M&A Deal Summary

Unigrains Acquires Mecatherm SA

On July 31, 2018, private equity firm Unigrains acquired machinery company Mecatherm SA from Wendel Group for 120M EUR

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Unigrains’ 1st transaction in the Machinery sector.
  • This is Unigrains’ largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Unigrains’ 5th transaction in France.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2018-07-31
Target Mecatherm SA
Sector Machinery
Buyer(s) Unigrains
Sellers(s) Wendel Group
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 120M EUR

Target

Mecatherm SA

Baremabach, France
Mecatherm SA develops, assembles and installs automated production lines for industrial bakery products (baguettes, artisan bread, cakes, etc.) worldwide.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Unigrains

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1963
PE ASSETS 750M EUR
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

Unigrains is a private investment group focused on the agri-food and agro-industry sectors. The Firm looks to commit €1 to €100 million for minority positions in Western European companies. Unigrains will consider companies at all stages and looks for opportunities where it can assist with growth and other strategies. Unigrains was established in 1963 and is headquartered in Paris.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 9
Sector (Machinery) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 1
Country (France) 5 of 9
Year (2018) 1 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-09-04 Ocealia

Cognac, France

Ocealia is an operator of an agricultural cooperative. Rich in the diversity of its productions, plant crops, livestock, viticulture, Ocealia Group also has various subsidiaries: garden centers for the general public, long-haul transport, production and marketing of popcorn and dried fruits, bottling and marketing of local wines. , cognac and pineau, animal feed. Ocealia is based in Cognac, France.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-10-19 Roger Descours Group

Saint-Barthélemy-le-Meil, France

Roger Descours Group is a supplier, manufacturer, and marketer of food products to retail and food service customers under brands including Frutid'Or, Vivermont and Cueillette Descours.

Buy -

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Wendel Group

Paris, France

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1704
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Wendel Group is a publicly traded investment group that seeks to invest €200 to €700 in public and private companies. The Firm focuses on opportunities across France, Germany, and the Benelux, but will also consider opportunities in greater Europe, North America, and select regions of Africa. Target companies typically exhibit predictable cash-flows, high barriers to entry, and are leaders in their respective markets. Wendel was originally established in 1704 and is based in Paris.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 6 of 14
Sector (Machinery) 1 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 4
Country (France) 3 of 6
Year (2018) 3 of 4
Size (of disclosed) 7 of 8
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-07-27 Aptar CSP Technologies

Auburn, Alabama, United States

Aptar CSP Technologies, Inc. is a provider of custom polymeric solutions and specialty protective packaging. Using patented Activ-Polymer advanced desiccant polymer technology, CSP Technologies manufactures innovative protection solutions that enhance the stability, shelf life and convenience of our customers' products. Aptar CSP Technologies was founded in 1928 and is based in Auburn, Alabama.

Sell $555M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-11-01 Nippon Oil Pump

Kumagaya-shi, Japan

Nippon Oil Pump is a developer, manufacturer, and seller of hydraulic pumps and motors used for machine tools and construction machines. Nippon Oil Pump was formed in 1919 and is based in Tokyo , Japan.

Sell €85M