Capitem Partenaires buys Aluthea in MBO
Capitem Partenaires has acquired a 20% stake in French aluminium foundry Groupe Aluthea, while managers Hugo Texier and Paul Marino will retain the remainder.
The transaction sees Aluthea founder Michel Barbier de La Serre sell his stake in the company.
Banque Palatine, Crédit Coopératif and BCP Millenium provided debt for the transaction.
Company
Aluthea is a French aluminium foundry. Its activities are divided into four sections: sand foundry, gravity and low-pressure die casting foundry, pressure injection casting, and machining and finishing. The company serves several industries, including the lighting, hydraulic, heating and medical sectors.
Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Nantoin, Aluthea has a workforce of 300 people and generated a €30m turnover in 2017. Outside of France, the company has facilities in Portugal, Germany and Tunisia.
People
Capitem Partenaires – Stéphane Grès, Hervé Letoublon (presidents, founders).
Groupe Aluthea – Hugo Texier, Paul Marino (managing directors).
Advisers
Equity – Lamartine Conseil, Cédric Sapède, Camille Ferrat, Audrey Regard (legal).
Management – Ydès Avocats, Marcelo Mazzilli, Florence Grangerat, Edouard Rabatel (legal).
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