Industrials
UK - Matrix invests £3m to support MBO of environmental technology company
Matrix Private Equity Partners has invested ТЃ3m to finance the management buyout of Monsal Ltd, a specialist environmental technology company providing solutions for the water and waste sectors. Matrix Private Equity is taking a significant minority...
SPAIN/PORTUGAL – GED backs business support services provider
Buyout house GED has acquired a 22.97% stake in Portuguese SERLIMA in a deal valued at approximately EUR 3m.
GERMANY/LUXEMBURG – Odewald & Compagnie acquires SaarGummi from Orlando
Oldewald & Compagnie has acquired SaarGummi Technologies S.a.r.l in a secondary buyout from Orlando Management GmbH for an undisclosed sum. SaarGummi manufactures sealing systems and mouldings for automotive and industrial applications. The company employs...
UK - Gresham scoops 4x on Warings exit
Gresham Private Equity has scooped returns of 4x from the sale of building contractor Warings. The Portsmouth-based business has been acquired by French Group, Bouygues Construction. Gresham invested ТЃ3m to support the ТЃ12m management buyout of Warings...
ITALY – Cape Live invests EUR 4.98m in Area Impianti
Cape Listed Investment Vehicle in Equity (Cape Live) has committed EUR 4.98m to environmental company Area Impianti. The deal sees Cape Live take a 10.9% stake in the company.
SWEDEN - Credit squeeze threatens EUR 6bn Vin & Sprit sale
The sale of Vin & Sprit, owner of the Absolut vodka brand, by the Swedish government might be delayed due to current conditions in the credit market. Vin & Sprit is one of six companies which the Swedish government is planning to sell over the next few...
ITALY – Arca Impresa transfers control of Cemp to Indian company
Arca Impressa has transferred 100% of its stake in Cemp to ABG Engineering & Constructions in a deal based on the EUR 27m company value. The company is backed by Indian GP Tano Capital.
FRANCE - CAPE backs MBO of Groupe Pommier
Crédit Agricole Private Equity (CAPE) has completed the management buyout of industrial machinery business Groupe Pommier.
UK - CBPE sells Fishers to BOSIF for £40m
Close Brothers Private Equity (CBPE) has sold linen service business Fisher Holdings for ТЃ40m to its management. The Fisher management team is being supported by Bank of Scotland Integrated Finance. CBPE achieved a money multiple of 2.9x on its original...