Perceva Capital recapitalises Shark

The French special situations investor - who recently closed its first fund on €150m - is now the sole shareholder in the business. AtriA Capital Partenaires led the buyout of Shark in 2005 and has now fully exited the company.

Perceva Capital stated that Shark fits its investment strategy given its size, market position, focus on innovation and international dimension. The fresh capital structure will allow the company to step up investments in its products range and distribution networks.

Shark was founded in 1929 and is headquartered in Marseilles. The firm manufactures motorbike helmets and has been commercialising its own line of products since 1992. It sells its products in more than 35 countries and generates 60% of its turnover outside of France.

Shark employs 670 people and posted a €30m turnover in 2010.

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