Capitem, Ouest Croissance back Proson management buy-back

The transaction will see Proson's CEO Laurent Péru take over TCR's majority stake in the group with the support of Capitem and Ouest Croissance, whose backing is aimed at helping the group enter a new growth phase.

Capitem and Ouest Croissance together invested €1.5m in the transaction, taking a minority stake in the group.

Péru had taken over as Proson's main manager in 2012, when TCR entered the group. This first investment enabled the group to acquire additional equipment of a higher and more modern quality. The capital also helped Proson expand on a national level, acquiring Lyon-based company Roiret in 2015.

Previous funding
In 2012, TCR acquired a majority stake in the group through an MBI that saw current CEO Laurent Péru take over from the company's founder.

Company
Established in 1985 by Guy Chardonnereau and based in Châtillon, Proson specialises in the rental of wireless audio material used for simultaneous translation and interpreting, servicing mainly translators or interpretors.

People
TCR Capital – Christian Dorléac (managing partner); Marianne Harlé (principal).

Advisers
Vendor – Allen & Overy, Romy Richter, Marine Le Quillec, David Sorel, Tristan Jambu-Merlin (legal, corporate finance, tax, financial due diligence).

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