Callisto advised the management team of Finaxy:
2024: acquisition by Cinven from Ardian (Valuation: 450M€)
References
Since its inception in 2005, Callisto has conducted more than a hundred mandates on behalf of Management teams in transactions of various size, on both primary and secondary Buy-Outs.
Callisto has been exposed to a number of various transaction situations and buyers (french and international investment funds, long term funds, infrastructure funds, industrial buyers etc.).
Callisto is mainly active in France, but also in other European countries.
Hereafter are some references:
All references
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Large cap
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Finaxy
Multi-specialist insurance broker offering tailored solutions for businesses and individuals
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Septeo
Leading multi-specialist group in software solutions and IT services dedicated to legal, real estate, and business professionals
Callisto advised the management team of Septeo:
2024: Minority investment of GIC and Tethys and partial sale of Hg (Valuation: €3.2bn)
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Magimix
French company pioneering in the design and manufacturing of high-end multifunctional food processors
Callisto advised the management team of Magimix:
2024: Capital opening to Ardian (Valuation: €1.5bn)
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Sessùn
Marseille-based ready-to-wear brand
Callisto advised the management team of Sessùn:
2024: acquisition by Quadrivio from Experienced Capital Partners and the founder (Valuation: between €80m and €100m)
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Asacha Media Group
Creator and producer of audiovisual content
Callisto advised the management team of Asacha Media Group:
2024: Acquisition by Fremantle from Oaktree Capital and the founders (Valuation: between €200m and €250m)
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Courir
Courir is a leading French retailer of sneakers
Callisto advised the management team of Courir:
2024: acquisition by JD Sports from Equistone (Valuation: 520M€)
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Forward Global
Company specialized in managing digital, economic, institutional, and media risks
Callisto advised the management team of Forward Global:
2024: acquisition by Bridgepoint alongside Rives Croissance & Raise as minority reinvestors (Valuation: €210m)
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PAM Building
Production of cast iron pipes for the drainage of rainwater and wastewater
Callisto advised the management team of PAM Building:
2024: acquisition by Aldebaran and BPI France from Saint-Gobain (Valuation: between €60m and €90m)
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Crystal
Crystal is a leader in international wealth management consulting
Callisto advised the management team of Crystal:
2024: entry of Goldman Sachs alongside Management and Seven2 (Valuation: €900m)
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Esker
Cloud platform specialized in process automation and the digitization of management documents
Callisto advised the management team of Esker:
2024: acquisition by CVC leading to a public takeover bid (Valuation: ca. €1,600m)
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Exosens
Exosens is the global leader in the design and manufacturing of electronic components for defense use
Callisto advised the management team of Exosens:
2024: IPO of Exosens (Market capitalization: ca. €1,000m)
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Diam
Diam is a leader in the design, development, production, and installation of merchandising solutions
Callisto advised the management team of Diam:
2024: acquisition by Ardian Expansion from EMZ (Valuation: ca. €500m)
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Harvest
Harvest is a software publisher for wealth management professionals
Callisto advised the management team of Harvest:
2024: acquisition by TA and Montagu from FAPI (Valuation: ca. €500m)
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i-Tracing
i-Tracing is a cybersecurity service provider
Callisto advised the management team of EDG:
2024: acquisition of a stake by Oakley alonside Management and Eurazeo (Valuation: ca. €500m)
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EFESO
EFESO is a global consulting group specialized in operations strategy and performance improvement
Callisto advised the management team of Efeso:
2024: Entry of Towerbrook Capital Partners alongside Management and Eurazeo (Valuation: ca. €450 m)
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European Digital Group
European Digital Group (EDG) is a leading multi-dimensional & multi-specialist digital acceleration group
Callisto advised the founders and the management team of EDG:
2024: Acquisition of a stake by Latour alonside the Founders and Montefiore (already present) (Valuation: ca. €650m)
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Sogelink
Software, Cloud and mobile solutions provider, Sogelink supports the digitization of the construction and public works sector
Callisto advised the management team of Sogelink:
2023: acquisition by CVC and Keensight from Keensight (Valuation: €1.1bn)
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Coriance
Coriance is a major player in district heating and cooling networks
Callisto advised the management team of Coriance:
2023: acquisition by CDC and Vauban from Igneo (Valuation: €1.6bn)
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Saverglass
Saverglass is the global leader in the fine wines and spirits upmarket glass bottles industry
Callisto advised the management team of Saverglass:
2023: acquisition by Orora from Carlyle Group (Valuation: €1.4bn)
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Nomios
Nomios is a leading security and networking company
Callisto advised the management team of Nomios:
2023: acquisition by Keensight Capital from IK Investment Partners (Valuation: ca. €700m)
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Infopro Digital
Infopro Digital is a leader in professional information in France
Callisto advised the management team of Infopro Digital:
2023: new investment from Towerbrook through its latest flagship fund (Valuation: c.a. €2.3bn)
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Vilavi
Vilavi is a French Insurance broker
Callisto advised the founders and the management team of Vilavi:
2023: acquisition by HLD from the founders (Valuation: nd)
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Soeur is a French brand of women's clothing and accessories
Callisto advised the founders and the management team of Soeur:
2023: acquisition by Style Capital from Experienced Capital Partners (Valuation: ca. €70m)
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VALORIA Capital
VALORIA Capital is a fast-growing acquisition platform of independent financial advisors
Callisto advised the management team of VALORIA Capital:
2023: acquisition by TA Associates from IK Investment Partners (Valuation: nd)