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IFS acquires WorkWave

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Today, EQT VII portfolio company IFS, announces that it has signed an agreement to acquire WorkWave - a leading provider of highly scalable, cloud-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions for field service, last mile delivery and logistics industries.

Based in New Jersey, USA, WorkWave’s software seamlessly integrates back office, field operations and front-end marketing solutions, enabling businesses to streamline tasks such as scheduling, planning and billing, productivity, automate marketing and sales activities. 

When EQT VII acquired IFS in 2015, the ambition was to further accelerate an already strong growth through selective investments in IFS' focus verticals. With the acquisition of WorkWave, IFS is increasing its global leadership within Field Service Management and is further expanding its North American footprint, making America IFS' largest geographical region. 

“The management team, led by CEO Alastair Sorbie, does an impressive job strengthening IFS' leadership positions in the verticals it serves. Following the acquisition of Mxi within the IFS aviation and defense segment, WorkWave is an important milestone in realizing IFS’ global field service management and cloud strategy. The growth path that IFS has embarked on is remarkable and it is another great example of EQT’s ambition to future proof its portfolio companies", says Per Franzén, Partner at EQT Partners, Investment Advisor to EQT VII.

Read IFS’ full press release here


EQT VI brings in minority partners to accelerate growth of Anticimex

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  • EQT VI brings in blue chip investors such as AMF, AP6, Volito and Cubera in a 19% minority stake sale in Anticimex to accelerate growth
  • EQT VI remains majority owner and continues to support Anticimex in becoming the global leader in preventive pest control

EQT VI today announces the decision to bring in a small group of partners through a 19% minority stake sale in Anticimex (“the Company”), valuing the Company at an enterprise value of approximately EUR 2.3 billion. The minority partners will hold the same mix of instruments as EQT VI.

Since the acquisition in 2012, EQT VI has transformed Anticimex from being a Nordic services conglomerate into becoming a leading global pure play pest control business, completing over 100 acquisitions worldwide and introducing the disruptive digital solution Anticimex SMART. During the EQT VI ownership period, Anticimex has tripled revenues and more than quadrupled its operating earnings.

Headquartered in Sweden, Anticimex operates 142 branches in 17 countries across Europe, Asia-Pacific and the US. With the Company’s over 80 years of consecutive revenue increase and recent growth acceleration, EQT VI remains a committed owner with an industrial and long-term approach.

“EQT VI is pleased to welcome the new investors and we see them as strategic business partners. Anticimex will now continue its journey towards becoming the global leader in preventive pest control with further international expansion and investments in the next generation of digital pest control technologies. I see this as yet another great example of EQT’s “future-proving” strategies in action”, says Per Franzén, Partner at EQT Partners and Investment Advisor to EQT VI.

Jarl Dahlfors, CEO of Anticimex complements: “Anticimex has grown tremendously together with EQT VI and we see attractive opportunities to continue expanding our business. Both through organic and acquisitive growth, as well as continued margin improvements. The ambition is to have revenues of EUR 1 billion with 20% margin within a few years. This is well in line with the historical track record of more than 20% top-line growth annually and a margin uptick of roughly one percentage point per annum. We welcome our new partners and look forward to their support in realizing that goal.”

The transaction is expected to be completed during the fourth quarter of 2017.

Contacts
Per Franzén, Partner at EQT Partners and Investment Advisor to EQT VI, +46 8 506 55 448
EQT Press Office, +46 8 506 55 334 

About EQT
EQT is a leading alternative investments firm with approximately EUR 37 billion in raised capital across 24 funds. EQT funds have portfolio companies in Europe, Asia and the US with total sales of more than EUR 19 billion and approximately 110,000 employees. EQT works with portfolio companies to achieve sustainable growth, operational excellence and market leadership.

More info: www.eqtpartners.com

About Anticimex 
Anticimex is a leading global specialist in preventive pest control with operations in 17 counties across Europe, Asia-Pacific and the US with headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden. With its approximately 4,500 employees, Anticimex serves more than 3 million customers across the globe and offers a broad range of preventive pest control solutions, including the digital solution Anticimex SMART and pest insurance. 

More info: www.anticimex.com 

EQT Real Estate broadens its German portfolio

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  • EQT Real Estate invests in two office buildings comprising about 70,000 square meters in Frankfurt, Germany’s foremost hub for financial services

  • The plan includes an extensive repositioning of the buildings in the rapidly changing Niederrad and Neu-Isenburg submarkets
  • The investment represents EQT Real Estate’s fifth investment to date

EQT Real Estate I (“EQT Real Estate” or “the Fund”) has acquired two multi-let office assets in Frankfurt, Germany. The assets form part of the pan-German portfolio Project Mars, acquired by Eurocastle from DWS in 2007, and represents the fund's fifth investment to date and second in Germany.

Frankfurt is well-known as an attractive base for the European banking and financial services sectors, with a rapidly evolving office market with strong demand from tenants but only a small number of new developments. The two buildings are both modern and strategically located in terms of transport links and political initiatives. The largest one, Atricom, comprises 45,600 square meters and is located in Niederrad, while the second building, Le Büro, comprises 23,700 square meters and is located in Neu-Isenburg.

The buildings are set to receive a comprehensive refresh and optimization by further modernizing, upgrading and improving the buildings, both technically and visually, in order to offer future and existing tenants a quality working environment.

Frank Forster, Director at EQT Partners and advisor to the Fund, said:

“We are looking forward to EQT Real Estate taking part of the ongoing development in Frankfurt-Niederrad. The area is rapidly changing and the plans for Atricom should make a positive contribution to this part of town.”

Contacts:
Frank Forster, Director at EQT Partners, Investment Advisor to EQT Real Estate I, +44 20 8432 5404
EQT Press Office, +46 8 506 553 34

About EQT
EQT is a leading alternative investments firm with approximately EUR 37 billion in raised capital across 24 funds. EQT funds have portfolio companies in Europe, Asia and the US with total sales of more than EUR 19 billion and approximately 110,000 employees. EQT works with portfolio companies to achieve sustainable growth, operational excellence and market leadership.

More info: www.eqtpartners.com

About EQT Real Estate I
EQT Real Estate I will seek to make direct and indirect controlling investments in real estate assets, portfolios and operating companies that offer significant potential for value creation through repositioning, redevelopment, refurbishment and active management. The investments will typically range between EUR 50 million and EUR 200 million. The fund is advised by an experienced team from EQT Partners, with extensive knowledge of property investment, development and intensive “hands-on” asset management, and with access to the full EQT network, including 10 European offices and more than 250 industrial advisors.

The IPO of Terveystalo Plc has been oversubscribed and the listing will be completed as planned

EQT VII acquires Pan-European dental services platform Curaeos

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  • EQT VII acquires Curaeos, a multi-market dental services platform providing affordable high-quality dental care 
  • EQT VII will support Curaeos’ buy-and-build growth strategy by leveraging EQT’s industrial network as well as operational and financial resources

The EQT VII fund (“EQT VII”) today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Curaeos (the “Company”), a leading Pan-European dental services platform, from Bencis Capital Partners and other minority owners.

Curaeos is a vertically integrated dental services provider with activities in the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Germany and Italy. The Company focuses on providing affordable high-quality dental care and is known for brands like DentConnect and DentalCoop. Curaeos provides a full range of both general and specialist dental care products and services. The Company is headquartered in Oosterhout, the Netherlands, and serves over one million patients through its pan-European network of over 220 clinics.

EQT VII will support the continued development of Curaeos’ buy-and-build growth strategy. In addition to getting access to both operational and financial resources, the Company will also be able to leverage EQT’s deep healthcare sector expertise and global network of Industrial Advisors. Curaeos’ current management team, including CEO and co-founder Jim Vermeule, will continue to lead the organization, building on a strong track record of both organic and acquisitive growth.

Jim Vermeule, CEO of Curaeos says: “I am very proud of what we have achieved with Curaeos so far and am looking forward to our European future. Curaeos has benefitted greatly from Bencis’ support, experience in pursuing buy-and-build strategies, and in scaling dynamic organizations like ours. EQT will enable us to continue to develop the Company, invest further in our people and facilities, and empower us to build the leading dental organization in Europe. We will continue to focus on the values that are important to us: patient satisfaction, clinical excellence, transparency and teamwork. In EQT we have found a partner that shares these values and brings a wealth of experience in healthcare across several European markets.”

Kristiaan Nieuwenburg, Partner at EQT Partners, Investment Advisor to EQT VII, commented: “EQT looks forward to supporting Curaeos’ European expansion, focusing on excellent dental care for patients, providing dentists with the best possible support, and on creating an attractive work environment for staff.”

The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and is expected to close in December 2017. The parties have agreed not to disclose the transaction value.

Contacts:
Kristiaan Nieuwenburg, Partner at EQT Partners, Investment Advisor to EQT VII, +31 20 262 4001 EQT Press Office +46 8 506 55 334

About EQT
EQT is a leading alternative investments firm with approximately EUR 37 billion in raised capital across 24 funds. EQT funds have portfolio companies in Europe, Asia and the US with total sales of more than EUR 19 billion and approximately 110,000 employees. EQT works with portfolio companies to achieve sustainable growth, operational excellence and market leadership.

More info: www.eqtpartners.com

About Curaeos
Curaeos is a fast-growing platform of dental clinics, with activities in the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Germany and Italy. Curaeos is headquartered in the Netherlands and serves over one million patients through its pan-European network of over 220 clinics. Curaeos acts as a multi-functional service organization for these clinics, allowing the dentists to fully focus on providing patients with the best possible care. Curaeos Shared Service Center supports and facilitates dentists with HR, Finance and administration, quality and care management, procurement, marketing and communication and general management.

More info: www.dentconnect.eu

 

EQT Acquires Clinical Innovations, LLC

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  • EQT acquires Clinical Innovations, the leading global, pure-play provider of single-use clinician-preferred medical devices for Labor & Delivery departments within hospitals

  • EQT to continue accelerating Clinical Innovations’ growth by leveraging EQT’s experience in scaling medical device businesses, through further investment in bringing the leading products to international markets, and by continuing to add new clinician-preferred products to the portfolio

The EQT Mid Market US fund (“EQT Mid Market US”) today announced that it has acquired a majority stake in Clinical Innovations (the “Company”). Clinical Innovations is the leading global, pure-play provider of single-use clinician-preferred medical devices for Labor & Delivery (“L&D”) departments within hospitals. The Company has recently expanded its product portfolio to also serve the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (“NICU”).

Clinical Innovations, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, is the largest medical device company exclusively focused on L&D. Already a market leader in several categories with products such as the Kiwi® Vacuum-Assisted Delivery System and Koala® Intrauterine Pressure Catheter, Clinical Innovations is developing state-of-the-art technologies and innovative medical devices that fulfill its mission of improving the lives of mothers and babies. The Company’s manufacturing facility in Utah is ISO 13485 certified. Clinical Innovations has built the industry’s largest specialized L&D-focused sales force and has developed strong relationships with specialty medical device distributors. The Company has approximately 165 full time employees and serves more than 80 countries globally.

Brendan Scollans, Partner at EQT Partners Inc. and Investment Advisor to EQT Mid Market US, said: “We look forward to supporting Clinical Innovations’ CEO Ken Reali and his team through their next phase of growth. The Company’s portfolio of innovative and high-growth new products, combined with an impressive global sales organization, has enabled it to become a market leader within L&D. EQT’s healthcare expertise and global presence will help the Company continue accelerating its international expansion and the broadening of its of best-in-class L&D and NICU product set through acquisitions.”

Jerry He, Partner at EQT Partners Asia Limited stated: “We are impressed by Clinical Innovations’ success in the fields of L&D and Neonatal care. Its product portfolio offers unique value to doctors, mothers and babies around the world. We are committed to supporting the Company’s international growth strategy, especially as it looks to bring the strong product lineup to China and other Asian markets.”

"We are eager to partner with EQT as we continue to develop our L&D and NICU strategy that we have executed over the past several years” said Ken Reali, President and CEO of Clinical Innovations. “EQT is an ideal fit for Clinical Innovations and our continuing growth. EQT’s relationships, global presence and philosophy fit well with the Company culture and our strong commitment to delivering excellent products to clinicians to care for mothers and their babies”, Reali added.

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is serving as legal advisor to EQT Mid Market US. Moelis & Company and Cain Brothers served as financial advisors to Clinical Innovations.

Contacts:
Brendan Scollans, Partner at EQT Partners, Investment Advisor to EQT Mid Market US, +1 (917) 281 0849
KEKST: + 1 (212) 521 4800 (US media) Daniel Yunger, daniel.yunger@kekst.com
EQT Press Office, +46 8 506 55 334

About EQT
EQT is a leading alternative investments firm with approximately EUR 37 billion in raised capital across 24 funds. EQT funds have portfolio companies in Europe, Asia and the US with total sales of more than EUR 19 billion and approximately 110,000 employees. EQT works with portfolio companies to achieve sustainable growth, operational excellence and market leadership. EQT is an active investor and owner in the healthcare sector, including recent investments in Certara, Press Ganey, Ottobock, Sivantos, and Lima Corporate. 

More info: www.eqtpartners.com

About Clinical Innovations
Clinical Innovations is one of the largest medical device companies exclusively focused on labor and delivery and the neonatal intensive care unit. The company is already a market leader in several categories with products such as the Koala® Intrauterine Pressure Catheter; Kiwi® Vacuum-Assisted Delivery System; ROM Plus® Rupture of Membranes Test; traxi® Panniculus Retractor; ClearView Uterine Manipulator; babyLance Safety Heelstick; and the recently added ebb Complete Tamponade System. Clinical Innovations is expanding its global presence while developing state-of-the-art technologies and innovative medical devices that fulfill its mission of improving the lives of mothers and their babies throughout the world.

More info: www.clinicalinnovations.com

殷拓收购Clinical Innovations, LLC

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  • 殷拓收购了Clinical Innovations, LLC。Clinical Innovations是全球领先的一次性医疗器械制造商,其产品专注于妇产科领域,受到众多医生的好评。

  • 殷拓将采取一系列措施继续加快Clinical Innovations的发展,主要措施包括:利用殷拓在医疗器械行业的已有经验;增加投资推动核心产品进入美国以外的国际市场;以及继续推出受临床医师欢迎的新产品。

殷拓今天宣布,已收购了Clinical Innovations的多数股权。Clinical Innovations是全球领先的一次性医疗器械制造商,其产品专注于妇产科领域,受到众多医生的好评。 该公司最近也推出了供新生儿重症监护病房使用的新产品。

Clinical Innovations成立于1993年,总部位于犹他州盐湖城,是全球最大的专注于妇产科领域的医疗器械制造商。尽管公司已经是包括Kiwi®真空助产系统和Koala®宫内压力导管在内多个器械品类的市场领导者,Clinical Innovations仍持续致力于发展尖端技术和新型医疗器械,从而实现公司改善母婴生活的宗旨。公司位于犹他州的生产基地已经获得ISO 13485认证。公司建立了业界最大的专业妇产科销售团队,并与专业医疗器械经销商建立了良好的合作伙伴关系,从而向全球市场销售产品。公司拥有约165名全职员工,向全球超过80个国家提供产品与服务。 

“Clinical Innovations在妇产科和新生儿护理领域的成就令我们印象深刻。公司的产品为全世界的医生、母亲和婴儿提供了独特的价值。”殷拓集团合伙人及殷拓中型企业投资顾问何霁先生表示,“我们将全力支持公司的国际增长战略,尤其是将公司的优质产品带入中国和其他亚洲国家市场”

殷拓集团合伙人及殷拓中型企业基金(美国)投资顾问Brendan Scollans先生表示:“我们期待在下一个增长阶段为Clinical Innovations的首席执行官 Ken Reali和他的团队提供支持。该公司富有创新性和增长潜力的新产品组合以及一流的全球销售团队已使其成为妇产科市场的领导者。殷拓在医疗行业的专业知识和全球业务布局将帮助公司继续加快国际扩张,并通过收购进一步拓宽其卓越的妇产科和新生儿监护产品。”

“我们非常期待与殷拓集团的合作。我们将继续执行过去数年针对妇产科和新生儿重症监护病房的发展战略”Clinical Innovations的总裁兼首席执行官 Ken Reali表示。“殷拓集团是Clinical Innovations的理想伙伴,并将帮助我们实现持续增长。殷拓集团的关系网络、全球业务布局和投资理念与Clinical Innovations的公司文化和宗旨均十分契合。Clinical Innovations将继续为医生提供出色的产品,关爱母亲和婴儿的生命” 

在本次交易中,Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP律师事务所担任殷拓中型企业的法律顾问。Moelis&Company和Cain Brothers担任Clinical Innovations的财务顾问。 

联系人:
何霁, 殷拓集团合伙人及殷拓中型企业投资顾问, +86 21 6120 1319
殷拓新闻办公室 +46 8 506 55 334 

关于殷拓
殷拓是一家领先的另类投资公司,旗下24个基金现已募集资金共计约370亿欧元。 殷拓旗下基金的投资组合公司遍布欧洲、亚洲和美国,总销售额超过190亿欧元,员工约11万人。殷拓通过与投资组合公司的紧密合作,共同实现可持续增长、卓越运营并获得市场领先地位。 殷拓是医疗行业的活跃投资者和股东,最近的投资案例包括Certara,Press Ganey,Ottobock,Sivantos和Lima Corporate。

更多资讯请访问: www.eqtpartners.com 

关于Clinical Innovations
Clinical Innovations是最大的专注于妇产科和新生儿重症监护领域的医疗器械制造商之一。公司已经是多个器械品类的市场领导者,包括Koala®宫内压力导管、Kiwi®真空助产系统、ROM Plus®胎膜破裂测试仪、traxi®脂膜牵引器、ClearView®举宫器、babyLance® 安全足跟采血器以及最近推出的ebb®完全填塞系统。Clinical Innovations仍在拓展全球市场,并致力于发展尖端技术和新型医疗设备,从而实现其改善全世界母婴生活的宗旨。


更多资讯请访问: www.clinicalinnovations.com

 

 

 

DCLI to acquire TRAC Intermodal’s domestic chassis fleet

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EQT Infrastructure portfolio company DCLI today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire TRAC Intermodal’s fleet of approximately 72,000 53-foot domestic chassis and related customer and hosting contracts with major Class I railroads and intermodal shipping companies throughout the US. DCLI’s acquisition of TRAC Intermodal creates the largest intermodal chassis leasing and management platform in the US.

Direct ChassisLink Inc. (“DCLI”), acquired by EQT Infrastructure II in June 2016, is a leading provider of marine chassis and asset management services to the US intermodal industry. As a result of the acquisition, DCLI will own, lease or manage approximately 136,000 marine chassis, as well as approximately 80,000 domestic chassis, for a total chassis fleet of over 216,000. In addition, through its REZ-1 asset management platform, the company manages over 86,000 domestic intermodal containers for third parties.

After combining the businesses, customers will benefit from a single source for intermodal marine and domestic chassis leasing services through DCLI’s expanded national footprint now encompassing all major ports and railway terminals in the US, and with the benefits of operating on the REZ-1 asset management platform.

“DCLI’s operating expertise in chassis management creates a natural strategic fit with TRAC Intermodal’s domestic fleet. We strongly believe in DCLI and are excited to support the management team through its growth. This acquisition in combination with DCLI and REZ-1 will create a unique intermodal infrastructure asset,” says Erwin Thompson, Partner at EQT Partners and Investment Advisor to EQT Infrastructure.

The transaction is expected to close in early January 2018, subject to customary closing conditions.

Read the full DCLI press release or visit DCLI’s website for more information.


Contemplated sale of shares in AcadeMedia AB (publ)

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NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN THE UNITED STATES, CANADA, JAPAN OR AUSTRALIA OR ANY OTHER JURISDICTION IN WHICH THE RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION WOULD BE UNLAWFUL.

Carnegie Investment Bank AB (publ) (”Carnegie”) and Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (”SEB”) have been retained to explore the opportunity to sell up to 11,511,385 shares in AcadeMedia AB (publ) ("AcadeMedia") to Swedish and international institutional investors (the “Placing”). The shares are owned by Marvin Holding Limited (a holding company owned by EQT V Limited and its co-investors) (“Marvin”).

Marvin’s current holding amounts to 11,511,385 shares, representing 12.1% of the total number of shares in AcadeMedia.

The price per share in the Placing will be determined through an accelerated bookbuilding process. The bookbuilding period commences today, 26 October 2017, at 17:30 CEST and may close at any time on short notice.

Carnegie and SEB are acting as joint bookrunners in connection with the Placing.

Marvin Holding Limited

26 October 2017

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT AN OFFER OF SECURITIES OR INVESTMENTS FOR SALE OR A SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER TO BUY SECURITIES OR INVESTMENTS IN ANY JURISDICTION WHERE SUCH OFFER OR SOLICITATION WOULD BE UNLAWFUL. NO ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN THAT WOULD PERMIT AN OFFERING OF THE SECURITIES OR POSSESSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IN ANY JURISDICTION WHERE ACTION FOR THAT PURPOSE IS REQUIRED. PERSONS INTO WHOSE POSSESSION THIS ANNOUNCEMENT COMES ARE REQUIRED TO INFORM THEMSELVES ABOUT AND TO OBSERVE ANY SUCH RESTRICTIONS. ANY FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE RESTRICTIONS MAY CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY SUCH JURISDICTION.

Försäljning av aktier i AcadeMedia AB (publ)

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EJ FÖR OFFENTLIGGÖRANDE, PUBLICERING, ELLER DISTRIBUTION, VARE SIG DIREKT ELLER INDIREKT, I ELLER TILL USA, KANADA, JAPAN ELLER AUSTRALIEN ELLER NÅGON ANNAN JURISDIKTION DÄR OFFENTLIGGÖRANDET, PUBLICERINGEN ELLER DISTRIBUTIONEN SKULLE VARA OLAGLIG.

Marvin Holding Limited (ett holding-bolag som ägs av EQT V Limited och dess medinvesterare) (”Marvin”) har sålt 11 511 385 aktier i AcadeMedia AB (publ) (”AcadeMedia”) i en så kallad accelererad bookbuilding-process till svenska och internationella institutionella investerare till ett pris om 63 kronor per aktie (“Placeringen”). Efter Placeringen äger Marvin inte några aktier i AcadeMedia.

Carnegie och SEB agerade bookrunners i samband med Placeringen.

Marvin Holding Limited

27 oktober 2017

DETTA PRESSMEDDELANDE ÄR INTE ETT ERBJUDANDE ATT SÄLJA VÄRDEPAPPER, ELLER EN ANFORDRAN ATT LÄMNA ETT ERBJUDANDE ATT KÖPA VÄRDEPAPPER, I NÅGON JURISDIKTION DÄR SÅDANT ERBJUDANDE ELLER SÅDAN ANFORDRAN SKULLE VARA OLAGLIG. INGEN ÅTGÄRD HAR VIDTAGITS SOM SKULLE TILLÅTA ETT ERBJUDANDE AV VÄRDEPAPPREN ELLER INNEHAV ELLER SPRIDNING AV DETTA PRESSMEDDELANDE I NÅGON JURISDIKTION DÄR ÅTGÄRD KRÄVS FÖR SÅDANT ÄNDAMÅL. PERSONER SOM KOMMER I BESITTNING AV DETTA PRESSMEDDELANDE MÅSTE INFORMERA SIG OM, OCH IAKTTA, SÅDANA RESTRIKTIONER. UNDERLÅTENHET ATT IAKTTA DESSA RESTRIKTIONER KAN UTGÖRA BROTT MOT VÄRDEPAPPERSLAGAR I SÅDAN JURISDIKTION. 

 

Sale of shares in AcadeMedia AB (publ)

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NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES, CANADA, JAPAN OR AUSTRALIA OR ANY OTHER JURISDICTION IN WHICH THE RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION WOULD BE UNLAWFUL.

Marvin Holding Limited (a holding company owned by EQT V Limited and its co-investors) (“Marvin”) has sold 11,511,385 shares in AcadeMedia AB (publ) (“AcadeMedia”) through an accelerated bookbuilding process to Swedish and international institutional investors at a price of SEK 63 per share (the “Placing”). Following the Placing, Marvin no longer owns any shares in AcadeMedia.

Carnegie and SEB acted as joint bookrunners in connection with the Placing.

Marvin Holding Limited

27 October 2017

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT AN OFFER OF SECURITIES OR INVESTMENTS FOR SALE OR A SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER TO BUY SECURITIES OR INVESTMENTS IN ANY JURISDICTION WHERE SUCH OFFER OR SOLICITATION WOULD BE UNLAWFUL. NO ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN THAT WOULD PERMIT AN OFFERING OF THE SECURITIES OR POSSESSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IN ANY JURISDICTION WHERE ACTION FOR THAT PURPOSE IS REQUIRED. PERSONS INTO WHOSE POSSESSION THIS ANNOUNCEMENT COMES ARE REQUIRED TO INFORM THEMSELVES ABOUT AND TO OBSERVE ANY SUCH RESTRICTIONS. ANY FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE RESTRICTIONS MAY CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY SUCH JURISDICTION.

Piab acquires SAS Automation - makes strategic entry into the mechanical gripping segment

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Yesterday, Piab announced the acquisition of US-based SAS Automation – a leading developer and manufacturer of mechanical grippers and robotic end-of-arm tooling systems. The strategic add-on complements Piab’s existing product offering and strengthens its relevance to the customer base.

EQT VII portfolio company Piab is a global technology leader within industrial automation and robot components. Founded in 1951 by the Swedish Tell family, Piab supplies a broad set of vacuum ejectors, conveyors and suction cups for lifting and holding objects in automated factory processes. Piab’s products drive productivity and energy-efficiency, and improve the working environments for customers across a broad range of end-markets.

Underlying megatrends, including an increasing number of manufacturing sectors prone for automation, higher wages and productivity requirements, alongside a rapidly growing global e-commerce market are all supporting an increasing demand for automation and robotization in the smart factory. The company’s line-critical products are used across multiple industries, primarily within packaging, automotive, food and pharmaceuticals. The importance of cost-efficiency and work environment within these industries underpin Piab’s strong growth trajectory.

“Since EQT VII acquired Piab in January 2016, management has accelerated measures to strengthen Piab’s position, both organically and through the acquisitions of adjacent technology leaders Kenos and Vaculex. With the three completed add-ons so far including SAS Automation, we see clear revenue synergies enabled by offering an expanded product portfolio through the existing channel network. Piab will now be able to respond to customers demand for a single supplier of both vacuum-based and mechanical gripping technology”, says Harry Klagsbrun, Partner and Investment Advisor to EQT VII.

The eastern growth opportunity

With the add-on of SAS Automation, Piab takes an important step forward to becoming a one-stop gripper shop, while in parallel fortifying its presence across North America. Similarly, Piab has strengthened the management team in Asia and are accelerating growth in the region, particularly in China. As the country is expected to be the number one global consumer of industrial and collaborative robot systems going forward, it is natural that it is one of Piab’s focus markets for continued global expansion.

“China alone expects to enjoy a 20% annual growth of industrial robots over the foreseeable future, which is one of many reasons for why we feel confident that the market hold significant growth potential for our business. In order to be able to capture this growth, we have over the last year scaled up our operations with both strengthened regional and local leadership”, says Anders Lindqvist, CEO at Piab.

Investments in R&D and commercial excellence

With some 60 years of experience, Piab is the frontrunner in a highly fragmented market. With more than 50% of sales generated from patented products, Piab enjoys a technology leadership with innovative, high-quality and mission-critical products in an environment where customers continuously require new technology solutions. Supported by EQT VII, Piab continues to drive for advancements in R&D with the ambition to future-proof the business through an increasingly diversified product offering.

Recent launches across segments include a new vacuum conveyor dedicated to fragile products, food contact suction cups and the new piCOMPACT all-in-one vacuum ejector. The piCOMPACT with IO-link demonstrates Piab’s strong potential within Industry 4.0. Condition information is sent real-time to the operator enabling predictive maintenance and auto-orders. Looking ahead, Piab has a well-stocked product pipeline with new launches across all product segments.

In addition to leadership improvements across Asia, Piab’s management team has recently been further strengthened with senior and second-level leadership in the US, Europe, and Latin America. To truly stay local-with-locals and secure the necessary expertise on the ground, Piab has reinforced its regional commercial organization in the US, Germany, Brazil and Spain, both through a growing direct sales force as well as a broader distributor network.

Piab’s entry into mechanical gripping through the acquisition of SAS Automation, the acceleration of growth in China, as well as increased investments into R&D and commercial excellence are all key parts in delivering on Piab’s long-term strategy, which is well on track.

GPA Global partners with MW Luxury Packaging – broadens its core markets and industry verticals

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GPA Global today announced the signing of a 100% stake in MW Luxury Packaging, a leading provider of premium packaging solutions to the spirits, beverage and health & beauty industry with operations in the UK, the US, Mexico, China and Hong Kong.

Hong Kong-based GPA Global (“GPA”), an EQT Mid Market company, is a one-stop-shop premium packaging and display solutions provider with customers primarily within consumer electronics, mobile accessories and games & toys sectors. EQT Mid Market acquired GPA in March, 2017 with the mission to support the company’s continued growth and explore opportunities to expand the business into new customer verticals through synergistic acquisitions.

Founded in 1998, MW Luxury Packaging (“MW”) offers concept design, engineering, production management and distribution services. After combining the businesses, GPA’s strategy is to further strengthen MW’s supply chain and distribution capabilities, continue to develop the global clientele and capture cross-selling synergies to create a combined full-service platform.

“We are impressed by MW Luxury Packaging’s superior design capabilities and strong reputation in its core markets and industry segments. The partnership means that GPA can utilize and further develop MW’s well-established European customer network to build a strong global platform. The acquisition is an additional step in GPA’s future proofing process and EQT is excited to see the company now entering a new growth phase with accelerated development and a broadened product offering”, says Martin Mok, Partner at EQT Partners in Hong Kong, Investment Advisor to EQT Mid Market.

Tom Wang and Adam Melton, co-founders of GPA, jointly continue: “We are excited to work with MW Luxury Packaging to build a world-class premium packaging and interactive display solutions platform. With MW Luxury Packaging’s strong existing clientele in premium liquor and health and beauty, the transaction will allow GPA Global to become the leader in an expanded client segment, providing substantial cross-selling potential with our existing offerings. The strong design team as well as sales footprint in the UK, Europe and Americas also serves as a strong addition to our existing platform. We look forward to working closely together with MW Luxury Packaging and jointly develop GPA Global to the next level.”

The founder of MW, Anthony Dowler, who will become a shareholder in GPA and continue to develop the company’s growth strategy, concludes: “GPA Global offers an exciting business model with strong reputation and credibility across a number of markets and verticals. With an extensive sales, design, sourcing, manufacturing and distribution team in Asia, I believe GPA will provide MW with the platform to continue to expand its footprint with existing and new clients. We are confident that the partnership will bring on tremendous synergies and allow the combined business to serve our customers at a whole new level.

Musti ja Mirri acquires VetZoo – expands online platform

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Pet specialty retailer Musti ja Mirri today announces the acquisition of VetZoo, Sweden’s leading online retailer of pet supplies. The add-on accelerates Musti ja Mirri’s multi-channel strategy and manifests its position as the leading pet specialty retailer in the Nordics.

EQT Mid Market acquired Musti ja Mirri in December 2014 with a mission to support its Nordic expansion and multi-channel platform development. Since then, Musti ja Mirri has had a strong organic growth into Norway, and into Sweden through the franchise acquisition of the pet stores Arken Zoo and Djurmagazinet, Trimmis grooming salons and the veterinary chain Vettris. 

Today, Musti ja Mirri operates a network of 250 pet specialty stores in Finland, Sweden and Norway - offering a wide range of pet supplies, accessories, foods and adjacent pet related services.

VetZoo, founded in 2010, is a leading pure-play online retail platform for pet supplies with operations in Sweden and Norway with sales exceeding EUR 13 million and an annual growth rate close to 100%. The acquisition of VetZoo will further strengthen Musti ja Mirri’s online offering and is yet another step in EQT Mid Market’s strategy in creating the leading pan-Nordic pet specialty retail group across channels. 

“We have known VetZoo for years and are impressed by what the founder Lars Martin and the team have developed in a relatively short time frame. The company will complement Musti ja Mirri’s existing business and is a great addition to the company’s focused multi-channel strategy. As a result of the acquisition, Musti ja Mirri’s total sales within e-commerce will double, from 7% to 14%, with the ambition to reach 20% in a few years”, says Johan Dettel, Partner and Investment Advisor to EQT Mid Market.

David Rönnberg, CEO at Musti ja Mirri comments: “With VetZoo, we will scale up our e-commerce offering which will be a natural complement to the 250 physical stores. Our clients want a full-service, single provider to accommodate the needs of their pets and with VetZoo, we will be able to respond to this demand. And not the least, the add-on strengthens Musti ja Mirri’s already leading position as the number one pet speciality retailer in the Nordics.”

VetZoo will continue to operate under its current brand. The management team will reinvest into the combined group, demonstrating their commitment to the strategic direction of VetZoo, now under Musti ja Mirri’s ownership.

”We are excited about joining forces with Musti ja Mirri and EQT and I look forward to continue the growth journey of VetZoo. We will now be in a broader context and work together in a very interesting market segment. VetZoo and Musti ja Mirri are a great match with our strong online development complemented with Musti ja Mirri’s extensive product knowledge and assortment”, says Lars Martin Norviit, founder and CEO of VetZoo.

 

EQT Infrastructure acquires Dutch telecom and infrastructure company CAIW

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  • EQT Infrastructure to acquire CAIW, owner and operator of telecom infrastructure connecting more than 350,000 households in the Netherlands
  • EQT Infrastructure is committed to actively support CAIW in further strengthening its market position and investing in growth opportunities
  • CAIW to be included in the same holding as DELTA headed by Marco Visser as CEO

The EQT Infrastructure III fund (“EQT Infrastructure”) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire CIF Holding B.V. (”CAIW” or “the Company”) from Rabo Bouwfonds Communication Infrastructure Fund C.V..

CAIW is a leading regional telecom infrastructure company in the Netherlands owning and operating a state-of-the-art fiber and coax network, connecting more than 350,000 households. CAIW employs approximately 210 people and generated sales of EUR 112 million in 2016.

EQT Infrastructure will invest in the continued development of CAIW’s growth strategy while strengthening its market position and exploring opportunities to expand its existing fiber network.

“EQT Infrastructure looks forward to supporting CAIW’s growth journey in the Dutch telecom and infrastructure market. Following last year’s investment in the telecom infrastructure company DELTA, the acquisition of CAIW fortifies EQT Infrastructure’s commitment to the Dutch fiber segment”, says Matthias Fackler, Partner at EQT Partners and Investment Advisor to EQT Infrastructure.

Joost Goderie, Senior Managing Partner at Rabo Bouwfonds Communication Infrastructure Fund:

‘With support of institutional investors, we have developed large-scale fiber networks in different areas of the Netherlands. We are especially proud that CAIW successfully rolled out optical fiber to municipalities and households in rural areas. Welcoming EQT Infrastructure as the new investor will guarantee continuity of CAIW’s services and shape the ambitions for the future.”

EQT Infrastructure intends to include CAIW in the same holding as DELTA and the new group management structure will oversee all activities related to both CAIW and DELTA. It will be headed by Marco Visser, current CEO of DELTA.

The transaction is subject to customary conditions, such as completion of a works council consultation procedure and approval of the Autoriteit Consument & Markt (ACM). The parties have agreed not to disclose financial details related to the transaction. The transaction is expected to close in Q4, 2017.

Morgan Stanley acted as sole financial advisor and Clifford Chance as legal advisor to EQT Infrastructure.

Contacts:
Matthias Fackler, Partner at EQT Partners, Investment Advisor to EQT Infrastructure, +49 89 2554 99 505
EQT Press Office, +46 8 506 55 334

About EQT
EQT is a leading alternative investments firm with approximately EUR 37 billion in raised capital across 24 funds. EQT funds have portfolio companies in Europe, Asia and the US with total sales of more than EUR 19 billion and approximately 110,000 employees. EQT works with portfolio companies to achieve sustainable growth, operational excellence and market leadership.

More info: www.eqtpartners.com

About CAIW
CAIW is a telecom infrastructure company in the Netherlands that owns and operates broadband connections to more than 350.000 households and businesses. In recent years, CAIW rolled out fiber networks to municipalities and homes in remote areas. CAIW is also a strong regional internet service provider offering broadband, TV and telephony services. Westland, Schiedam and Almelo are amongst the largest regions in CAIW’s footprint.

More info: www.caiway.nl 


EQT Mid Market joins forces with Epidemic Sound

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  • EQT Mid Market joins forces with Epidemic Sound, a new breed of music company that collaborates with musicians all over the world to produce quality music that soundtracks everything from TV and film productions to online videos on YouTube or Facebook - consumers can also listen to tracks on streaming platforms such as Spotify
  • EQT Mid Market will, together with the current shareholders, support Epidemic Sound’s growth ambitions by leveraging on EQT’s global footprint, experience in scaling high-growth businesses as well as digital expertise

The EQT Mid Market Europe fund (“EQT Mid Market”) today announced that it is partnering up with Epidemic Sound (or “the Company”). Together with Oscar Höglund, Co-founder and CEO, his team and the A-round lead investor Creandum (which will increase its ownership in conjunction with the transaction), EQT Mid Market will support an accelerated growth plan. Following the investment, the approximate ownership split is the EQT Mid Market fund 40%, Epidemic Sound founders 40% and Creandum 20%.

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Epidemic Sound is a new breed of music company, offering high-quality music, primarily targeting video content production clients, in-store music and streaming platforms. Epidemic Sound works closely with talented composers and musicians across genres and geographies, whose music makes up the Company’s cloud-based platform, containing over 30,000 tracks.

Epidemic Sound is seeing increased demand for quality soundtracks from a wide range of creators - from traditional TV broadcasters to professional online creators, such as YouTubers and those who create videos for Facebook. Through a subscription-based model, customers are given access to an extensive music library for usage in content production, with all rights included worldwide and irrespectively of the platform.

EQT Mid Market will support Epidemic Sound’s growth journey through further investments in the product platform and continued international expansion with the mission to release Epidemic Sound’s full growth-potential in both existing and new end-markets.

“EQT Mid Market has followed Epidemic Sound for years and it is truly one of Sweden’s ‘best kept secrets’ with a unique value proposition to its customers in structurally high-growing market verticals. The success is built on a combination of two of Sweden’s strongest export industries; music and tech. The Epidemic Sound founders have, in an impressively entrepreneurial way, combined these two into a very compelling product offering supported by a highly scalable business model. EQT’s geographic reach and vast expertise within tech and digitalization will support Epidemic Sound’s accelerated growth journey globally and we are excited to join forces with Oscar and the team”, says Johan Dettel, Partner at EQT Partners and Investment Advisor to EQT Mid Market.

Oscar Höglund, CEO at Epidemic Sound, comments: “Over the past couple of years two things have happened. We have seen an explosion of online video and a huge increase in demand for quality soundtracks - both activity based music and more mainstream hit music. Teaming up with EQT Mid Market supercharges our business and thinking, and more importantly allows us to move towards our goal of making the music industry a better place to be, at a much faster rate”.

White & Case served as legal advisor to EQT Mid Market, BCG as commercial consultant and KPMG as finance and tax advisor.

Contacts:
Johan Dettel, Partner at EQT Partners, Investment Advisor to EQT Mid Market, +468 506 55 350
EQT Press Office, +468 506 55 334

About EQT
EQT is a leading alternative investments firm with approximately EUR 37 billion in raised capital across 24 funds. EQT funds have portfolio companies in Europe, Asia and the US with total sales of more than EUR 19 billion and approximately 110,000 employees. EQT works with portfolio companies to achieve sustainable growth, operational excellence and market leadership.

More info: www.eqtpartners.com

About Epidemic Sound
Epidemic Sound is a new breed of music company founded in 2009 with a mission to make the music industry a better place. It collaborates with musicians all over the world to produce quality music that soundtracks people’s lives. Our music can be heard soundtracking everything from TV and film productions to online videos on YouTube or Facebook - consumers can also listen to tracks on streaming platforms such as Spotify. With music spanning over 180 genres and 30,000 tracks and all music available in prime time broadcast quality, the creative possibilities are endless.

Listen to our music at: www.epidemicsound.com

About Creandum
Creandum is a leading European venture capital firm, focusing on innovative and fast-growing technology companies, primarily in the tech sector. The Creandum funds have over €400M under management and are advised by the Creandum Advisory companies with offices in Stockholm, Berlin and San Francisco. Creandum have over the last decade invested in more than 60 companies including Spotify, Klarna, iZettle, Kry, Vivino and many others.

More info: www.creandum.com

EQT Asia Update – Annual Review 2016 now available in Mandarin

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Click here to read this EQT Update in Mandarin.

EQT Partners opened its first office in Asia over 10 years ago but it feels much longer. Perhaps because Investor AB, sponsor and anchor investor in EQT funds, established its presence in Asia already in the mid 1980s? Or maybe because companies fully or partly owned by the Wallenberg family have had a presence in Asia for much longer.

Regardless, EQT’s ambitions in Asia are for the long-term and today, there are three offices in the region; Hong Kong, Shanghai and Singapore. EQT funds have invested in 18 companies and deployed more than 1 billion USD in capital. The most recent investments are Hong Kong-based premium packaging and display solutions service provider GPA Global and the leading premium “English Learning Teaching” service provider ILA Vietnam. There are vast investment opportunities in Asia and experience shows that EQT’s governance model, growth-focused strategies and industrial approach suit well also for Asian companies.

With an enhanced team of 15 Investment Advisory professionals and a strong line-up of local, independent Industrial Advisors, EQT has a firm commitment to Asia. The governance structure has also been strengthened recently: Hong Kong-based Partner Martin Mok has been appointed member of EQT’s Executive Committee and last year, Johan Bygge (previously COO at EQT and with prior 20 years’ experience as an executive within Electrolux, where he headed the company’s Asian markets between 2001 and 2006) relocated to Hong Kong to take on the role as Chairman EQT Asia Pacific.

Earlier in September, it was announced that EQT Infrastructure will team up with Temasek, a Singapore-headquartered investment company and one of the most respected and well-recognized institutions in the region. The partnership will offer unique opportunities for EQT Infrastructure in terms of market knowledge and local networks, and adds to the overall ambitions for EQT in Asia.

Click here to access the EQT Annual Review 2016 in Mandarin.

殷拓亚洲最新动态 — 现推出2016年年度报告中文版

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殷拓集团今日宣布正式发布2016年年度报告中文版。 

殷拓集团自10多年前在亚洲开设了第一家办事处,但与亚洲的渊源更加悠久。殷拓集团的发起人和基石投资者——瑞典银瑞达集团早在20世纪80年代中期就在亚洲开展业务。瓦伦堡家族旗下公司在亚洲进行布局则要更早。

殷拓集团对于亚洲市场有着长期的战略目标,如今已在亚洲拥有三家办事处,分别位于香港、上海和新加坡。殷拓集团先后投资了18家公司,投资总额超过10亿美元。殷拓集团最近的两笔投资分别是总部位于香港的高端包装品及展销方案服务提供商GPA Global和领先的高端英语教学服务提供商ILA Vietnam。亚洲具有大量的投资机会,实践证明殷拓集团的治理模式、以增长为本的策略和实业方法同样适用于亚洲公司。

殷拓集团坚定地致力于发展亚洲业务,并且已经建立了由15位专业投资顾问组成的实力雄厚的团队和强大的本土独立行业顾问网络。殷拓亚洲的治理结构近期也得到了加强:常驻香港的合伙人莫昆庭(Martin Mok)被任命为殷拓集团执委会成员,而在去年,Johan Bygge(曾经担任殷拓集团首席运营官,此前在伊莱克斯担任高管职位长达20年,2001至2006年期间担任伊莱克斯的亚洲市场主管)被调往香港,担任殷拓亚太区主席一职。

9月初,殷拓基础设施宣布将与淡马锡合作。淡马锡是一家总部位于新加坡的投资公司,是亚洲地区最顶尖且广受认可的机构之一。这一合作将为殷拓基础设施带来更多的市场知识和本土人脉,并为殷拓集团实现在亚洲的战略目标助力。

点击此处访问2016年殷拓年度报告

EQT Real Estate expands French portfolio with 13,600 sqm office investment in Paris

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  • EQT Real Estate’s third acquisition in Paris – a 13,600 square metre office property for a price in excess of EUR 70 million

  • The property, located in the 13th arrondissement, offers attractive value add opportunities through partnerships with existing tenants and the potential to upgrade in future

  • The investment represents EQT Real Estate’s sixth investment to date

The EQT Real Estate I fund continues to invest in established European office markets and today announces the acquisition of a multi-let office property located at Rue du Chateau des Rentiers in Paris. The seller is an affiliate of Jerusalem Economic Corporation, an Israeli stock exchange company.

The 13th Arrondissement is an attractive mature area predominantly occupied by French and international institutional tenants. The site is within close proximity to key Metro lines and the area has benefitted from strong investment in recent years. The asset, built in 1987, comprises of 13,600 square metre of office and storage space, a corporate restaurant and 245 parking spaces. The property is fully let to tenants at competitive rents.

Olivier Astruc, Director at EQT Partners and Investment Advisor to EQT Real Estate I, says: “Rue du Chateau des Rentiers presents a rare opportunity to upgrade an historic office site in an attractive inner Paris location. This acquisition further underpins our investment strategy to deliver grade A assets fit for modern occupiers and institutional investors”.

Robert Rackind, Partner and Head of EQT Real Estate at EQT Partners and Investment Advisor to EQT Real Estate I continues: “The Rue du Chateau des Rentiers investment is exactly what EQT Real Estate is all about – underinvested assets in European gateways cities with several value add angles. We see more opportunities than ever for the fund to continue on this successful track and take advantage of the sustained global demand and local needs that exists in these markets”.

EQT Real Estate I was advised on the acquisition by investment advisors Syzygy Advisors, notaries Lasaygues & Associés, acquisition and debt lawyers Ashurst, structuring advisors Arsene Taxand, capital market advisors Savills, technical advisors JLL Project & Development Services and project managers (AMO) Builders & Partners. Etoile Property Management will be property manager for the asset. Aareal Bank financed the acquisition and was advised by notaries Allez and lawyers De Pardieu Brocas Maffei. The vendor was advised by its asset manager Etoile Property Services and by Maitre Virginie Jacquet, 1768 Notaires.

Contacts

Olivier Astruc, Director at EQT Partners, Investment Advisor to EQT Real Estate I , +44 20 8432 5426

Robert Rackind, Partner and Head of EQT Real Estate at EQT Partners and Investment Advisor to EQT Real Estate I, +44 207 430 5555

EQT Press Office +46 8 506 553 34

About EQT

EQT is a leading alternative investments firm with approximately EUR 37 billion in raised capital across 24 funds. EQT funds have portfolio companies in Europe, Asia and the US with total sales of more than EUR 19 billion and approximately 110,000 employees. EQT works with portfolio companies to achieve sustainable growth, operational excellence and market leadership.

More info: www.eqtpartners.com

About EQT Real Estate I

EQT Real Estate I will seek to make direct and indirect controlling investments in real estate assets, portfolios and operating companies that offer significant potential for value creation through repositioning, redevelopment, refurbishment and active management. The investments will typically range between EUR 50 million and EUR 200 million. The fund is advised by an experienced team from EQT Partners, with extensive knowledge of property investment, development and intensive “hands-on” asset management, and with access to the full EQT network, including 10 European offices and more than 250 industrial advisors.

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Paris 13e : EQT Real Estate acquiert le 28/34 Rue du Chateau des Rentiers

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  • Nouvelle acquisition pour EQT Real Estate : un immeuble de bureaux de 13,600 m2 dans Paris
  • Le bien, localisé dans le 13e arrondissement, offre de nombreux angles de gestion
  • Cet investissement est le sixième de EQT Real Estate

EQT Real Estate continue à investir dans les marchés de bureaux européens et annonce l’acquisition d’un immeuble de bureaux multi-locataires situé Rue du Château des Rentiers à Paris. Le vendeur est une filiale de Jerusalem Economic Corporation, une société cotée à la bourse israélienne.

Le 13e arrondissement est un marché de bureaux établi, regroupant des utilisateurs institutionnels français et internationaux. Le site est bien desservi par le métro et le quartier bénéficie d’importants investissements privés et publics. L’immeuble, construit en 1987, comprend 13,600 m2 de bureaux et stockage, un restaurant d’entreprise et 245 places de parking. L’actif est entièrement loué à plusieurs locataires pour des loyers attractifs.

Olivier Astruc, Directeur de EQT Partners et conseil de EQT Real Estate Fund I, commente : “Rue du Chateau des Rentiers offre un potentiel prometteur de valorisation d’un site de bureaux ancienne génération dans une localisation dynamique de Paris. Cette acquisition complète notre stratégie d’investissement visant à créer des actifs de classe A adaptés aux utilisateurs modernes et aux investisseurs institutionnels”.

Robert Rackind, Associé et Head of EQT Real Estate, et conseil de EQT Real Estate Fund I, ajoute : “Cet investissement Rue du Château des Rentiers correspond parfaitement à EQT Real Estate : dans les villes clefs européennes, acquérir des actifs sous-investis et offrant de multiples angles de création de valeur. Nous voyons toujours plus d’opportunités pour déployer le fonds, afin de capitaliser sur le manque d’offre et la demande soutenue qui caractérisent ces marchés. ”

EQT Real Estate I était conseillé à l’acquisition par Syzygy Advisors, Lasaygues & Associés, Ashurst, Arsene Taxand, Savills Capital Markets, JLL Project & Development Services et, comme AMO, Builders & Partners. Etoile Property Management assurera le property management du bien. Aareal Bank a financé l’acquisition et a été conseillé par Allez & Associés et De Pardieu Brocas Maffei. Le vendeur était conseillé par son asset manager L’Etoile Properties Services et par Maitre Virginie Jacquet de l’étude DixSept68 Notaires.

Contacts

Olivier Astruc, Director at EQT Partners, Investment Advisor to EQT Real Estate I , +44 20 8432 5426

Robert Rackind, Partner and Head of EQT Real Estate at EQT Partners and Investment Advisor to EQT Real Estate I, +44 207 430 5555

EQT Press Office +46 8 506 553 34

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