Case studies

Gaïana Group (iD Systèmes), France’s leading publisher of software dedicated to the life sciences sector (wine and spirits, horticulture and agriculture), acquired the Spanish company Ayanet TIC, a publisher of business software for the agri-food and distribution industries.

Sagard, a prominent French private equity firm, entered into exclusive negotiations with Dentressangle, Nordine Mazari and Xavier Frattini to acquire Synov.

ASO H&P Group, a world leader in chrome plated bars in the hydraulic and pneumatic sectors, signed an agreement with a pool of banks with BNL BNP Paribas as agent bank, UniCredit, Banco BPM, and Banca Ifis for a EUR 23 million loan to support a greenfield investment in India aimed at strengthening the Group’s international presence.

Intec Microsystems, a leading IT hardware, software and services distributor, has been sold to private equity investor Chiltern Capital and its management team.

PS-Pension Solutions GmbH (“Pension Solutions Group”), a Germany-based specialist broker and a leading solution provider of occupational pension schemes, occupational disability insurance, and company health insurance plans, was sold to Ecclesia Holding GmbH (“Ecclesia Group”), Germany’s leading insurance broker and partner for insurance, risk consulting, and contract support.

Sotralu Group, a European specialist in accessories and closures for aluminium joineries backed by Bridgepoint, acquired the Italian company FR Accessories.

VHB Groep, an enterprise specializing in the recovery of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, acquired Rock Solid, a company focused on reprocessing, research and development, and the sale of incinerated bottom ash (IBA).

CERAM, a French company specialised in equipment for powders and aggregates, was sold to TMM – Transitube.

Paperfoam, a leading global provider of biodegradable packaging solutions, was sold to Nissha (7915:Tokyo), a conglomerate active in various markets.