million in sales. Prospective transaction situations include buyouts, shareholder liquidity events, and growth capital financings. The Firm will consider all business sectors. Within its mezzanine group, Siparex looks to invest €2 to €10 million to support growth, acquisitions, refinancings, and restructurings. The small-cap group seeks investments starting at €300K in early-stage companies as well as those undergoing expansion or being sold. Siparex was formed in 1977 and is based in Paris.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 30 of 32
Sector: Software M&A 1 of 1
Type: Merger M&A Deals 1 of 1
Country: France M&A 27 of 29
Year: 2023 M&A 4 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-05-02 Sodikart

Saint-Herblain, France

Sodikart is an automotive company that designs and manufactures karts and related equipment for professional racing, rental, and leisure markets. The Company also provides accessories, spare parts, and event services for karting operators and drivers worldwide. Sodikart was founded in 1981 and is based in Saint-Herblain, France.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-06-19 Passman

Villeurbanne, France

Passman is a provider of broadband Internet access solutions for hospitality and healthcare facilities, including hotels, campsites, and clinics. Passman was founded in 1995 and is based in Villeurbanne, France.

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