France: strong deals pipeline fuels high average entry multiple
With a strong rebound in dealdoing after the Q2 2020 lockdown, the French PE market remains the busiest in Europe – and deal-hungry sponsors with deep pockets should ensure processes remain heated in the coming months
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Qualium sells La Foir'Fouille stake to manager and funds - report
Deal values the French discount retailer at between EUR 150m and EUR 200m
Bridgepoint explores Anaveo exit, initial bids due imminently
Financial sponsors showing preliminary interest include 3i, PAI and Motion Equity Partners
Eurazeo at 70% of target for EUR 1bn PME IV fund
Fund has already secured more than EUR 700m, including EUR 400m from Eurazeo's balance sheet
Equistone sells Bruneau to Towerbrook
Earlier media report put the EV of the French online office supplies retailer at EUR 475m
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