IDIA et al. back Germicopa MBO

The management team took a 49% stake in the business. IDIA and UEO - both part of the Crédit Agricole group - Naxicap partners and Ouest Croissance acquired the remainder of the shares.

Crédit Agricole du Finistère arranged debt facilities, also subscribed by Natixis and BCME.

Germicopa is a potato seed breeder based in Quimper. The group notably owns and breeds the Charlotte, Amandine and Chérie potato varieties. Germicopa employs 79 staff and posted a €45m turnover for 2009.

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If you have any information regarding this transaction, please contact Grégoire Gille on +44 20 7484 9824 or gregoire.gille@incisivemedia.com

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