Callisto advised the management team of A2MAC1:
2022: acquisition by Providence Equity Partners from FAPI (Valuation: ca. €1.5bn)
References
Since its inception in 2005, Callisto has conducted more than a hundred mandates on behalf of Management teams in transactions of various size, on both primary and secondary Buy-Outs.
Callisto has been exposed to a number of various transaction situations and buyers (french and international investment funds, long term funds, infrastructure funds, industrial buyers etc.).
Callisto is mainly active in France, but also in other European countries.
Hereafter are some references:
All references
Mid cap
Large cap
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A2MAC1
A2MAC1 is a global leader in automotive and mobility technology benchmarking
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Vivacy
Vivacy is a producer and distributor of injectable medical devices which are used in aesthetic treatments
Callisto advised the management team of Vivacy:
2022: acquisition by Bridgepoint from Waldemar Kita and TA Associates (Valuation: ca. €900m)
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April
April is a French insurance broker
Callisto advised the management team:
2019: acquisition by CVC of a controlling stake from the founder, entailing a public tender offer (Valuation: ca. €900m)
2022: acquisition by KKR from CVC (Valuation: ca. €2.4bn)
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TSS
TSS operates in the payment terminals industry (Wordline carve-out)
Callisto advised the management team of TSS:
2022: acquisition by Apollo of the payment terminals division of Worldline / Ingénico (Valuation: €2.4bn)
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Tractel
Tractel provides material handling and lifting, load measurement, suspended working platforms and fall arrest safety equipment
Callisto advised the management team of Tractel:
2015: acquisition by Cinven from LBO France (Valuation: ca. €375m)
2022: acquisition by Alimak from Cinven (Valuation: ca. €500m)
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Altema
Altema operates as an hyper-specialist distributor in metal solutions for Building Envelope and Wood Heating Systems
Callisto advised the management team of Altema:
2022: acquisition by Siparex ETI from Chequers Capital (Valuation: nd)
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Batisanté
Batisanté is a leading compliance and safety services provider, primarily servicing residential buildings and professional customers
Callisto advised the management team of Batisanté:
2022: acquisition by IK Investment Partners from LGT Capital Partners (Valuation: > €250m)
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Zeplug
Zeplug is an European provider of Electric Vehicle charging services
Callisto advised the management team of Zeplug:
2022: fundraising alongside ICG Infra (amount raised: > €240m)
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Sevetys
Sevetys is a veterinary services provider in France
Callisto advised the management team of Sevetys:
2022: investment by Eurazeo alongside the management team and veterinarian partners (Valuation: nd)
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Akiem
Akiem is a leading provider of freight locomotive leasing services in France and Europe
Callisto advised the management team of Akiem:
2022: acquisition by CDPQ from the SNCF and DWS (Valuation: > €2.5bn)
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SQLI
SQLI is a European digital services group
Callisto advised the management team of SQLI:
2022: Takeover bid by DBAY Advisors following the purchase of a majority stake (Valuation: ca. €150m)
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Minlay
Minlay is a European providers to dental surgeons of high-quality prosthetics and value-add services
Callisto advised the management team of Minlay:
2022: acquisition by Adagia Partners from Motion Equity Partners (Valuation: > €350m)
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Sicame
Sicame is one of the leading manufacturers of connection accessories and electrical equipment for transmission and distribution of electricity. The Group also distributes connectors, electrical safety and protection equipment
Callisto advised the management team of Sicame:
2016: acquisition by Equistone Partners from Siparex, Etoile ID, Banque Tarnaud and family shareholders (Valuation: ca. €280m)
2022: acquisition by Equistone Partners through a continuation fund (Valuation: > €550m)
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Odealim
Odealim is a real estate insurer and credit brokerage
Callisto advised the management team of Odealim:
2022: investment by Ardian alongside TA Associates (Valuation: ca. €1bn)
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Valiantys
Valiantys is a leading global Atlassian-dedicated consulting and services firm
Callisto advised the management team of Valiantys:
2022: acquisition by Keensight Capital from the Founders (Valuation: nd)
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GSF
GSF is a major player in the cleaning and related services sector in France
Callisto advised the management team of GSF:
2022: acquisition by Towerbrook from the Noisiez Family (Valuation: €1.0bn)
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HTL
HTL Biotechnology provides pharmaceutical-grade biopolymers used in medical applications
Callisto advised the management team of HTL:
2022: acquisition by Montagu Private Equity from Bridgepoint, Naxicap and Téthys (Valuation: ca. €1.2bn)
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Marlink
Marlink is a leader of business critical communication solutions for customers operating in remote environments for both maritime and enterprise markets
Callisto advised the management team of Marlink:
2016: acquisition by Apax Partners from Airbus Group (Valuation: nd)
2021: acquisition by Providence Equity Partners from Apax Partners (Valuation: €1.4bn)
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Almaviva
Fourth largest private hospital group in France
Callisto advised the management team of Almaviva:
2021: acquisition by Wren House from Antin Infrastructure Partners (Valuation: €1,600m)
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Egis
Egis develops intelligent infrastructure and buildings capable of responding to environmental problematics
Callisto advised the management team of Egis:
2021: acquisition by Tikehau from the CDC (Valuation: €800m)
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Novasep
Leading international provider of services for the Life Science industry, based on specialized technologies
Callisto advised the management team of Novasep:
2021: acquisition by PharmaZell (Bridgepoint) from debt investors (Valuation: €1,000m)
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Jimmy Fairly
French eyewear brand, which offers affordable luxury eyewear
Callisto advised the Management team of Jimmy Fairly:
2021: acquisition by HLD from Experienced Capital (Valuation: €150m)
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Bruneau
Bruneau is a leader in the distance selling of office supplies, furniture and accessories
Callisto advised the management team of Bruneau:
2015: acquisition by Weinberg Capital Partners from Argosyn (Valuation : ca. €100m)
2017: acquisition by Equistone from Weinberg CP (Valuation : ca. €250m)
2021: acquisition by Towerbrook from Equistone (Valuation : ca. €475m)
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Panzani
Dry pasta, couscous, sauces and semolina producer
Callisto advised the management team of Panzani:
2021: acquisition by CVC from Ebro Foods (Valuation: €550m)