References - Callisto

PAREX

PAREX is a global producer of construction related chemicals and building materials

Callisto advised the management team of PAREX:

2019: acquisition by Sika (listed global swiss manufacturer of specialty chemicals and building materials) from CVC (Valuation: > 2 000M€)

Domidep

Domidep is the top 5 retirement home operator in France

Callisto advised the management team of Domidep:

2019: acquisition by I-Squared from the Founder and UI Gestion (Valuation: 1 100M€)

Cromology

Cromology is a global player in decorative painting

Callisto advised the management team of Cromology:

2019: €125M equity injection from Wendel in the context of the debt restructuring

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)

Areas

Areas is the top 3 travel catering operator

Callisto advised the management team:

2019: spin-off from Elior and acquisition by PAI (Valuation: € 1 500M)

Hana Group

Hana Group is an operator of food kiosks in supermarkets and transport areas

Callisto advised the management team of Hana Group:

2019: acquisition by Permira from TA Associates (Valuation: ca. €400M)

Courir

Courir is a leading French retailer of sneakers

Callisto advised the management team of Courir:

2019: acquisition by Equistone from Rallye (Valuation: 283M€)

Nemera

Nemera is a world leader in the design, development and manufacturing of drug delivery devices for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and generics industries

Callisto advised the management team of Nemera (ex. Rexam Healthcare):

2014: acquisition by Montagu Private Equity from Alstom (Valuation: 730 M€)

2019: acquisition by Astorg from Montagu Private Equity (Valuation: 1 000 M€)

Digit RE

Digit RE is a group of six companies specialized in real estate activities

Callisto advised the management team of Digit RE:

2018: acquisition by LFPI from Artémis (Valuation: nd.)

Groupe Delachaux

The Delachaux Group is a global player in mission-critical engineered solutions in technology-intensive strategic markets

Callisto advised the management team of Delachaux:

2018: acquisition by CDPQ from CVC (Valuation: ca. €1 300M)

Kidiliz Group

Kidiliz Group is the relevant leader in childrenwear fashion

Callisto advised the management team of Kidiliz:

2018: acquisition by Semir from founders (Valuation: nd.)

Zentiva

Zentiva is an international pharmaceutical company focused on developing, manufacturing and marketing modern generic pharmaceutical products

Callisto advised the management team of Zentiva:

2018: acquisition by Advent from Sanofi (Valuation: ca. €2 000M)

Averys

Averys is a European leader in the supply of storage systems

Callisto advised the management team of Averys:

2008: acquisition by LBO France from 21 Centrale Partners (Valuation: ca. 180 M€)
2013: in the context of the acquisition of Stow
2015: acquisition by Equistone Partners Europe from LBO France (Valuation: nd)
2018: acquisition by Blackstone from Equistone (Valuation: nd)

Besson Chaussures

Besson Chaussures sells a wide range of shoes through a network of physical stores and on an online sales website

Callisto advised the management team of Besson:

2018: acquisition by Weinberg Capital Partners and Groupe Philippe Ginestet from Vivarte (Valuation: ca. €220M)

Idex

Idex is an integrated operator of energy infrastructure assets

Callisto advised the management team of IDEX:

2018: acquisition by Antin Infrastructure from Cube Infrastructure (Valuation: ca. €1 300M)

DIAM

DIAM is the leader in the creation, the development, the production and the installation of merchandising solutions

Callisto advised the management team of Diam:

2016: acquisition by Ardian Expansion from LBO France (Valuation: ca. 140 M€)
2018: acquisition by Management and EMZ from Ardian Expansion (Valuation: ca. 350 M€)

Albéa

Albéa is one of the world's leading beauty and personal care packaging companies

Callisto advised the management team of Albéa:

2018: acquisition by PAI Partners from Sun Capital (Valuation: ca. $1 500M)

Fives

Fives designs and supplies machines and ready-to-work factories for the metals, automotive, aerospace, logistics and energy industries

Callisto advised the management team of Fives:

2018: acquisition by CDPQ and PSP from Ardian (Valuation: ca. €1 400M)

ADB Safegate

ADB Safegate is a global airport performance solutions provider

Callisto advised the management team of ADB Safegate:

2017: acquisition by The Carlyle Group from PAI (Valuation: ca. 900 M€)

MCS

Credit management services provider in France focused on both complementary lines of business: debt purchasing and debt servicing

Callisto advised the management team of MCS:

2017: acquisition by BC Partners from Cerberus (Valuation: ca. 400 M€)

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. 100 M€)
2017 : acquisition by Equistone from Weinberg CP (Valuation : ca. 250 M€)

Third Bridge (Ex Cognolink)

Third Bridge provides its clients with access to industry experts and market study

Callisto advised the management team of Third Bridge:

2017: acquisition by IK Investment Partners from Founders (Valuation: nd)

Elsan (ex Vedici)

Elsan is one of France's leading players in private healthcare (medicine, surgery and obstetrics)

Callisto advised the management team of Elsan (ex Vedici):

2014: Acquisition of an equity stake by CVC alongside founders and the Management (Valuation: nd)
2015: acquisition of Vitalia by Elsan alongside Management & CVC
2017: acquisition of Médipôle Partenaires by Elsan alongside CVC

Chryso

Chryso is a speciality chemical group dedicated to the construction materials

Callisto advised the management team of Chryso:

2017: acquisition by Cinven from LBO France (Valuation: ca. 530 M€)