Secondary Buyout • Information Technology

Wendel Group Acquires Scalian

On April 25, 2023, private equity firm Wendel Group acquired information technology company Scalian from Andera Partners and Cobepa for 965M EUR

Acquisition Context
  • This is Wendel Group’s 3rd transaction in the Information Technology sector.
  • This is Wendel Group’s 4th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Wendel Group’s 8th transaction in France.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date April 25, 2023
Target Scalian
Sector Information Technology
Buyer(s) Wendel Group
Sellers(s) Andera Partners
Cobepa
Deal Type Secondary Buyout
Deal Value 965M EUR

Target Company

Scalian

Labege, France
Scalian is an engineering consulting firm that provides industrial project management services for issues pertaining to supply chain (costs, quality, deadlines, performance), the architecture and development of embedded digital systems and information system applications, big data, and AI. It also addresses project optimization and organizational performance issues, as well as provides digital transformation support for industry and service sector leaders. Scalian was founded in 1989 and is based in Labege, France.
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Buyer Overview 1

Buyer

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 Context for Buyer #
Overall 23 of 25
Sector: Information Technology 3 of 4
Type: Secondary Buyout 11 of 11
Country: France 8 of 10
Year: 2023 4 of 5
Size (of disclosed) 4 of 11
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-03-01 Preligens

Paris, France

Preligens develops pioneering technology to enhance operational decision-making to build a safer world. Its artificial intelligence solutions are based on an automated analysis of geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) workflows. Preligens was founded in 2016 and is based in Paris, France.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-07-31 Constantia

Vienna, Austria

Constantia is a producer of flexible packaging solutions for consumer and pharma industries. Constantia is based in Vienna, Austria.

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Seller Profiles 2

SELLER

Andera Partners

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2001
PE ASSETS 3.7B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Andera Partners is a private investment firm focused on several strategies. The Firm invests in life science opportunities through its BioDiscovery group. The Firm invests in Western European small to mid-sized companies (€30 to €300 million of revenue) through its Winch Capital group. Andera invests in small to mid-sized French companies (€10 to €100 million of revenue) through its Cabestan Capital team. Andera invests in €5 to €45 million of mezzanine capital to support small to mid-sized French companies. Andera Partners was established in 2001 and is headquartered in Paris.


Deal Context for Seller #
Overall 38 of 52
Sector: Information Technology 2 of 2
Type: Secondary Buyout 13 of 16
Country: France 29 of 40
Year: 2023 6 of 9
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-04-14 Orest

Erstein, France

Orest creates and manufactures Jewellery. Orest was founded in 1963 and is based in Erstein, France.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-07-24 Klaxcar

Dourdan, France

Klaxcar is an automotive spare parts supplier. Klaxcar was founded in 1994 and is based in Dourdan, France.

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SELLER

Cobepa

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1957
PE ASSETS 4.7B EUR
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Cobepa is a global investment group focused on growth capital investments (acquiring significant minority stakes) and leveraged buyout transactions. Cobepa invests in established companies with business models, sustainable market positions, and strong management teams. Sectors of interest include transportation, industrial, retail, financial services, and business services. The Firm generally pursues opportunities throughout Europe and North America, however Cobepa also targets opportunities in Asia and South America. Cobepa was originally established in 1957 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium


Deal Context for Seller #
Overall 20 of 22
Sector: Information Technology 4 of 4
Type: Secondary Buyout 9 of 10
Country: France 8 of 9
Year: 2023 2 of 3
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-02-13 Princess Yachts

Plymouth, United Kingdom

Princess Yachts is a designer and manufacturer of luxury super yachts, offering yachts through its network of 50 exclusive distributors worldwide. Princess Yachts was founded in 1965 and is based in Plymouth, United Kingdom.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-08-04 Degroof Petercam

Brussels, Belgium

Degroof Petercam is an independent private bank in Belgium. The group has attractive positions in Belgium, Luxembourg and France in private banking, and internationally in asset management, investment banking and asset services. Degroof Petercam was founded in 1871 and is based in Brussels, Belgium.

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