M&A Deal Summary

ZaZa Energy Acquires Toreador Energy France SCS

On February 22, 2012, ZaZa Energy acquired energy services and equipment company Toreador Energy France SCS from Chart Capital Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is ZaZa Energy’s 1st transaction in the Energy Services and Equipment sector.
  • This is ZaZa Energy’s 1st transaction in France.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2012-02-22
Target Toreador Energy France SCS
Sector Energy Services and Equipment
Buyer(s) ZaZa Energy
Sellers(s) Chart Capital Partners
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Toreador Energy France SCS

Paris, France
Toreador Energy France (formerly Madison Chart Energy) was an E&P company capitalized to acquire, develop and operate proven and producing oil fields in the Paris basin. Toreador Energy France was acquired by ZaZa Energy Corp in Feb 2012.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

ZaZa Energy

Houston, Texas, United States

Category Company
Sector Oil/Gas Exploration
Employees20
Revenue 11M USD (2014)
DESCRIPTION

ZaZa Energy is an independent exploration and production company. ZaZa Energy is based in Houston, Texas.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Energy Services and Equipment M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 1
Country: France M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2012 M&A 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

DESCRIPTION

Chart Capital Partners is a private equity firm that invests in smaller middle-market companies through management buyouts, recapitalization and structured growth equity investments. Chart targets profitable, growth-oriented companies and enterprise value of $15 to $250 million. The Firm will consider opportunities throughout North America and looks to invest $10 to $50 million per transaction. Sectors of interest include energy services, food/beverage, communications, and niche manufacturing. Chart Capital seeks companies with revenue between $15 to $100 million. Chart Capital Partners was founded in 1995 and is based in New York City.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 10
Sector: Energy Services and Equipment M&A 2 of 3
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 4 of 7
Country: France M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2012 M&A 1 of 1
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