Mediascience completed its fourth LBO, welcoming a new pool of investors led by Arkea Capital, alongside BNP Paribas Developpement and IRD Invest. This transaction marks the exit of Siparex, which had been the majority shareholder since 2012. Simultaneously, Mediascience acquired its competitor Sordalab (EUR13m revenue), creating a group with EUR60m in combined revenue. The financial sponsors invested a joint equity ticket of approximately EUR12 million to hold a large majority of the capital. The deal was initially launched in early 2020 but postponed due to Covid-19 school closures. The financing includes senior debt provided by a banking pool and mezzanine financing (Obligations Remboursables) from Picardie Investissement.

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