Roland Berger & Partners

GP deploys capital from its Armonia Italy Fund, which held a first close on €200m in June 2016

Vehicle held a €2.8bn final close this month and writes equity cheques of €25-150m

Sale of the IT business brings to an end a five-year holding period for the vendor

Sale ends an 18-year holding period for Gilde, which acquired the company in 1999

Capzanine secures a majority stake from Capzanine 4 and also invests mezzanine debt

Private equity players remain keen on auto-parts, as the sub-sector responds to rapid changes brought about by the electrical vehicle market

Backers include BPI France, Ardian, family offices and international private investors

Equistone invests alongside the management team, led by the founder, and Chevrillon Group

Transaction includes mezzanine financing provided by Tikehau and other debt by BNP Paribas

Deal for the IT consultancy is the fifth investment from the GP's £205m fourth fund

Deal is the seventh acquisition for the GP's third vehicle, which reached a final close on €600m

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