References - Callisto

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)

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)

Odealim

Odealim is a real estate insurer and credit brokerage

Callisto advised the management team of Odealim:

2022: investment by Ardian alongside TA Associates

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

Panzani

Dry pasta, couscous, sauces and semolina producer

Callisto advised the management team of Panzani:

2021: acquisition by CVC from Ebro Foods (Valuation: €550m)

Grandir

Leading player in the global childcare and early education market

Callisto advised the Management team of the Grandir Group:

2021: acquisition by Infravia from Eurazeo and BPI (Valuation: ca. €800m)

Ermewa

Ermewa Group is a European leader for industrial railcars and tank containers leasing services

Callisto advised the Management team of Ermewa :

2021: acquisition by DWS and CDPQ from SNCF (Valuation: €3.2bn)

Photonis

Photonis is a worldwide leader in optronic components (night vision)

Callisto advised the Management team of Photonis :

2021: acquisition by HLD from Ardian (Valuation: €370m)

Cooper

Cooper is a pan-European platform that manufactures OTC medicines, dietary supplements and medical devices

Callisto advised the Management team of Cooper :

2021: acquisition by CVC from Charterhouse (Valuation: €2,200m)

Lagarrigue

Lagarrigue specializes in the design and tailor-made manufacturing of major orthopedic equipment, such as prosthetics and orthotics, for patients suffering from permanent or temporary disability

Callisto advised the Management team of Lagarrigue :

2021: acquisition by Naxicap from Ardian Expansion (Valuation: €480m)

Invoke

Invoke develops specialized software for managing financial, tax and regulatory information

Callisto advised the Management team of Invoke:

2021: acquisition by ISAI & Sagard from the founders (Valuation: c. €50m)

Groupe Crystal

Crystal is a French independent financial advisor offering services for expatriates and interprofessional channels

Callisto advised the Management team of the Crystal Group:

2021: acquisition by Apax Partners from the founders (Valuation: > €100m)

Third Bridge

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

Callisto advised the management team of Third Bridge:

2017: minority investment from IK Investment Partners alongside the Founders (Valuation: nd)

2021 : minority investment from Astorg and exit of IK Investment Partners (Valuation: nd)

Proengin

Proengin delivers Threat Management solutions including sensors, visualization systems, data sharing, networking, and data management

Callisto advised the Management team of Proengin:

2020: acquisition by Qualium from Capital Export (Valuation: < €100m)

Finaxy

Finaxy is a French multi-specialist B2B and B2C insurance broker

Callisto advised the Management team of Finaxy :

2020: acquisition by Ardian Expansion from Equistone (Valuation: €150m)

Odigo

Odigo is an omni-channel cloud platform that supports companies in the management of their customer interactions

Callisto advised the Management team of Odigo :

2020: acquisition by Apax Partners from Capgemini (Valuation: n.c)

Euro Ethnic Foods

Euro Ethnic Food owns and operates the grocery section of leading food retailer Grand Frais

Callisto advised the Management team of Euro Ethnic Foods

2020: acquisition by PAI Partners from the group Grand Frais (Valuation: €1000m)

Groupe Inovie

Inovie is a leading independent medical diagnostic provider in France

Callisto advised the Management team of Group Inovie

2020: acquisition by Ardian from biologist consortium (Valuation: > €1bn)

Covage

Covage is the 4th largest fibre wholesale operator in France

Callisto advised the management team of Covage:

2020: acquisition by Altice from Cube Infrastructure (Valuation: €1 000M)