FRANCE - LFPI backs the management buy-in of Holtex

LFPI has taken an 85% stake in medical equipment company Holtex, via its fund LFPI Croissance. LCL underwrote the senior debt package.

Alex Rozaire, the incoming CEO, took a minority equity share.

Holtex expects a turnover of EUR 7m in 2006. The company has seen an average annual growth of 23% since 2002.

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