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Andera Acto, alongside the founders and the management, leads a sponsorless LBO on Gosto Group

Client : FOUNDERS AND MANAGERS

Sectors : Business Services, Tech

Andera Acto, alongside the founders and the management, leads a sponsorless LBO on Gosto Group

LEADING FRENCH DISTRIBUTOR OF PROFESSIONAL FURNITURE AND EQUIPEMENT

LBO 2023
Lacour Group, majority-owned by Carlyle, acquires Kepler VO

Client : FOUNDERS, INVESTORS

Sectors : Tech, Business Services

Lacour Group, majority-owned by Carlyle, acquires Kepler VO

SAAS B2B SOLUTIONS FOR USED CARS SALES

Disposal 2023
Impaakt raises close to 8 million USD in latest fundraising round

Client : IMPAAKT

Sectors : Tech, Business Services, Sustainable development

Impaakt raises close to 8 million USD in latest fundraising round

IMPAAKT IS A FINTECH COMPANY THAT USES COLLECTIVE INTELLIGENCE AND AI TO MEASURE THE REAL IMPACT COMPANIES HAVE ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIETY

Fundraising 2023
Providence co-leads a 2nd LBO with Five Arrows, the exiting investor, on A2MAC1

Client : PROVIDENCE EQUITY

Sector : Tech

Providence co-leads a 2nd LBO with Five Arrows, the exiting investor, on A2MAC1

WORLD-LEADER IN AUTOMOTIVE BENCHMARKING DECODING DATA AND DERIVING MISSION-CRITICAL INSIGHTS

LBO 2023
Providence, advised by Raphaël, co-leads a new LBO on A2MAC1. A2MAC1 is the 2nd deal done by Providence in France advised by Raphaël, after La Centrale. A2MAC1 is the world leader in data benchmarking for the auto industry
Smart Traffik joins forces with Dékuple, a listed data marketing and business performance group

Client : FOUNDERS AND INVESTORS

Sectors : Business Services, Tech

Smart Traffik joins forces with Dékuple, a listed data marketing and business performance group

POINT OF SALE SAAS SOLUTIONS (DRIVE-TO-STORE, ATTRIBUTION MARKETING)

Disposal 2022
LBO France, alongside the management and the founders, leads an LBO on Size Factory

Client : FOUNDERS

Sector : Branded consumer and retail

LBO France, alongside the management and the founders, leads an LBO on Size Factory

LEADING FRENCH RETAILER OF PLUS-SIZE MEN’S APPARELS

LBO 2022
Disposal of Belisoft to Lovehoney Group.

Client : FOUNDERS

Sectors : Branded consumer and retail, Tech

Disposal of Belisoft to Lovehoney Group.

FRENCH LEADING ONLINE DISTRIBUTOR OF SEXUAL WELLNESS PRODUCTS

Disposal 2022
Vebio combines with Inovie owned by biologists and Ardian.

Client : OWNING MANAGEMENT

Sector : Healthcare

Vebio combines with Inovie owned by biologists and Ardian.

VETERINARY REFERENCE LAB.

Disposal 2022
Lifen raises €50m

Client : LIFEN

Sectors : Healthcare, Tech

Lifen raises €50m

E-HEALTH PLATFORM

Fundraising 2022
Tikehau acquires 40% of Egis from Caisse des Dépôts

Client : TIKEHAU CAPITAL

Sector : Business Services

Tikehau acquires 40% of Egis from Caisse des Dépôts

Egis is a world leader in mobility infrastructure engineering

Acquisition 2022
Charterhouse, alongside the Management, leads an LBO on Labelium.

Client : Charterhouse

Sectors : Tech, Business Services

Charterhouse, alongside the Management, leads an LBO on Labelium.

DIGITAL MARKETING AGENCY

LBO 2021
WYZ Group opens its capital to Bpifrance, BNP Paribas Développement and Generis Capital

Client : FOUNDERS, INVESTORS, WYZ Group

Sectors : Tech, Business Services

WYZ Group opens its capital to Bpifrance, BNP Paribas Développement and Generis Capital

DIGITAL B2B SOLUTIONS TO MANAGE AND OPTIMIZE TIRE SUPPLY

Growth capital 2021
WYZ Group has raised over €21m from Bpifrance (Fonds Avenir Automobile 2), BNP Paribas Développement and Generis to accelerate its growth. The transaction also allows the exit of some shareholders and includes moderate leverage. WYZ Group designs and develops digital B2B solutions, mainly for major automotive accounts (manufacturers, after-sales networks, and corporate fleets) to manage and optimize their tire supply. WYZ Group achieved c.€60m in revenues in 2020, with an average growth of more than 30% per year since 2012.
Disposal of Gault & Frémont to Groupe Guillin (listed)

Client : MANAGEMENT, UI INVESTISSEMENT

Sectors : Industry, Business Services

Disposal of Gault & Frémont to Groupe Guillin (listed)

MANUFACTURING OF PAPER AND CARDBOARD FOOD PACKAGING SOLUTIONS

Disposal 2021
Disposal of Uside to Sia Partners

Client : Founders

Sector : Business Services

Disposal of Uside to Sia Partners

Management and transformation consulting firm

Disposal 2021
LBO of Providence on Groupe La Centrale (La Centrale, Promoneuve, Caradisiac, maVoitureCash) disposed by Axel Springer

Client : PROVIDENCE EQUITY

Sectors : Media and communication, Tech

LBO of Providence on Groupe La Centrale (La Centrale, Promoneuve, Caradisiac, maVoitureCash) disposed by Axel Springer

LEADING ONLINE CAR CLASSIFIEDS IN FRANCE

LBO 2021
Sirsa opens its capital to Capza, Raise and Andera

Client : FOUNDERS, company

Sectors : Tech, Business Services, Sustainable development

Sirsa opens its capital to Capza, Raise and Andera

SAAS PLATFORM FOR ESG AND EXTRA-FINANCIAL DATA / RELATED ADVISORY SERVICES

Growth capital 2020
LBO of Ardian on Finaxy (price>=150 M€)

Client : ARDIAN

Sector : Business Services

LBO of Ardian on Finaxy (price>=150 M€)

INSURANCE BROKERAGE

LBO 2020
Acquisition of DRT from Ardian (1,7 € billions)

Client : FIRMENICH

Sectors : Ingredients , Sustainable development

Acquisition of DRT from Ardian (1,7 € billions)

INGREDIENTS, FLAVOURS AND FRAGRANCES, GREEN CHEMICALS

Acquisition 2020
Raphaël acted as M&A advisor to Firmenich, the world’s largest privately-owned perfume and taste company (€3.7bn turnover) based in Switzerland, in its acquisition of DRT (€550m turnover) from private equity fund Ardian. DRT is a world leading producer of plant-based, renewable ingredients. On this landmark transaction (1,7 billions of euros), Firmenich leveraged on Raphaël insight on the company and expertise on the sector to rapidly enter into one-to-one discussions despite the launch of an auction process.
Le Wagon opens its capital to Cathay Capital and Africinvest

Client : FOUNDERS, LE WAGON

Sectors : Education , Tech, Sustainable development

Le Wagon opens its capital to Cathay Capital and Africinvest

LEADER IN CODING BOOTCAMP

Growth capital 2020
The founders of Le Wagon opened up their capital to boost the company’s growth mainly through external growth, new verticals development (with a focus on data science) and expanding its international footprint. PE funds Cathay and AfricInvest have invested €17 million. Le Wagon is one of the leading independent players in the sector of bootcamps (accelerated training) dedicated to digital and technology fields. It is present in Europe and Asia, with campuses in many countries.
Disposal of SoCloz to Savoye/ Noblelift

Client : FOUNDERS / INVESTORS INCLUDING ALVEN AND FA DIÈSE

Sectors : Tech, Business Services

Disposal of SoCloz to Savoye/ Noblelift

POINT-OF-SALES DIGITALISATION SAAS SOLUTIONS

Disposal 2020
LBO of Ardian on Staci and Cobepa exit

Client : Ardian

Sector : Business Services

LBO of Ardian on Staci and Cobepa exit

Leader of retail logistics

LBO 2019
Disposal of Temelio to RedPill/ Ermes

Client : FOUNDERS, INVESTORS

Sectors : Media and communication, Tech

Disposal of Temelio to RedPill/ Ermes

Data marketing specialist

Disposal 2019
Patchwork raises 5m€ of venture loan from Extendam to accelerate its development

Client : Patchwork

Sector : Business Services

Patchwork raises 5m€ of venture loan from Extendam to accelerate its development

Patchwork is a challenging player of the coworking business

Fundraising 2019
Primary LBO of Ergon Capital on family-owned Haudecoeur

Client : ERGON CAPITAL

Sector : Branded consumer and retail

Primary LBO of Ergon Capital on family-owned Haudecoeur

French leader in the distribution of ethnic food through traditional channels and large retailers

LBO 2019
Kujten opens its capital to private individuals

Client : KUJTEN

Sector : Branded consumer and retail

Kujten opens its capital to private individuals

Cashmere brand apparel

Disposal 2019
Disposal of Beyond Ratings to London Stock Exchange Group

Client : BEYOND RATINGS

Sectors : Business Services, Sustainable development

Disposal of Beyond Ratings to London Stock Exchange Group

ESG rating agency

Disposal 2019
Acquisition of the German group Knab

Client : CHENUE

Sector : Business Services

Acquisition of the German group Knab

Fine art Logistics

Acquisition 2019
Acquisition of the fine art logistics leader in Asia

Client : Chenue

Sector : Business Services

Acquisition of the fine art logistics leader in Asia

Fine art Logistics

Acquisition 2019
The French leader of the fine art logistics market (museums, galleries, fair trades, collectors) becomes n°1 in Asia with the acquisition of a leading player well established on active art markets like Hong Kong. The group is dedicated to warehousing, pack and carry fine art to exhibitions
Acquisition of the family group La Chambre aux Confitures by Weaving Group.

Client : WEAVING GROUP

Sector : Branded consumer and retail

Acquisition of the family group La Chambre aux Confitures by Weaving Group.

MANUFACTURING AND RETAILING OF FINE JAM

Acquisition 2019
Capital reshuffling to the benefit of Unexo, Ouest Croissance and Océan Participations

Client : Family Shareholders, Andera Partners

Sector : Industry

Capital reshuffling to the benefit of Unexo, Ouest Croissance and Océan Participations

Shipyards specialised in aluminium boats

Disposal 2019
Disposal of Groupe Thiolat to Groupe Guillin (listed)

Client : FAMILY SHAREHOLDERS

Sector : Industry

Disposal of Groupe Thiolat to Groupe Guillin (listed)

MANUFACTURING CARDBOARD FOOD PACKAGING SOLUTIONS

Disposal 2018
Disposal of Eurodislog to Staci, leader in marketing support logistics

Client : FAMILY SHAREHOLDERS

Sector : Business Services

Disposal of Eurodislog to Staci, leader in marketing support logistics

MARKETING LOGISTICS

Disposal 2018
The family holding Horus Finance sold its investment in Eurodislog to Staci. Eurodislog is a leading player of the logistics market of communication materials, promotional objects and POS materials. Horus Finance wants to focus on fine art logistics.
Disposal of WayKonect to Total Group

Client : FOUNDERS / INVESTORS

Sectors : Business Services, Tech

Disposal of WayKonect to Total Group

Fleet management solutions (SaaS)

Disposal 2018
Raphaël advises founders and investors of WayKonect (Partech, Breega Capital, 360 Capital Partners and business angels including Olivier Mathiot and Thierry Petit) regarding sale of the company to Total Group. WayKonect develops B2B SaaS solutions for intelligent and connected fleet management. With the backing of Total Marketing services, WayKonect will be able to accelerate its development
Primary LBO on Infimed by the management and Turenne Capital

Client : FOUNDER / MANAGEMENT

Sector : Business Services

Primary LBO on Infimed by the management and Turenne Capital

LEASING OF MATERIAL DESTINATED TO HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

LBO 2018
Disposal of Inovelan to Agfa Gevaert

Client : Founders / Private Individuals

Sectors : Healthcare, Tech

Disposal of Inovelan to Agfa Gevaert

SOFTWARE EDITOR OF SOLUTIONS E-HEALTH

Disposal 2018
Inovelan founders and their partners sell 100% of the share capital to Agfa-Gevaert (Agfa Healthcare division), after a selective competitive process including large international IT services groups dedicated to the healthcare sector. Inovelan is a reference e-healthcare player in France.
Disposal of Digiteka to Rossel and Sipa-Ouest-France

Client : FOUNDERS / MANAGEMENT AND INVESTORS

Sector : Media and communication

Disposal of Digiteka to Rossel and Sipa-Ouest-France

Online video advertising platform

Disposal 2018
Digiteka, an ad tech/ video technology company that helps publishers and media companies generate and monetize premium and contextualized instream video inventory, has been sold to media groups Rossel and Ouest France. Set up in 2017, Digiteka had closed several funding rounds with VCs and business angels
Reset of the shareholding and fund raising around Laurent Dassault, sofipaca (Crédit Agricole) and BPI

Client : Carré d'Artistes

Sector : Branded consumer and retail

Reset of the shareholding and fund raising around Laurent Dassault, sofipaca (Crédit Agricole) and BPI

Network of accessible contemporary art galleries

Disposal 2018
The group of contemporary accessible art galleries with presence in Europe, the US and Asia raises money from Laurent Dassault, Sofipaca (Crédit Agricole) and BPI to finance the opening of new galleries and the digitalization of the group. One of the 2 co-founders exits.
c. € 1 bn majority LBO on DRT by Ardian

Client : ARDIAN

Sectors : Ingredients , Sustainable development

c. € 1 bn majority LBO on DRT by Ardian

INGREDIENTS, FLAVOURS AND FRAGRANCES, GREEN CHEMICALS

LBO 2017
Ardian, advised by Raphaël (which is historically close to DRT), has designed a friendly non-sollicited offer (no sale process) that is disclosed to the Board, which represents the c. 150 family shareholders. This offer is accepted and values DRT at more than € 1 bn, which makes it one of the largest LBOs in France in 2017. DRT is one of the main worlddwide players in ingredients and chemicals derived from pine.
Disposal of ACE, 4th largest French mortgage broker, to Financière CEP

Client : FAMILY, EDMOND DE ROTHSCHILD INVESTMENT PARTNERS

Sector : Business Services

Disposal of ACE, 4th largest French mortgage broker, to Financière CEP

MORTGAGE BROKERAGE AND LOAN INSURANCE

Disposal 2017
Joël Boumendil and his partner EDRIP (private equity house), advised by Raphaël, sell ACE Crédit (n°4 French mortgage broker) to Financière CEP (CBP, Empruntis) ; this disposal is the outcome of a sale process voluntarily restricted to very few selected strategic buyers.
Disposal of Gekko (HCorpo / Teldar) to Accor Group

Client : Founders / Management

Sectors : Travel and leisure, Tech

Disposal of Gekko (HCorpo / Teldar) to Accor Group

Hotel booking platform

Disposal 2017
Raphaël advises the founders of Gekko in the sale of their company to Accor group; the founders remain shareholders with an exit formula; Raphaël had previously advised the founders in their LBO transaction with private equity investor HLD ; Gekko in an innovative B to B hotel booking platform for corporates (HCorpo) and travel agencies (Teldar).
Acquisition of the Swiss group Natural Le Coultre

Client : Chenue

Sector : Business Services

Acquisition of the Swiss group Natural Le Coultre

Fine art Logistics

Acquisition 2017
The French leader of the fine art logistics market (museums, galleries, fair trades, collectors) took over the Swiss leader of the fine art logistics market (based in Geneva). The group is dedicated to warehousing, pack and carry fine art to exhibitions
Capital increase of Vectans Pharma capital suscribed by Gérard Leduc (founder of Ethypharm) and other investors

Client : VECTANS PHARMA

Sector : Healthcare

Capital increase of Vectans Pharma capital suscribed by Gérard Leduc (founder of Ethypharm) and other investors

Pharma

Fundraising 2017
Vectans Pharma raises funds from Gérard Leduc, founder of Etypharm, and other pharma and private equity professionals in order to finance the acquisition of two products from Onxeo and its commercial development
Acquisition from Onxeo of two products in oral pathologies

Client : VECTANS PHARMA

Sector : Healthcare

Acquisition from Onxeo of two products in oral pathologies

Pharma

Acquisition 2017
Vectans Pharma acquires two products in oral pathologies, Sitavig (treatment of herpes labialis) and Loramyc (treatment of oropharyngeal candidiasis) from Onxeo (ex-BioAlliance Pharma). These two products are authorised and distributed in Europe, North America and Asia
Sale to TF1 of a majority stake in MinuteBuzz

Client : MINUTEBUZZ, SEVENTURE PARTNERS, BUSINESS ANGELS

Sectors : Media and communication, Tech

Sale to TF1 of a majority stake in MinuteBuzz

SPECIALIST DIGITAL MEDIA IN SOCIAL NETWORKS

Disposal 2017
Advised by Raphaël, the founders and their venture capital partners sell a large controlling stake to TF1; this transaction will also allow MinuteBuzz to accelerate its development ; the founders remain shareholders with an exit formula; MinuteBuzz is one of the leading video media on social networks and dedicated to millenials in France
Disposal of Céréa and family members' stake to Idinvest

Client : Céréa,family members

Sector : Branded consumer and retail

Disposal of Céréa and family members' stake to Idinvest

Worldwilde n°4 gelatine producer

Disposal 2016
Advised by Raphaël, some family shareholders and Céréa Capita sell their stake to Idinvest; this transaction is the outcome of a competitive sale process towards priovate equity investors
Acquisition of Tara Jarmon by AMS Industries, the family group of Jean-Paul Bize

Client : AMS Industries

Sector : Branded consumer and retail

Acquisition of Tara Jarmon by AMS Industries, the family group of Jean-Paul Bize

Women's wear

Acquisition 2016
AMS Industries, the holding company of Jean-Paul Bize, acquired 100% of the accessible luxury fashion brand Tara Jarmon, created by David Jarmon. Jean-Paul Bize added Tara Jarmon to his newly created luxury already including Poiray (watches) and Aurélie Bidermann (Jewlery)
Disposal of Antoine & Lili to an outside management (MBI) and the family holding Dzeta

Client : Private individuals

Sector : Branded consumer and retail

Disposal of Antoine & Lili to an outside management (MBI) and the family holding Dzeta

Ready to wear

Disposal 2016
Disposal of Tok Tok Tok to Just Eat

Client : MANAGEMENT, PRIVATE EQUITY AND BUSINESS ANGELS

Sectors : Business Services, Tech

Disposal of Tok Tok Tok to Just Eat

On-demand delivery service

Disposal 2016
Tok Tok Tok, an on-demand delivery platform, has been sold to Just Eat plc, the leading global marketplace for online food delivery (136m orders in 2016)
Disposal of Biologistic to Chronopost

Client : FLASH EUROPE

Sector : Business Services

Disposal of Biologistic to Chronopost

Temperature-controlled transportation for healthcare

Disposal 2016
Disposal of Speedy to Bridgestone

Client : Family shareholders, Management, MCB

Sector : Branded consumer and retail

Disposal of Speedy to Bridgestone

Auto parts and car repair chain

Disposal 2016
Auto parts and car repair chain Speedy (close to 500 outlets) joins Bridgestone Group, after a restricted sale process conducted by Raphael and very selective sale process restricted to a handfull of large international strategic buyers. In 2011, Speedy had been acquired by its management team led by Jacques Le Foll
Disposal of Group Cerise to Prisma (Bertelsmann Group)

Client : Family shareholders of Group Cerise

Sectors : Media and communication, Tech

Disposal of Group Cerise to Prisma (Bertelsmann Group)

Specialist digital media in social networks

Disposal 2016
Advised by Raphaël, the founders and their family parners sell Cerise Media , a high-growth video and digital media group, to Prisma, a subsidiary of Bertelsmann Group, after a very competitive sale process conducted towards large international strategic buyers in the media sector
Disposal of BNP's participation to Financière AVR

Client : BNP Paribas Development

Sector : Travel and leisure

Disposal of BNP's participation to Financière AVR

Distribution of products and accessories of hunting, shooting, fishing and accessories of animals

Disposal 2016
Advised by Raphaël, BNP Développement sells its stake in Rivolier to the Van Robais family.
Secondary LBO by the management and HLD

Client : HLD, Management

Sectors : Travel and leisure, Tech

Secondary LBO by the management and HLD

Hotel booking platform

LBO 2015
Advised by Raphël, the founders and their venture capital partners sell part of their stake through a LBO transaction with private equity investor HLD; venture capital investors exit ; founders cash out partially and reinvest partially; this transaction follows a tailor-made sale pocess
Secondary LBO by the management and Eurazeo PME

Client : Management, LBO France, Siparex

Sector : Business Services

Secondary LBO by the management and Eurazeo PME

Premium Logistics

LBO 2015
Disposal of Porcher Industries to Warkwick Capital

Client : Porcher Family and Private Equity

Sector : Industry

Disposal of Porcher Industries to Warkwick Capital

Technical textiles

Disposal 2015
Porcher Industries, manufacturer of technical textiles and composites for various industries (17 sites acrooss the world, €265m revenues) is sold private equity fund Warwick Capital
Disposal of Planète Sauvage and La Mer de Sable to Looping

Client : Compagnie des Alpes

Sector : Travel and leisure

Disposal of Planète Sauvage and La Mer de Sable to Looping

Leisure parks

Disposal 2015
Compagnie des Alpes refocuses its leisure parks portfolio and sells two regional leisure parks (Mer de Sable, near Paris, and Planète Sauvage, near Nantes) to Looping Group.
Disposal of Barat Etiquettes to Multi-Color Corporation

Client : Cobalt Capital

Sector : Branded consumer and retail

Disposal of Barat Etiquettes to Multi-Color Corporation

Wine label

Disposal 2015
Disposal of Axson Technologies to Sika

Client : Axson

Sector : Industry

Disposal of Axson Technologies to Sika

Specialty chemicals

Disposal 2015
Disposal of Revocoat to PPG Industries

Client : Axson

Sector : Industry

Disposal of Revocoat to PPG Industries

Specialty chemicals

Disposal 2015
Disposal of 100% of mister-auto.com to PSA Peugeot Citroën

Client : CIC, BPI, Iris, Management

Sectors : Media and communication, Tech

Disposal of 100% of mister-auto.com to PSA Peugeot Citroën

E-retail of auto spare parts

Disposal 2015
Disposal of Sterenn to Centradis

Client : Saulnier Family and others families

Sector : Business Services

Disposal of Sterenn to Centradis

B to B distribution

Disposal 2015
Disposal of Walibi Park to Aspro Parks

Client : Compagnie des Alpes

Sector : Travel and leisure

Disposal of Walibi Park to Aspro Parks

Leisure park

Disposal 2015
Disposal of Dolfinarium to Aspro Parks

Client : Compagnie des Alpes

Sector : Travel and leisure

Disposal of Dolfinarium to Aspro Parks

Leisure park

Disposal 2014
Salvepar acquires a minority stake in DRT’s capital

Client : DRT

Sectors : Ingredients , Sustainable development

Salvepar acquires a minority stake in DRT’s capital

INGREDIENTS, FLAVOURS AND FRAGRANCES, GREEN CHEMICALS

LBO 2014
Disposal of Diam to Prenant Group

Client : Kering

Sector : Business Services

Disposal of Diam to Prenant Group

Direct marketing

Disposal 2014
Disposal of CWI to Assurant Solutions

Client : Naquet Family and Pechel Industries

Sector : Business Services

Disposal of CWI to Assurant Solutions

Insurance broker specialised in affinity products

Disposal 2014
Acquisition of Germicopa by Florimond Desprez

Client : Florimond Desprez

Sector : Branded consumer and retail

Acquisition of Germicopa by Florimond Desprez

Breeding and genetic improvement of potatoes

Acquisition 2014
Disposal of 51% of La Centrale, Caradisiac.com, annoncesbateau.com to Axel Springer

Client : Spir

Sectors : Media and communication, Tech

Disposal of 51% of La Centrale, Caradisiac.com, annoncesbateau.com to Axel Springer

Online classifieds

Disposal 2014
Disposal of Puces de Saint-Ouen to Jean-Cyrille Boutmy (Sofimar)

Client : Grosvenor

Sector : Travel and leisure

Disposal of Puces de Saint-Ouen to Jean-Cyrille Boutmy (Sofimar)

Real Estate

Disposal 2014
Disposal of Chattawak to Zapa

Client : Chomarat

Sector : Branded consumer and retail

Disposal of Chattawak to Zapa

Women’s wear

Disposal 2014
Disposal of DPCI to Le Bélier

Client : Pineaud Family

Sector : Industry

Disposal of DPCI to Le Bélier

Automotive supplier

Disposal 2014
Disposal of a minority stake in Le Bélier to Capzanine and Société Générale Capital Partenaires

Client : FCDE

Sector : Industry

Disposal of a minority stake in Le Bélier to Capzanine and Société Générale Capital Partenaires

Automotive supplier

Disposal 2013
Disposal of Equinox Consulting to Cognizant

Client : Founding Partners

Sector : Business Services

Disposal of Equinox Consulting to Cognizant

Consulting

Disposal 2013
Cap Cinéma, reorganization of the capital

Client : Dejust Family and CDC

Sector : Travel and leisure

Cap Cinéma, reorganization of the capital

Cinema operator

LBO 2013
Disposal of Meriguet to Qualium and Idi

Client : Courtois Family

Sector : Branded consumer and retail

Disposal of Meriguet to Qualium and Idi

Decorative paintwork and arts specialist

LBO 2013
Disposal of Mia Electric to Focus Asia

Client : Impulsus

Sectors : Industry, Sustainable development

Disposal of Mia Electric to Focus Asia

Electric vehicles

Disposal 2013
Disposal of Tendriade to VanDrie Group

Client : Lactalis Group

Sector : Branded consumer and retail

Disposal of Tendriade to VanDrie Group

Meat processing

Disposal 2013
Disposal of two French sites by Constellium to OpenGate Capital

Client : Constellium

Sector : Industry

Disposal of two French sites by Constellium to OpenGate Capital

Transformation of aluminium

LBO 2013
Disposal of Zodiac Milpro by Zodiac Marine & Pool and Carlyle to Oaktree

Client : Zodiac Marine & Pool

Sector : Industry

Disposal of Zodiac Milpro by Zodiac Marine & Pool and Carlyle to Oaktree

Rigid Inflatable Boats

LBO 2013
Disposal of 100% of Babysun to Jarden

Client : Initiative & Finance, Management

Sector : Branded consumer and retail

Disposal of 100% of Babysun to Jarden

Nursery item distribution

Disposal 2012
Disposal of Diam to LBO France

Client : HIG

Sector : Business Services

Disposal of Diam to LBO France

Point of Purchase Displays

LBO 2012
Disposal of CWI to Pechel Industries

Client : Naquet Family

Sector : Business Services

Disposal of CWI to Pechel Industries

Insurance broker specialised on affinity products

LBO 2012
Disposal of Panhard to Volvo

Client : Cohen Family

Sector : Industry

Disposal of Panhard to Volvo

Military vehicles

Disposal 2012
Disposal of a 48% stake in Aigle Azur to HNA

Client : Go Fast Group

Sector : Business Services

Disposal of a 48% stake in Aigle Azur to HNA

Airline company

Disposal 2012
Disposal of Chêne Vert to Naxicap

Client : IXO Private Equity

Sector : Industry

Disposal of Chêne Vert to Naxicap

Design of bathroom furniture

LBO 2012
Disposal of Zodiac Recreational by Zodiac Marine & Pool and Carlyle to OpenGate Capital

Client : Zodiac Marine & Pool

Sector : Industry

Disposal of Zodiac Recreational by Zodiac Marine & Pool and Carlyle to OpenGate Capital

Rigid Inflatable Boats

LBO 2012
Disposal of Prezioso to Cinven

Client : Indigo Capital

Sector : Business Services

Disposal of Prezioso to Cinven

O&G infrastructure maintenance

LBO 2012
Disposal of Roberts Europe to Flash Europe / LBO France

Client : Managers

Sector : Business Services

Disposal of Roberts Europe to Flash Europe / LBO France

Premium freight

Disposal 2012
€27.5m capital increase subscribed by Catterton Partners

Client : Groupe du Louvre

Sector : Branded consumer and retail

€27.5m capital increase subscribed by Catterton Partners

Luxury crystal

Fundraising 2012
Disposal of Colis Privé to the shareholders of Voyage Privé and to the management

Client : Spir

Sector : Business Services

Disposal of Colis Privé to the shareholders of Voyage Privé and to the management

Parcel delivery

Disposal 2012
Disposal of Panneaux et Lambris de France to SCA Timber AB

Client : Megnien Industries

Sector : Industry

Disposal of Panneaux et Lambris de France to SCA Timber AB

Industrial joinery

Disposal 2012
LMBO Sponsorless backed by IFE Mezzanine and AXA Private Equity

Client : Aguettant Family

Sector : Healthcare

LMBO Sponsorless backed by IFE Mezzanine and AXA Private Equity

Pharma contract manufacturing

LBO 2011
Capital increase

Client : Medasys

Sector : Healthcare

Capital increase

Software

Fundraising 2011
Disposal of Fromageries de l’Etoile to Lactalis Group

Client : Family Shareholders

Sector : Branded consumer and retail

Disposal of Fromageries de l’Etoile to Lactalis Group

Cheese producer

Disposal 2011
Disposal of Distripêche to Naxicap Partners

Client : LFPI and Coiquaud family

Sector : Travel and leisure

Disposal of Distripêche to Naxicap Partners

Rack jobbing of fishing equipment

LBO 2011
Disposal of the German contract logistics activity and of the French activities to Rhenus

Client : Wincanton

Sector : Business Services

Disposal of the German contract logistics activity and of the French activities to Rhenus

Transport and logistics

Disposal 2011
OBO sponsored by BNP Développement

Client : Family

Sector : Travel and leisure

OBO sponsored by BNP Développement

Distribution of hunting items

LBO 2011
Disposal of Martek Power to Cooper

Client : Equistone

Sector : Industry

Disposal of Martek Power to Cooper

Energy conversion devices

Disposal 2011
Disposal of 77.2% of Brossard to Limagrain

Client : Schumacher Family

Sector : Branded consumer and retail

Disposal of 77.2% of Brossard to Limagrain

Industrial Pastry

Disposal 2011
Private placement and subsequent listing on French Alternext Stock Exchange of Groupe Jemini

Client : Jemini Group

Sector : Branded consumer and retail

Private placement and subsequent listing on French Alternext Stock Exchange of Groupe Jemini

Toys under licence

Fundraising 2011
Disposal of Barat Etiquettes to Cobalt Capital

Client : Letellier Family

Sector : Branded consumer and retail

Disposal of Barat Etiquettes to Cobalt Capital

Wine labels

LBO 2010
Advisor to Ball Corp. in the acquisition of Aerocan from Equistone

Client : Ball Corporation

Sector : Industry

Advisor to Ball Corp. in the acquisition of Aerocan from Equistone

Aluminium packaging

Acquisition 2010
Disposal of Dubus to Duaruz

Client : MBO Partenaires & Alliance Entreprendre

Sector : Industry

Disposal of Dubus to Duaruz

Industrial machine-tools

LBO 2010
Disposal of Benchmark Group to CCM (Comment Ca Marche)

Client : Delaporte Family

Sector : Media and communication

Disposal of Benchmark Group to CCM (Comment Ca Marche)

Online media

Disposal 2010
Acquisition by L Capital and Florac of Sandro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot

Client : L Capital, Florac

Sector : Branded consumer and retail

Acquisition by L Capital and Florac of Sandro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot

Women’s wear

Acquisition 2010
Capital increase fully subscribed by CM-CIC Capital Privé

Client : Fred Pinel

Sector : Branded consumer and retail

Capital increase fully subscribed by CM-CIC Capital Privé

Leather trunks

Fundraising 2010
Disposal of Optimum to Azulis Capital

Client : GMS Investissements

Sector : Industry

Disposal of Optimum to Azulis Capital

Standard closet doors

LBO 2010
Disposal of Afibel to Damart

Client : Primondo Specialty Group

Sector : Branded consumer and retail

Disposal of Afibel to Damart

Mail order

Disposal 2010
Disposal of Idéal Résidences to LBO France

Client : Edmond de Rothschild Investment Partners

Sector : Healthcare

Disposal of Idéal Résidences to LBO France

Retirement homes

LBO 2010
Disposal of Manuest to Nevelt

Client : Vogica

Sector : Industry

Disposal of Manuest to Nevelt

Kitchen designer

Disposal 2009
Acquisition of Pickup Services by GeoPost

Client : GeoPost

Sector : Business Services

Acquisition of Pickup Services by GeoPost

Collection point networks

Acquisition 2009
Defence of Valtech against the unsolicited cash tender offer by Siegco

Client : Valtech

Sector : Business Services

Defence of Valtech against the unsolicited cash tender offer by Siegco

IT Consulting

Acquisition 2009
Advisor to the FSI (French Sovereign fund) in set up of a mezzanine fund

Client : FSI

Sector : Business Services

Advisor to the FSI (French Sovereign fund) in set up of a mezzanine fund

Investment funds

Fundraising 2009
Advisor to Solarfi for the €10m capital increase subscribed by Alain Samson

Client : SolarFi

Sectors : Industry, Sustainable development

Advisor to Solarfi for the €10m capital increase subscribed by Alain Samson

Photovoltaic solar panel

Fundraising 2009
Disposal of Coyote to 21 Partners

Client : Founders

Sector : Media and communication

Disposal of Coyote to 21 Partners

Community-based driving assistance systems

LBO 2009
Acquisition of VeePee by Spie

Client : Spie

Sector : Media and communication

Acquisition of VeePee by Spie

Telecom

Acquisition 2009
Disposal of DHL Global Mail to the management

Client : Deutsche Post

Sector : Business Services

Disposal of DHL Global Mail to the management

Direct Marketing

Disposal 2009
OBO of TwentyOne backed by Siparex

Client : Twenty One

Sector : Business Services

OBO of TwentyOne backed by Siparex

Strategy consulting

LBO 2009
Disposal of Claudie Pierlot to Sandro

Client : René Derhy

Sector : Branded consumer and retail

Disposal of Claudie Pierlot to Sandro

Women’s wear

Disposal 2009
Disposal of Europe Airpost to Air Contractors

Client : La Poste

Sector : Business Services

Disposal of Europe Airpost to Air Contractors

Airline company

Disposal 2008
Disposal of American and Asian assets of Cesar group to Jakks Pacific

Client : Butler Capital

Sector : Travel and leisure

Disposal of American and Asian assets of Cesar group to Jakks Pacific

Party accessories

Disposal 2008
Acquisition by Faiveley of the Sagard stake in Faiveley Transport

Client : Faiveley

Sector : Industry

Acquisition by Faiveley of the Sagard stake in Faiveley Transport

Railroad equipment

Acquisition 2008
Disposal of RMS business by Ares IT Services to Ineo Suez

Client : Ares

Sector : Business Services

Disposal of RMS business by Ares IT Services to Ineo Suez

SSII

Disposal 2008
Disposal of Aerocan to Equistone

Client : Nixen Partners

Sector : Industry

Disposal of Aerocan to Equistone

Aluminium packaging

Disposal 2008
Acquisition of ASAP by Business

Client : Agence Business

Sector : Media and communication

Acquisition of ASAP by Business

Advertising

Acquisition 2008
Disposal of Taxicolis to Flash Europe

Client : GeoPost

Sector : Business Services

Disposal of Taxicolis to Flash Europe

Premium freight

Disposal 2008
Fairness opinion for the Board of Directors of Suez in its merger with Gaz de France

Client : Suez

Sector : Industry

Fairness opinion for the Board of Directors of Suez in its merger with Gaz de France

Energy

Disposal 2008
Disposal of Wauquiez to Verdoso Industry

Client : Bénéteau

Sector : Travel and leisure

Disposal of Wauquiez to Verdoso Industry

Boat manufacturing

Disposal 2008
Convertible bond (OCEANE)

Client : Foncière INA

Sector : Business Services

Convertible bond (OCEANE)

Real Estate

Fundraising 2008
Acquisition of Reponse by Abénex Capital

Client : Abénex Capital

Sector : Business Services

Acquisition of Reponse by Abénex Capital

Interior organization

Acquisition 2008
Advisor to Actual for the shareholding structure reorganization

Client : Actual Group

Sector : Business Services

Advisor to Actual for the shareholding structure reorganization

Temporary work

Fundraising 2008
Disposal of TPX Group to SFP

Client : MBO Partenaires

Sector : Business Services

Disposal of TPX Group to SFP

Audiovisual equipment rental

Disposal 2008
Disposal of Martek Power to Equistone

Client : Katz Family

Sector : Industry

Disposal of Martek Power to Equistone

Energy conversion devices

Disposal 2008
Disposal of the Nonon's family stake in Soflog to European Capital

Client : Nonon Family

Sector : Business Services

Disposal of the Nonon's family stake in Soflog to European Capital

Industrial logistics

LBO 2007
Disposal of Emap-Agor to GL Events

Client : EMAP

Sector : Business Services

Disposal of Emap-Agor to GL Events

Organization of trade fairs

Disposal 2007
Acquisition of Fotolog by Hi-Media

Client : HI Media

Sector : Media and communication

Acquisition of Fotolog by Hi-Media

Online media

Acquisition 2007
LBO on Leasecom

Client : Omnes Capital

Sector : Business Services

LBO on Leasecom

Leasing of IT hardware

LBO 2007
Tender offer and subsequent delisting on Fininfo

Client : Financière Jeulin

Sector : Media and communication

Tender offer and subsequent delisting on Fininfo

Financial information

Fundraising 2007
Disposal of IMV Technologies to OFI Private Equity

Client : IDI and family

Sector : Healthcare

Disposal of IMV Technologies to OFI Private Equity

Animal health

LBO 2007
Disposal of Delpharm to Acto Mezzanine

Client : Activa Capital

Sector : Healthcare

Disposal of Delpharm to Acto Mezzanine

Pharma contract manufacturing

LBO 2007
Fund raising by Meteor Network

Client : Meteor

Sector : Business Services

Fund raising by Meteor Network

Wifi equipments

Fundraising 2007
Acquisition of Findis by Abenex Capital

Client : Founders

Sector : Business Services

Acquisition of Findis by Abenex Capital

Distribution of household appliances

LBO 2007
Capital increase of Theolia subscribed by General Electric

Client : General Electric

Sectors : Industry, Sustainable development

Capital increase of Theolia subscribed by General Electric

Renewable energy

Fundraising 2007
Disposal of Kertel to Proximania

Client : Iliad

Sector : Business Services

Disposal of Kertel to Proximania

Prepaid phone cards

Disposal 2007
Advisor of Inea's shareholders for the IPO

Client : Foncière INEA

Sector : Business Services

Advisor of Inea's shareholders for the IPO

Real Estate

Fundraising 2006
Disposal of Silicomp to Orange

Client : Groupe Silicomp

Sector : Business Services

Disposal of Silicomp to Orange

IT/telecom services

Disposal 2006
IPO of Vetoquinol on Euronext

Client : Vétoquinol

Sector : Healthcare

IPO of Vetoquinol on Euronext

Veterinary pharmaceutical laboratory

Fundraising 2006
Disposal of 40% of the capital to Cobepa

Client : Hillebrand Family and Mitsui

Sector : Business Services

Disposal of 40% of the capital to Cobepa

Beverage logistics

LBO 2006
Acquisition of Tarkett by KKR

Client : KKR

Sector : Branded consumer and retail

Acquisition of Tarkett by KKR

Flooring solutions

Acquisition 2006
Disposal of Château Soutard

Client : des Ligneris Family

Sector : Branded consumer and retail

Disposal of Château Soutard

Grand cru Saint Emilion wine

Disposal 2006
Disposal of Lansay to the Groupe Arnault

Client : Azoulai Family

Sector : Branded consumer and retail

Disposal of Lansay to the Groupe Arnault

Toys under license

LBO 2006
Disposal by Ecofin of its 25% stake in Séchilienne Sidec

Client : Ecofin

Sectors : Industry, Sustainable development

Disposal by Ecofin of its 25% stake in Séchilienne Sidec

Renewable energy

Disposal 2006
Acquisition of Masaï by Lowendal

Client : Lowendal

Sector : Business Services

Acquisition of Masaï by Lowendal

Consulting

Acquisition 2006
Disposal of GeoPost Logistics to Logista

Client : GeoPost

Sector : Business Services

Disposal of GeoPost Logistics to Logista

Logistics

Disposal 2006
Disposal of Batisanté to 21 Centrale Partners

Client : CDC Entreprises and management

Sector : Business Services

Disposal of Batisanté to 21 Centrale Partners

Multi-service building

LBO 2006
Disposal of the 3i’s minority stake in Business to CM CIC

Client : 3i

Sector : Media and communication

Disposal of the 3i’s minority stake in Business to CM CIC

Advertising

LBO 2006
Disposal of Atos to 21 Centrale Partners

Client : Larger Family and Siparex

Sector : Industry

Disposal of Atos to 21 Centrale Partners

Electrical cabinet

LBO 2006
Capital increase of €10m

Client : Shareholders and Founders

Sector : Media and communication

Capital increase of €10m

Free press

Fundraising 2006
Disposal of Outinord to Abenex

Client : Nixen

Sector : Industry

Disposal of Outinord to Abenex

Construction equipment

LBO 2006
Disposal of Creatis to Cofidis

Client : Crédit Municipal de Lille

Sector : Business Services

Disposal of Creatis to Cofidis

Credit consolidation

Disposal 2006
Acquisition of Cyclone Commerce by Sopra

Client : Sopra

Sector : Business Services

Acquisition of Cyclone Commerce by Sopra

Business process management software

Acquisition 2006
Acquisition of stakes held by financial investors

Client : Vétoniquol

Sector : Healthcare

Acquisition of stakes held by financial investors

Veterinary pharmaceutical laboratory

Acquisition 2006
Acquisition of Cider Santé by Pharmexx

Client : Cider Santé

Sector : Healthcare

Acquisition of Cider Santé by Pharmexx

Externalized medical services

Acquisition 2005
LBO on Affiches Parisiennes by IDI Group, Rallye and Paris Orléans

Client : Affiches Parisiennes

Sector : Media and communication

LBO on Affiches Parisiennes by IDI Group, Rallye and Paris Orléans

Legal records newspaper

LBO 2005
Disposal of CFC Expert to Alma Consulting

Client : Initiative & Finance

Sector : Business Services

Disposal of CFC Expert to Alma Consulting

Costs reduction

Disposal 2005
Acquisition of assets and WiMax License of Altitude Telecom

Client : Iliad

Sector : Industry

Acquisition of assets and WiMax License of Altitude Telecom

Telecoms

Acquisition 2005
Advisor of TDF’s management

Client : Management

Sector : Media and communication

Advisor of TDF’s management

Broadcast towers

Acquisition 2005
Share repurchase tender offer on IMV Technologies

Client : IMV Technologies

Sector : Healthcare

Share repurchase tender offer on IMV Technologies

Animal health

Acquisition 2005
Acquisition by Sopra of Profit

Client : Sopra

Sector : Business Services

Acquisition by Sopra of Profit

IT services

Acquisition 2005
Disposal of Premium Logistics Int’l to FM Logistic

Client : Giraud Family

Sector : Business Services

Disposal of Premium Logistics Int’l to FM Logistic

Logistics

Disposal 2005
Merger of Aatchik with Real Time

Client : Aatchik

Sector : Media and communication

Merger of Aatchik with Real Time

Mobile applications

Acquisition 2005
Disposal of Premium Logistics France to Wincanton Plc

Client : Giraud Family

Sector : Business Services

Disposal of Premium Logistics France to Wincanton Plc

Logistics

Disposal 2005
Disposal of TAT Express to Patrick Papot

Client : GeoPost

Sector : Business Services

Disposal of TAT Express to Patrick Papot

Express freight

Disposal 2005
Disposal of Assurland to MAAF and MMA

Client : Assurland

Sector : Media and communication

Disposal of Assurland to MAAF and MMA

Online insurance broker

LBO 2005
Share repurchase tender offer on Bureau Veritas

Client : Bureau Veritas

Sector : Business Services

Share repurchase tender offer on Bureau Veritas

Certification services

Acquisition 2005
€10m capital increase

Client : César

Sector : Travel and leisure

€10m capital increase

Costume manufacturer

Fundraising 2005
Fairness opinion for Teleperformance

Client : Teleperformance

Sector : Business Services

Fairness opinion for Teleperformance

Call center

LBO 2005
Disposal of Axson to Eurazeo PME

Client : Palluel Marmont Capital, Acland

Sector : Industry

Disposal of Axson to Eurazeo PME

Specialty chemicals

Disposal 2005
Merger of Osiatis with Focal Group

Client : Osiatis

Sector : Business Services

Merger of Osiatis with Focal Group

SSII

Acquisition 2005
Capital reorganization of Gruau Group

Client : Gruau Group

Sector : Industry

Capital reorganization of Gruau Group

Customised vehicles

Fundraising 2005
Acquisition of Panhard SA by PSA Peugeot Citroën

Client : Auverland

Sector : Industry

Acquisition of Panhard SA by PSA Peugeot Citroën

Military vehicles

Acquisition 2005
Disposal of Applexion to Novasep

Client : Family

Sector : Industry

Disposal of Applexion to Novasep

Specialty chemicals

Disposal 2004
Simplified cash tender offer on Wendel

Client : Wendel

Sector : Business Services

Simplified cash tender offer on Wendel

Private equity

Acquisition 2004
Disposal of SES to LBO France

Client : Family

Sector : Business Services

Disposal of SES to LBO France

Electronic labels

LBO 2004
Acquisition by Wendel of the stakes of Mathy family and UI in Bureau Veritas

Client : Wendel

Sector : Business Services

Acquisition by Wendel of the stakes of Mathy family and UI in Bureau Veritas

Certification services

Acquisition 2004
Tender offer (1000 private investors)

Client : Wendel

Sector : Business Services

Tender offer (1000 private investors)

Certification services

Acquisition 2004
Disposal of Printor Packaging to Tournville Securex

Client : Penauille

Sector : Business Services

Disposal of Printor Packaging to Tournville Securex

Printing industry

Disposal 2004
Disposal of a portfolio of 20 investments to group IDI

Client : Consortium de Réalisation CDR

Sector : Business Services

Disposal of a portfolio of 20 investments to group IDI

Capital investment

Disposal 2003
Acquisition of Mas by Moria

Client : Moria

Sector : Healthcare

Acquisition of Mas by Moria

Chirurgical tools

Acquisition 2003
Acquisition of Maitre Fournil by Nutrixo

Client : Nutrixo

Sector : Branded consumer and retail

Acquisition of Maitre Fournil by Nutrixo

Bread & pastry

Acquisition 2003
Disposal of Noblet to Datamedia

Client : Noblet

Sector : Business Services

Disposal of Noblet to Datamedia

Distribution B to B

Disposal 2002
Disposal of Noir de Carbone to Eramet by Imerys

Client : Eramet

Sector : Industry

Disposal of Noir de Carbone to Eramet by Imerys

Specialty chemicals

Disposal 2002
Disposal of Saman by Dole to Maitre Prunille

Client : Dole

Sector : Branded consumer and retail

Disposal of Saman by Dole to Maitre Prunille

Dry fruit wholesale

Disposal 2002
Disposal of Open TV to Liberty Media

Client : Naspers

Sector : Media and communication

Disposal of Open TV to Liberty Media

Interactive TV software

Disposal 2002
IPO of Yell

Client : Yell

Sector : Media and communication

IPO of Yell

Directories

Fundraising 2002
Disposal of 50% of Yoplait to PAI

Client : Sodiaal

Sector : Branded consumer and retail

Disposal of 50% of Yoplait to PAI

Fresh milk products

Disposal 2002
Disposal of Sud N Sol to Norac Group

Client : Sud N Sol

Sector : Branded consumer and retail

Disposal of Sud N Sol to Norac Group

Food ingredients

Disposal 2002
Disposal of Sadaci by Eramet to Molymet Group

Client : Eramet

Sector : Industry

Disposal of Sadaci by Eramet to Molymet Group

Specialty chemicals

Disposal 2002
Disposal of Cat by Renault to Autologic, Wallenius and TNT

Client : Renault

Sector : Business Services

Disposal of Cat by Renault to Autologic, Wallenius and TNT

Logistics