France
FRANCE - KKR in exclusive talks for PagesJaunes
According to press reports, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts has entered exclusive negotiations with France Telecom for the acquisition of its 54% stake in telephone directory business PagesJaunes, for EUR 3.3bn
FRANCE - Tornier announces investment by Warburg Pincus
Tornier, a global orthopedic company based in Grenoble, France, announced today that it closed a transaction with an investor group led by Warburg Pincus to acquire a majority interest in the company. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. In...
FRANCE - Deadline for PagesJaunes bids
Bidders for France Telecom's 54% stake in directory service PagesJaunes are expected to place binding offers today.
FRANCE - Alven generates a 40% IRR on trade sale of financial software developer
Alven Capital has sold its entire stake in middle and back-office software developer Emos Futures to its main competitor, GL Trade, a deal which generated an IRR of 40%.
FRANCE/GERMANY - Aforge Finance in cross-border partnership
Giuliani Capital Advisors (US), Aforge Finance (France) and Sal Oppenheim (Germany) have agreed to form an alliance focused on cross-border acquisitions.
FRANCE - Société Générale to finance acquisitions from new Hong Kong office
Société Générale Coporate & Investment Banking has announced the expansion of its activity to Asia, with the opening in September of an office in Hong Kong.
FRANCE - Jean-Hubert Vial to join Astorg Partners as portfolio manager
Astorg Partners has announced the appointment of Jean-Hubert Vial to their team as portfolio manager. He will be joining from Rothschild & Cie, where he worked for six years as director of the mergers and acquisitions department. Mr. Vial has a degree...
FRANCE - LBO France reinforces its team
LBO France is reinforcing its team by appointing Bruno Cremel as investment manager.
FRANCE - Triago-X appoints new principal
Triago alternative eXchange (Triago-X) has today announced the appointment of Justin Grover as principal. He will strengthen the team and contribute in the international development of the company.
FRANCE - French investor backs MBO of home hairdressing service
Edmond de Rothschild Capital Partners (EdRCP) has taken a significant majority stake in home hairdresser, Viadom.
FRANCE - Pharmaceutical R&D firm get EUR 1m
CIC Vizille Capital Innovation (CIC Vizille CI) and Sudinnova have led a first round of financing for pharmaceutical R&D laboratory, Transmedi, together contributing 70% of the EUR 1m injected. The balance is provided by regional investor Institut Lorrain...
FRANCE - Jaques-Philippe Gunther to join Willkie Farr & Gallagher
Willkie Farr & Gallagher has today announced the appointment of Jaques-Philippe Gunther as an associate, and will be joined by David Tayar who will join the European Counsel.
FRANCE - Médica France sold by Bridgepoint to BC Partners
BC Partners has agreed to acquire Médica France, one of the country's largest nursing home groups, for EUR 750m. BC Partners alongside AXA Private Equity have backed the management of Médica allowing Bridgepoint and AlpInvest to exit having held the company...
FRANCE - Montefiore takes majority stake in art equipment distributor
Montefiore Investment has acquired a 78% of Promo Art, for an undisclosed sum. Management retains the balance. As a result of the transaction, BNP Private Equity, IDPC and Naxicap Partners exit the first round investment they made in 2001.
FRANCE - Duke Street Capital France appoints new investment manager
Duke Street Capital (DSC) has announced the appointment of their new investment manager, Vincent Dupuy, who will be starting at DSC France in July.
FRANCE - OTC AM injects EUR 1.2 in Supertec
OTC Asset Management has completed a EUR 1.2m first round of financing in Supertec.
FRANCE - EUR 8.5m backing for dietary food maker
Creadev, the investment fund of the Mulliez family, has led a EUR 8.5m second round of financing in Ceprodi-Kot. The fund invested EUR 6.5m alongside previous investors H2i, OTC Asset Management (OTC AM) and MaceInvest.
FRANCE - Benjamin Moreau joins Activa Capital
Paris-based Activa Capital has announced the appointment of Benjamin Moreau as investment analyst.
FRANCE - FPG-LFPI buys Brittany biscuit maker
Lazard's private equity fund managers FPG-LFPI have acquired 100% of Traou Mad.
FRANCE - Chinese motorcycle importer gets EUR 400,000 backing
Sigma gestion, Champagne Ardenne Croissance (CAC) and Auxitex have injected EUR 400,000 in Sidam.
FRANCE - Crédit Agricole Private Equity takes 20% of Multitec
Crédit Agricole Private Equity (CAPE) has acquired a 20% equity stake in Montpellier-based Mutlitec.
FRANCE - Mayer Brown Rowe & Maw recruitsGuillaume Kuperfils
Guillaume Kuperfils will be joining Mayer Brown Rowe & Maw as an associate, specialising in the area of mergers and acquisitions. He will be focusing on advising on expansion and buyout investment funds.
FRANCE - AXA Private Equity takes part in Eurotunnel refinancing
AXA Private Equity has announced its participation in the financial restructuring of France-UK rail link operator, Eurotunnel.
FRANCE - Michel Maupu to join 3i France
Michel Maupu is to join 3i France as senior advisor of the investment team, which is managed by Guy Zarzavatdjian