Activa's Atlas for Men refinances one year after carve-out

The new financing is provided by the existing banking pool set up in 2016 as part of its carve-out from De Agostini. CIC Nord Quest was the arranger, while BNP Paribas and Crédit Agricole Seine-Normandie also took part. This time around they were joined by Caisse d'Epargne Normandie.

Previous funding
In August 2016, Altas for Men span out from De Agostini in a deal led by Activa Capital alongside the management team. They were accompanied by Initiative & Finance and Indigo Capital, which provided mezzanine debt financing. Activa holds a majority stake in the company.

Company
Founded in 1999 as part of Groupe De Agostini, Atlas for Men is a men's brand of outdoor clothing and accessories, sold online and via catalogue. It operates in 10 European countries and generates around €160m in sales.

People
Activa Capital – Christophe Parier, Pierre Chabaud (partners); Frédéric Singer (manager).
Atlas for Men – Marc Delamarre (CEO); Serge Lemarchal (CFO).

Advisers
Equity – Canaccord Genuity (corporate finance).

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