Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) • Manufacturing

Wagram and Graphite Capital Acquire Franpin S.A

On January 1, 2001, private equity firms Wagram and Graphite Capital acquired manufacturer Franpin S.A

Acquisition Context
  • This is Wagram’s 1st and Graphite Capital’s 4th transaction in the Manufacturing sector.
  • This is Wagram’s 1st and Graphite Capital’s 1st transaction in France.
Investment Fate
  • Franpin S.A was sold to a strategic buyer in 2004.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date January 1, 2001
Target Franpin S.A
Sector Manufacturing
Buyer(s) Wagram
Graphite Capital
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target Company

Franpin S.A

LA CAPELLE, France
Franpin is a producer of paintbrushes, -rollers and related articles. The company is market leader in France and has subsidiaries in four other European countries.
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Buyers Overview 2

Buyer

Wagram

Voorhout, Netherlands

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1996
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Wagram Equity Partners BV is a private investment firm specializing in turnarounds, MBOs, MBIs, carve-outs and expansion financings. The Firm targets middle-market companies located primarily in the Netherlands, as well as select opportunities in France. Wagram seeks to hold majority positions. Wagram Equity Partners BV was formed in 1996 and is based in Voorhout.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 8 of 21
Sector: Manufacturing 1 of 3
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) 8 of 12
Country: France 1 of 1
Year: 2001 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2000-05-01 Drukkerij Zwart

Amersfoort, Netherlands

Drukkerij Zwart is specialized in narrow-web printing for food and drink market segments as well as converting for a large variety of paper and polymer-based packaging in small and medium volumes in very short lead times and highest quality. Drukkerij Zwart is based in Amersfoort, Netherlands.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2002-01-01 Eurodecor B V

PB Reeuwijk, Netherlands

Eurodecor imports and sells home and garden decorations in Europe. Main customers are garden centers and wholesalers for flower shops. Eurodecor is the leading importer and creator of artificial flowers, home & shop-window decorations and seasonal decorations. Its product portfolio of 10,000 products is largely designed by its own team of designers and artists.

Buy -
Buyer

Graphite Capital

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1981
PE ASSETS 1.2B GBP
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Graphite Capital is a private equity firm that seeks mid-market investments in the UK. Target sectors include retail and consumer, manufacturing, services and distribution, financial services, healthcare, leisure, and property. The Firm looks for transactions valued from £30 to £150 million. Prospective transaction situations typically include management buyouts/buy-ins of corporate spin-offs or privately held companies. The Firm also considers roll-outs and consolidation strategies. Graphite Capital was originally formed in 1981 and became independent in 2001. Graphite is based in London.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 26 of 82
Sector: Manufacturing 4 of 4
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) 24 of 55
Country: France 1 of 1
Year: 2001 2 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2001-01-01 Sealine International

Kidderminster, United Kingdom

Sealine International Limited a luxury motorboat company, engages in designing, building, and distributing boats. The company offers sports cruisers, flybridge cruisers, and motor yachts. It also provides technical advice, parts, accessories, and transportation and storage services. In addition, the company sells clothing and accessories, including caps, winter and summer jackets, body warmers, shirts, socks, fenders, key chains, T-shirts, and umbrellas online.

Sell £49M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2001-01-24 Alliance Medical

Warwick, United Kingdom

Alliance Medical provides a range of diagnostic imaging services (including MRI, CT and PET) used in both private and publicly owned hospitals across Europe. Alliance Medical was founded in 1989 and is based in Warwick, United Kingdom.

Sell £111M