PAROC GROUP acquired by CVC

The management of Safic-Alcan finalized the acquisition of a majority stake in the group from Parquest Capital. This transaction is a landmark "Management-led Buyout" (MBO) aimed at affirming the company’s independence by placing the founding executives at the center of the capital structure. The deal was supported by a pool of institutional investors providing long-term equity and mezzanine capital. The acquisition financing was underwritten and coordinated by HSBC and Natixis as Bookrunners, with Société Générale joining as Mandated Lead Arranger

Imerys has finalized an agreement to acquire S&B Industrial Minerals in a move designed to fundamentally transform its "filtration and performance additives" business. The strategic rationale for this transaction centers on a "market-leadership" play, merging the target's industry-leading technical operational depth in bentonite and perlite with the group’s established global distribution and mineral processing infrastructure. This structural alignment provides the organization with the scientific talent and logistical hardware—specifically across the target's Mediterranean and international mining assets—required to address the increasing complexity of metallurgy and environmental filtration

The acquisition of Scepter Corporation by Myers Industries represents a pivotal milestone in its strategic refocusing and sector consolidation efforts, coming on the heels of a significant simplification of its operational structure from four to two core divisions. This streamlining enables the company to concentrate its capital deployment on the high-margin handling segment. The integration of Scepter's assets allows for the merging of two complementary product portfolios, expanding the group's global commercial footprint while leveraging its internal engineering infrastructure and state-of-the-art mold design capabilities to accelerate product line renewal

The Management Buy Out operation led by MBO Partenaires allows Dominique Vautier to become the manager and shareholder of the Alkos-Cosmogen group, while Gérard Gieux retains a significant stake in the capital and a strong involvement in the Group's strategy. The key executives become shareholders and will support Dominique Vautier in the implementation of an ambitious strategic plan, based on organic growth, the development of new products, and international development.

Autajon has completed the acquisition of Fincarta from its family shareholders as part of its ongoing strategic expansion into the Italian and North American markets. This transaction follows previous successful acquisitions in Spain (Litoplex and Sinel) and represents a significant step in the group's efforts to consolidate the European premium packaging sector. By integrating Fincarta, the acquirer gains immediate production capacity in Italy and a strategic foothold in the United States, while simultaneously broadening its expertise in the confectionery and spirits segments

Astorg has finalized an agreement to acquire the Kerneos from Materis (Wendel), a maneuver designed to fundamentally transition the business from a subsidiary of a diversified construction conglomerate into a standalone global platform. The strategic rationale for this transaction centers on a "portfolio-emancipation" play, merging the target's industry-leading technical operational depth in calcium aluminates with the sponsor's established expertise in professionalizing mid-cap industrial champions

European private equity firm Cinven has reached a definitive agreement to acquire CeramTec from Rockwood Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ROC). Representing the fourth investment deployed from Cinven’s Fifth Fund, the transaction remains subject to customary regulatory approvals and is expected to reach completion during the third quarter of 2013. For the seller, Rockwood Holdings, the divestiture is being executed as part of a broader strategic repositioning of the overall Group. The investment strongly aligns with Cinven’s deep sector expertise across both the industrials and healthcare markets

Gerflor has been acquired by Intermediate Capital Group (ICG), a major transaction in the European flooring market that is expected to be finalized by the end of March 2011. ICG's investment in Gerflor is the outcome of a long-standing relationship between the two companies, with ICG having invested in Gerflor since 1992. The acquisition will see ICG support the existing management team, led by CEO Bertrand Chammas, in executing the company's development strategy, including further international expansion and targeted acquisitions

Ardian (then AXA Private Equity) entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Novacap from the private equity firm Bain Capital. The transaction marked the second major LBO for the chemical group since its carve-out from Rhodia in 2003. The strategic rationale for Ardian centered on transforming a primarily French-centric industrial producer into a global specialty chemical platform. The investment plan focused on two main pillars: accelerating international expansion and diversifying the product mix toward high-growth pharmaceutical and health markets

The acquisition of Gerflor by Axa PE (now Ardian) marks a defining milestone for the company, culminating in a tertiary LBO structure. Actively led by Axa PE as the lead sponsor, the transaction secures a majority stake in the business, equipping Gerflor with the requisite financial firepower to accelerate its overarching growth strategy. The post-closing roadmap will focus on expanding the company's product portfolio, driving operational efficiencies, and consolidating its market leadership. This operation provides a clean exit for the historical shareholder base, notably PAI and the investor consortium that backed the asset since its 1998 vintage