Capza, BPI France back Coutot-Roehrig MBO

CEO Guillaume Roehrig and his family retain the majority.

Capza, which is leading this transaction, is investing in the company with capital and mezzanine to support its development strategy. The group is planning to consolidate in France and abroad, and will diversify its activities to the management of dormant assets in collaboration with banking and insurance institutions.

Company
With origins dating to 1894, Coutot-Roehrig specialises in the search for heirs in the context of successions. The group employs 285 genealogists and lawyers across 47 branches, including 12 outside of France. It generates around €50m in sales.

People
Capza – Benoit Choppin (co-head France Flex Equity).
BPI France – Johanne Destrés (investment director).
Coutot-Roehrig – Guillaume Roehrig (chairman, CEO)

Advisers
Company – Edmond de Rothschild (corporate finance); Desfilis (legal).
Equity – Hoche (legal); Oderis (commercial due diligence); Indefi (strategic due diligence); Eight Advisory (financial due diligence); Advention (commercial due diligence).

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