07.01.2025 / Portfolio news

SOCOTEC US Doubles in Size with Transformative Acquisition of Ninyo & Moore

Our portfolio company SOCOTEC, the global leader in testing, inspection, and certification (TIC), has announced the acquisition of Ninyo & Moore, a $120 million geotechnical and environmental engineering firm based in San Diego, California. This acquisition doubles the size of SOCOTEC US, expanding its workforce to over 1,300 professionals and enhancing its presence in key western states, including California, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, Texas, and Utah. This marks one of the most transformative acquisitions for SOCOTEC since Cobepa became a majority owner in 2013, reflecting its continued commitment to ambitious growth and market leadership.

#ACQUISITION #ADDON #NINYO&MOORE #SOCOTEC #USA

06.01.2025 / Corporate news

Cobepa Announces Promotions and Updates to its Investment Committee

We are excited to announce the latest career advancements within our team and share updates on the composition of our Investment Committee. Here’s an overview of the key developments.

#PROMOTIONS #COBEPA #TEAM

19.12.2024 / Transaction news

Cobepa Successfully Completes the Acquisition of Ascentiel Groupe

Brussels/Rueil-Malmaison, 19 December 2024 – Cobepa is pleased to announce the completion of the acquisition of Ascentiel Groupe (“Ascentiel” or “the Group”), a leading digital insurance brokerage platform providing Property & Casualty ("P&C") cover for individuals and small businesses in several specialty niches. In partnership with management team, Cobepa acquired a majority stake from the IK Small Cap II (“IK SC II”) Fund, a fund owned and managed by IK Partners (‘IK’), as well as ISAI Gestion (‘ISAI’) and Bertrand Liber, the outgoing CEO, who reinvested in the transaction. Amundi Private Equity Funds also acquired a minority stake alongside Cobepa.

#CLOSING #ASCENTIEL #BROKERAGE #INSURANCE

21.11.2024 / Portfolio news

SmartSD Successfully Completes Acquisition of DERO Security Products

21 November 2024, Breda/Eindhoven/Brussels - Cobepa is proud to announce that its portfolio company SmartSD, has completed the acquisition of DERO Security Products (“DERO”), a distributor of safety and security equipment in the Benelux region. This marks SmartSD’s first strategic acquisition since Cobepa’s ownership began in March 2024.

#ADDON #ACQUISITION #SECURITY #SMARTSD #DERO

12.11.2024 / Corporate news

Cobepa Organises Site Visit of Salice For Its Investors

We recently had the privilege of taking our investors on an exclusive site visit of one of our portfolio companies, Salice. With nearly a century of existence, Salice has established itself as a leader in the furniture hardware industry, known for its high-quality hinges, runners, sliding systems and other accessories. This site visit offered our investors a unique insights into Salice’s production process.

08.11.2024 / Corporate news

Cobepa Welcomes Jean-Sébastien de Lhoneux as Principal

We are pleased to welcomeJean-Sébastien de Lhoneux, who is joining our Investment Team as Principal in the Brussels office.

#NEWHIRE #TEAM #BRUSSELS #INVESTMENTTEAM

06.11.2024 / Transaction news

Cobepa Enters Into Exclusive Discussions to Acquire Ascentiel Groupe From IK Partners and ISAI

Brussels/Rueil-Malmaison, 6 November 2024 – Cobepa is pleased to announce that it has entered into exclusive discussions with IK Partners (“IK”), ISAI Gestion (“ISAI”) and Bertrand Liber to acquire a majority stake in Ascentiel Groupe ("Ascentiel" or “the Group"), a leading digital insurance brokerage platform providing Property & Casualty ("P&C") cover for individuals and small businesses in several specialty niches. The acquisition will be made in partnership with the management team and is subject to consultation with the works council. The transaction is expected to close before the end of 2024 and financial terms are not disclosed.

#DEAL #ACQUISITION #INSURANCE

26.09.2024 / Corporate news

Cobepa Welcomes New Associate and Senior Associate, Both Former Interns

We are excited to welcome Theo Swennen and Jean Zacharis as our new Senior Associate and Associate respectively. Both have previously completed internships at Cobepa, a testament to the value of our internship program for fostering professional growth and building long-term relationships.

#NEWHIRES #TEAM #GROWTH

02.08.2024 / Portfolio news

Salice Completes Strategic Acquisition of Atim, Italian Leader in Aluminium-Based Furnishing Solutions

Novedrate, 2nd August 2024 – Salice, global leader in the production of hinges and furniture fittings, has successfully acquired Atim S.p.A. (“Atim”), an Italian producer of aluminium-based hardware solutions for the furniture industry.

#ADD-ON #SALICE #ACQUISITION #ATIM

24.07.2024 / Transaction news

Cobepa Successfully Completes Acquisition of Easyfairs in Partnership with Inflexion and Founder

Brussels, 24 July 2024 – Cobepa is pleased to announce the completion of the acquisition of Easyfairs, a Brussels-based international events company. Following the initial announcement on 30 May 2024, all necessary conditions have now been met. Cobepa, Inflexion, and Easyfairs Founder Eric Everard all have equal representation in this partnership. This collaboration will empower Easyfairs to accelerate organic growth with new event launches and geo-clone existing successful event brands, broadening its geographic and sector presence. It will also enable the group to strengthen its leadership in big data and AI technologies and unlock additional strategic M&A opportunities.

#NEWINVESTMENT #EASYFAIRS #EVENTS #ACQUISITION

10.07.2024 / Corporate news

Cobepa Welcomes Two New Colleagues Lucie Gresle and Nathan Voss

We are excited to announce the addition of two new colleagues to Cobepa's Brussels office. Lucie Gresle will be joining our HR team as Talent Manager, while Nathan Voss will become part of our IT team as IT Infrastructure Officer. This expansion highlights Cobepa’s commitment to strengthening and growing our team with exceptional talent.

#NEWCOLLEAGUES #TEAM #PRIVATEEQUITY

07.06.2024 / Corporate news

Cobepa Organises Summit on Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence (AI) often stands at the intersection of promise and uncertainty for many businesses. In a quest to better understand AI, its uses and its appropriate implementation in businesses, we organized a CEO Summit where leaders and executive teams from our portfolio could learn and exchange insights about AI.

#AI #ARTIFICIALINTELLIGENCE #PRIVATEEQUITY #INVESTING #CEO #CEOSUMMIT

30.05.2024 / Transaction news

Cobepa Invests in Easyfairs in Partnership with Inflexion and Founder

Brussels, 30 May 2024 - Easyfairs, the Brussels-based international events company, has secured a strategic investment from Cobepa and Inflexion to start the next chapter of its impressive growth story. Cobepa, Inflexion and founder, Eric Everard, will be equally represented in the partnership. The transaction will enable Easyfairs to drive faster organic growth through new event launches and geo-cloning of existing events, extend its geographic and sector footprint, enhance its position as a sector frontrunner in big data and artificial intelligence technologies, and unlock further strategic M&A opportunities.

#NEWACQUISITION #INVESTMENT #EVENTS #EASYFAIRS

16.04.2024 / Portfolio news

Gen II Successfully Closes the Acquisition of Crestbridge, Reaching +$1 Trillion of Assets Under Administration

New York, NY and St Helier, Jersey, 16 April 2024 - Gen II Fund Services, LLC has announced the successful close of the acquisition of Crestbridge, a premier European provider of private capital fund administration services. The agreement was initially signed in July 2023, and following customary regulatory approvals, the transaction has now successfully closed.

#CLOSING #ACQUISITION #GROWTH

28.03.2024 / Transaction news

Cobepa Closes the Acquisition of SmartSD

Brussels/Breda, 28 March 2024 – Cobepa completes the acquisition of SmartSD (“the Company”), a leading B2B distributor of security solutions. The transaction was done in close partnership with SmartSD’s existing management team and Smile Invest, which remains a minority shareholder.

#CLOSING #ACQUISITION #SMARTSD

25.03.2024 / Corporate news

Cobepa welcomes Justin Cook as Director

Cobepa is pleased to welcome Justin Cook to our New York office as Director, where he will join the Business Services team.

#NEWHIRE #TEAM #COBEPA #TALENT

01.03.2024 / Portfolio news

Ned Stevens Gutter Cleaning Unveils New Identity as Ned's Home

New Jersey, 1 March 2024 -- Ned Stevens Gutter Cleaning has unveiled its new brand identity, transitioning to Ned's Home. This move signals a broadening of its service offerings beyond gutter cleaning to encompass a full suite of exterior home services, including power washing, window cleaning, lawn treatment, and pest control. The rebranding reflects the company's commitment to becoming the one-stop-shop for homeowners seeking reliable and comprehensive exterior maintenance services.

#REBRANDING #BRANDIDENTITY #NEDSHOME

29.01.2024 / Transaction news

Cobepa to invest in SmartSD in partnership with its founders, management and Smile Invest

January 29th 2024 – SmartSD (www.SmartSD.com), a leading value-add distributor of security solutions, announces, together with its current financial partner Smile Invest and management, a new strategic partnership with Cobepa, a leading European private equity company. This partnership underscores SmartSD’s commitment to its vendor partners, clients and team, with Cobepa actively supporting its long-term development strategy centred on continued organic growth, unlocking M&A opportunities, digital leadership and the ambition to become the Pan-European market leader.

#NEWACQUISITION #SMARTSD #SIGNING

26.12.2023 / Corporate news

Celebrating our Team's Latest Promotions

Congratulations to 12 members of our team who are stepping into new roles.

#PROMOTIONS #TEAM #COBEPA

24.11.2023 / Portfolio news

Socotec records spectacular growth and solidifies international expansion

Socotec successfully completes strategic acquisitions overseas in the UK and U.S., accelerating its global footprint and paving the way for future growth.

#SOCOTEC #M&A #GROWTH

06.11.2023 / Corporate news

Cobepa welcomes Tine Van de Maele as Senior Associate

Tine holds an MBA from Insead and Master of Science degree in Business Engineering from KU Leuven, and has completed business courses at Peking University and Copenhagen Business School.

#Cobepa #newhire #Tinevandemaele

02.10.2023 / Corporate news

Cobepa welcomes Oscar Bouscatel as Associate

Oscar holds a BS in Commerce from the University of Virginia.

#cobepa #oscarbouscatel #newhire

02.10.2023 / Corporate news

Cobepa welcomes Emilien Rougon as Analyst

Emilien holds a master’s degree in Finance and Private Equity from the London School of Economics.

#cobepa #emilienrougon #newhire

02.10.2023 / Corporate news

Cobepa welcomes Dorien Willemen as Legal Counsel

Dorien is a graduate of the University of Antwerp, Belgium (Master in Law) and King’s College London, UK (LL.M).

#Cobepa #DorienWillemen #Newhire

01.09.2023 / Corporate news

Cobepa welcomes Remy Stamatiof as CFO of Cobepa North America

Remy holds a Master’s degree in Management and Finance from NEOMA Business School, a Bachelor’s degree in Econometrics and a Bachelor’s degree in Public Law.

#Cobepa #RemyStamatiof #Newhire

28.08.2023 / Corporate news

Cobepa welcomes Nate Edenfield as Senior Associate

Nate holds a BS in Economics from Duke University.

#cobepa #nateedenfield #newhire

04.08.2023 / Transaction news

Cobepa and group of family shareholders signed agreement with a view to jointly selling majority of Degroof Petercam’s shares to Indosuez Wealth Management

Brussels – Luxembourg, 4 August 2023 – Indosuez Wealth Management Group has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Degroof Petercam, a leader in wealth management in Belgium and a reference investment house with an international presence and client base. The proposed acquisition is being carried out in partnership with the CLdN group, Degroof Petercam's core shareholder, which will retain a stake of around 20%, reflecting the desire to preserve its roots and domestic presence in Belgium, in line with the Crédit Agricole group's partnership culture.

#SALE #DEGROOFPETERCAM

31.07.2023 / Corporate news

Cobepa welcomes Cory Lund as Associate

Cory holds a BA in Mathematics and Economics from Williams College.

#Cobepa #corylund #newhire

27.07.2023 / Transaction news

Cobepa completes the sale of Scalian to Wendel

Brussels/Paris, July 27th 2023 -- Cobepa completes the sale of Scalian to Wendel (Euronext: MF.FP) for an Enterprise Value of €965m. Wendel invested €557 million of equity, holding a 82% interest in Scalian, alongside management of the company.

#Cobepa #scalian #sale

13.07.2023 / Portfolio news

Gen II to expand international presence with pending acquisition of Crestbridge

NEW YORK, NEW YORK AND ST. HELIER, JERSEY, July 12, 2023 — Gen II Fund Services, LLC (“Gen II”), a leading independent private capital fund administrator, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Crestbridge, a preeminent European provider of private capital fund administration solutions. The transaction is expected to close in due course following customary regulatory approvals. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

#GenII #acquisition #Crestbridge

15.06.2023 / Portfolio news

Socotec achieves EcoVadis Gold rating

SOCOTEC has been awarded the prestigious EcoVadis Gold Medal for 2023. The company has shown remarkable progress and achieved a 10-point increase from the previous year, with a performance score of 74 out of 100.

#ECOVADIS #SUSTAINABILITY

07.06.2023 / Corporate news

Cobepa welcomes Laurent Ohn as Finance & Consolidation Manager

Laurent joins the Brussels office as Finance & Consolidation Manager

#CORPORATE #NEWHIRE #LAURENTOHN

17.04.2023 / Transaction news

Cobepa has entered into exclusive discussions with Wendel with the intention to sell Scalian

Brussels/Paris, 17th April 2023 -- Cobepa and Wendel are in exclusive negotiations to sell Scalian at an enterprise value of €965m. Subject to the ongoing process and satisfaction of the conditions to closing, including obtaining regulatory clearances, the transaction is expected to be finalized in the second half of 2023.

#Scalian

13.04.2023 / Portfolio news

Crealis closes three strategic deals in Portugal

Crealis S.p.A. ("Crealis") secures financing to support its three recent acquistions in Portugal as well as its future M&A growth.

#PORTFOLIO #CREALIS #ACQUISITIONS

14.02.2023 / Portfolio news

KPS Capital Partners to acquire controlling ownership of Princess Yachts

Cobepa will remain a minority shareholder and continue to support Princess Yachts after the transaction.

#PORTFOLIO #PRINCESSYACHTS #DIVESTMENT

17.01.2023 / Portfolio news

Supercap, part of the Crealis group, signs three deals in Portugal

Supercap Srl (“Supercap”), part of the Crealis group (“the Group”), signs three strategic acquisitions in Portugal to expand its global presence and strengthen its market position. Supercap is the leader in Group’s BarTop division which provides closure solutions for spirits, olive oil and vinegars.

#ACQUISITIONS #CREALIS

09.01.2023 / Corporate news

Cobepa welcomes Sylvain Fontaine as Accounting & Finance Specialist

Sylvain holds an Executive Master in Tax Law from ICHEC.

#Cobepa #sylvainfontaine #newhire

15.11.2022 / Portfolio news

Enoflex announces new parent brand identity

Enoflex group, born from the combination of Enoplastic and Sparflex under Cobepa’s initiative, announces a new parent brand identity and becomes “CREALIS”. This new identity groups 8 expert brands (Enoplastic, Sparflex, Le Muselet Valentin, Rivercap, Maverick, Pe.Di, Supercap and Corchomex) in the wine and spirit enclosure industry. Its goal is to continue leveraging on the local expertise while building a single, recognizable, global brand. Combining “creation” and “listening”, CREALIS cements the group’s position as an innovator that constantly listens to clients’ needs.

#CREALIS #BRANDIDENTITY

01.11.2022 / Transaction news

Cobepa Closes Acquisition of Ned Stevens

November 2nd, 2022, New York, NY; Brussels, Belgium – Cobepa S.A. (“Cobepa”) today announced the acquisition of Ned Stevens (“Ned” or the “Company”) from AVALT. Cobepa completed the acquisition in partnership with Ned Stevens’ existing management team and The Jordan Company, L.P. (“TJC”). AVALT will remain a minority investor in the Company.

#COBEPA #Investment #NedStevens #Closing

24.10.2022 / Corporate news

Cobepa welcomes Rafael Aragon as Deputy ICT Manager

Rafael’s IT experience spans across different sectors from healthcare to aviation and IT-consulting.

#Cobepa #RafaelAragon #newhire

21.09.2022 / Corporate news

Cobepa cycles 124km for the Demoucelle Parkinson Charity

Cobepa joined White & Case in Champagne for their "Cycling for Hope" initiative, a charity bike ride from Brussels to Provence to raise funds for the Demoucelle Parkinson Charity.

#CYCLINGFORHOPE #CHARITY #COBEPA

19.09.2022 / Corporate news

Cobepa welcomes Beatrice Victoria Lanzani Dellera as Investment Officer

Beatrice holds a Master's Degree in Accounting, Financial Management and Control from Bocconi University.

#Cobepa #BeatriceVictoriaLanzaniDellera #newhire

22.08.2022 / Corporate news

Cobepa welcomes Nesh Patel as Senior Associate

Nesh holds a BA in Economics and Government from Georgetown University.

#cobepa #neshpatel #newhire

08.08.2022 / Corporate news

Cobepa welcomes Steven Gitsin as Associate

Steven holds a BA in Public Policy and a minor in Economics from Duke University.

#Cobepa #stevengitsin #newhire

25.07.2022 / Corporate news

Cobepa welcomes Abraaz Khan as Associate

Abraaz holds a BS in Commerce from the University of Virginia.

#Cobepa #AbraazKhan #newhire

25.07.2022 / Corporate news

Cobepa welcomes Cameron White as Associate

Cameron holds a BA in Mathematics and Economics from Dartmouth College.

#Cobepa #CameronWhite #newhire

28.06.2022 / Transaction news

Cobepa closes the acquisition of Salice

NOVEDRATE/ BRUSSELS, 28 June 2022. Cobepa acquires a majority stake in Salice S.p.A., an Italian family business specialized in furniture fittings, opening systems and wardrobe accessories.

#Cobepa #acquisition #Salice

24.05.2022 / Corporate news

Cobepa proudly sponsors Bonneville Cycling Federation team

Cobepa is a proud sponsor of the Camber Krëfel cycling team, winners of the Bonneville Cycling Federation’s Belgian Championship.

25.04.2022 / Corporate news

Cobepa welcomes Maïté Lefebvre as Communication and Sustainability Manager

Maïté has a Masters in Classics from the University of Edinburgh and a GDL (one-year law conversion) from the University of Law in London.  

#Cobepa #Maitélefebvre

13.04.2022 / Portfolio news

ENOFLEX Group is expanding and enriching its product portfolio following the agreement with SUPERCAP & CORCHOMEX

With the integration of these two companies, the Enoflex Group affirms its ambitions in techclosures industry

#Enoflex #acquisition #supercap #corchomex

23.03.2022 / Transaction news

Cobepa sells its entire stake in Hillebrand to Deutsche Post DHL Group after a 16-year ownership period

Following the approval of the transaction by the various antitrust authorities, Cobepa has closed on March 22, 2022 the sale of J.F. Hillebrand Group AG (Hillebrand) and its subsidiaries to Deutsche Post DHL Group at an equity value of €1.5 billion. The companies had already signed the purchase agreement in August 2021.

#cobepa #hillebrand #sale

16.03.2022 / Transaction news

Cobepa announces growth investment in Reaction Biology

March 16, 2022, New York, Brussels, Munich — Cobepa S.A. (“Cobepa”) is pleased to announce a new investment in Reaction Biology (“Reaction” or the “Company”), an industry-leading provider of drug discovery services, to fuel the Company’s continued growth and service line expansion.

#Cobepa #investment #ReactionBiology

14.03.2022 / Portfolio news

Gen II Fund Services Acquires Update Capital

NEW YORK and VANCOUVER, March 14, 2022 — Gen II Fund Services, LLC (“Gen II”), a leading independent fund administrator in the alternative’s investment space, today announced the acquisition of Update Capital, a leader in investment management technology solutions for the real estate asset class. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

#GenII #acquisition #UpdateCapital

18.01.2022 / Portfolio news

HG acquires sustainable household cleaning brand Ecozone

Almere/London 18 January 2022 - HG, a leader in specialty household cleaning products in Europe, has acquired Ecozone. Ecozone, a family business based in London, has been specializing in household cleaning products for over 20 years using a combination of plant-based and natural ingredients and sustainable packaging to create a broad range of eco-friendly cleaning, laundry and dishwashing products. The acquisition of Ecozone is aligned with HG’s ambition to become the undisputed European leader in the specialty household cleaning market while reinforcing its sustainability credentials.

#HGinternational #acquisition #Ecozone

20.12.2021 / Transaction news

Cobepa and BioAgilytix to Continue Highly Successful Partnership

New York, NY; Brussels, Belgium; Munich, Germany – Cobepa S.A. is pleased to announce it has extended its partnership with BioAgilytix (“BioAgilytix” or “the Company”) and entered into a recapitalization of the Company in conjunction with Cinven, a leading international private investment firm focused on building world-class global organizations.

#cobepa #bioagilytix #cinven

29.11.2021 / Corporate news

Cobepa welcomes Filip Vanderschueren as Principal

Filip holds a Master Degree in Engineering Sciences from the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven and a Master in Business Administration from London Business School.

#Cobepa #filipvanderschueren

17.11.2021 / Portfolio news

BioAgilytix secures significant new investment from global Investor Cinven to fuel continued long-term growth

Investment will provide BioAgilytix with additional resources to invest in core business and drive growth

#Bioagilytix #cinven

18.10.2021 / Corporate news

Cobepa welcomes Inés Alvarez Arechabaleta as Senior Associate

Inés has a Bachelor in Business Administration and a Bachelor in Law from Comillas Pontifical University (ICADE) in Madrid.

#cobepa #inesalvarezarechabaleta

14.10.2021 / Portfolio news

BioAgilytix Closes Acquisition of Australia-based 360biolabs

Following final government approval, 360biolabs, a BioAgilytix company, adds world-class virology & immunology expertise and LC/MS/MS small molecule capabilities to the company, enabling support of bioanalytical services across all geographies and development stages

#BioAgilytix #acquisition #360biolabs

21.09.2021 / Portfolio news

Pe.Di joins Enoflex group

Following the integration with the French group Sparflex, Enoflex is enriching its offering with an additional product line through the acquisition of Pe.Di’s entire capital.

#Enoflex #acquisition #Pe.Di

02.09.2021 / Portfolio news

Socotec acquires Dutch-based Hanselman

Complementary and synergetic transaction will allow Socotec to penetrate the attractive Dutch monitoring market for construction and transport equipment

#SOCOTEC #ACQUISITION #HANSELMAN

01.09.2021 / Corporate news

Cobepa welcomes Alexia Decléty as Investment Officer

Alexia holds a Master's Degree in Business Engineering from the Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management.

#cobepa #alexiadeclety

18.08.2021 / Portfolio news

MicroConstants to Join BioAgilytix Family

Highly complementary transaction strengthens BioAgilytix’s ability to support bioanalytical services across all major therapeutics in development; adds LC/MS/MS capabilities; and expands team of seasoned scientists

#bioagilytix #acquisition #microconstants

17.08.2021 / Transaction news

Cobepa and other key shareholders of Hillebrand have signed the sale of Hillebrand to Deutsche Post DHL Group

Hillebrand’s shareholders have signed an agreement to sell up to 100% of Hillebrand to Deutsche Post DHL Group (DPDHL).

#hillebrand #DPDHL #sale

16.08.2021 / Portfolio news

BioAgilytix to Purchase Australia-based 360biolabs

Highly complementary transaction will strengthen company's ability to support bioanalytical services across all stages, development capabilities and geographies.

#bioagilytix #acquisition #360biolabs

16.08.2021 / Corporate news

Cobepa welcomes Edward Sohn as Principal

Edward holds Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Molecular and Cellular Biology from Harvard University and is a healthcare specialist investor.

#cobepa #edwardsohn

23.07.2021 / Corporate news

Cobepa welcomes Kristy Yeung as Associate

Kristy holds a BSE in Computer Science and a Certificate in Finance from Princeton University.

#cobepa #kristyyeung

30.06.2021 / Portfolio news

Hillebrand expands its footprint in Iberia and further strengthens its end-to-end service offering in non-hazardous bulk liquids logistics

Hillebrand, the worlds leading forwarding, transport and logistics provider to the alcoholic beverage industry, non-hazardous bulk liquids industry and other products that require special care, officially announces its acquisition of Unedecom; a leading Portuguese logistics service provider specialized in the transportation of non-hazardous bulk liquids and dry bulk products. The company offers a high quality end-to-end service offering to both regional and global customers.

08.06.2021 / Portfolio news

BioAgilytix Holds Ribbon Cutting to Celebrate Boston Lab Expansion, Additional Jobs and Tech Capabilities

BOSTON, Massachusetts – BioAgilytix, a leading bioanalytical laboratory specializing in large molecule bioanalysis, recently held a ribbon-cutting to celebrate the large-scale expansion of its leading-edge Boston laboratory. Located in the Cambridge, Massachusetts biopharma hub, the expanded CLIA-certified, CAP-accredited laboratory added 21-color flow cytometry and ddPCR, plus additional capacity for more qPCR, ADA/PK and biomarker testing to its already robust preclinical and clinical trials and diagnostic testing capabilities.

#bioagilytix #bostonlab

25.05.2021 / Portfolio news

HG has acquired the leading disinfectant cleaning brand Blue Wonder

Almere/Heemstede 25 May 2021 - HG, the leading cleaning brand in the Benelux region, has acquired Blue Wonder. Founded in 1947, Blue Wonder is a market leader in the Netherlands in fully compliant disinfectant cleaning products that eliminate 99.9% of bacteria. The acquisition is aligned with HG’s ambition to become the undisputed European leader in specialty cleaning market. Blue Wonder’s disinfectant cleaning products can legitimately claim segment-leading status.

#HG #acquisition #bluewonder

06.05.2021 / Portfolio news

Hillebrand acquires majority stake in VignoblExport

Mainz, Germany, May 6th, 2021 - Hillebrand strengthens its expertise and footprint in small quantity logistics of alcoholic beverages and accelerates its e-commerce activities.

#hillebrand #acquisition #vignoblexport

30.04.2021 / Corporate news

Cobepa is pleased to announce that Ms Saskia Bruysten and Ms Caroline de Spoelberch are joining its Board of Directors

With a dual German and Canadian citizenship, Saskia Bruysten is a solid international leader and proven business entrepreneur with a strong ESG approach. We look forward to benefiting from her ESG knowledge, as well as from her entrepreneurial talents. Caroline de Spoelberch has for many years been a director of several companies close to her family. She will reinforce the family roots of Cobepa and her expertise will help us to embed the core values of our family shareholders in our key business decisions.

#Cobepa #boardofdirectors

30.04.2021 / Corporate news

Transfer of Sven Heylen to Cobepa's New York office

Sven transferred to Cobepa's New York office in April 2021.

#cobepa #svenheylen

14.04.2021 / Portfolio news

Socotec acquires Tecnolab, an Italian specialist in construction material testing and geotechnical services.

SOCOTEC Italia has announced today that it has acquired 100% of Tecnolab Srl, an Italian company specialized in construction material testing and geotechnical services, strengthening its position in the fast growing and demanding Italian infrastructure market.

#socotec #acquisition #tecnolab

01.04.2021 / Portfolio news

Van Oord wins contract for Sofia Offshore Wind Farm

Rotterdam, the Netherlands, 1 April 2021 - Following the announcement that RWE has reached a financial investment decision for Sofia Offshore Wind Farm, Van Oord is pleased to confirm that it has been contracted for the engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) of the monopile foundations and array cables for this project. The 1.4 GW Sofia Offshore Wind Farm is one of the world’s largest offshore wind projects.

#vanoord #Sofia Offshore Wind Farm

31.03.2021 / Portfolio news

Carmeuse Group acquires Chaux de El Hamma company in Tunisia

Carmeuse Overseas is pleased to announce on the 31st of March 2021, the acquisition of the SOCHA lime plant in Tunisia, together with the financial support of UGFS North Africa.

#carmeuse #sochalimeplant

10.03.2021 / Portfolio news

Saltfleet to Gibraltar Point Beach Management scheme awarded to Van Oord

Rotterdam, the Netherlands, 10 March 2021 - Van Oord has signed a new contract with the Environment Agency to continue to protect the Lincolnshire coast of the UK for the next 4 years. The contract encompasses beach nourishment over the length of 20 kilometres and requires around 400,000 cubic metres of sand each year and continues the works Van Oord has been undertaking there since 2015.

01.02.2021 / Transaction news

Cobepa reinforces its shareholding in International SOS

BRUSSELS - February 1st, 2021 Cobepa is pleased to announce that it is reinforcing its shareholding in International SOS and welcomes FFP as new investor. In the context of the acquisition of a minority interest in International SOS by FFP, Cobepa reinforces its shareholding in the company, thereby underlining its commitment to International SOS and its management team.

#cobepa #shareholding #ISOS #FFP

21.01.2021 / Portfolio news

Van Oord participates in Living Lab Curaçao

Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 21 January 2021 - In ten years Curaçao is expected to play a leading role in the field of renewable energy, and in twenty years it should be a major exporter of renewable energy in the Caribbean. To achieve this ambition, a Living Lab, in which the government of Curaçao, TNO and the University of Curaçao (UoC) will collaborate with Dutch and Curaçao companies, is being built.

06.01.2021 / Portfolio news

Socotec US reinforces its leadership position in dispute resolution services through the acquisition of Helmes & Co.

New York, New York - January 6th, 2021: Veritas Advisory Group, a SOCOTEC Company (Veritas) announced today that Helmes & Co, LLC have joined the firm. Located in Boston, MA, Helmes & Co is a project advisory firm focused on the deployment, operation, and analysis of capital projects worldwide – from residential, commercial, process, generating facilities to major civil infrastructure. Phillip Helmes will continue leading his team in his new role as Regional Director, joining the nationally renowned team of consultants advising clients across a variety of end markets including rail, airport, highway, bridge, tunnel, powerplant, oil and gas, chemical, wastewater treatment, as well as residential and commercial building projects.

#socotec #acquisition #helmes&co

23.12.2020 / Portfolio news

EcoVadis results 2020

Carmeuse is thrilled to announce its ECOVADIS results for 2020: all of their regions are now Silver, Gold or Platinum!

#carmeuse #ecovadis

21.12.2020 / Transaction news

Cobepa completes new investment in Heartland Home Services

New York, NY; Brussels, Belgium; Macomb, Michigan Cobepa is pleased to announce a new investment in Heartland Home Services ("Heartland" or the "Company") in conjunction with a recapitalization sponsored by The Jordan Company ("TJC"), a leading New York based private equity firm. Cobepa, a global private equity firm, made a significant minority investment in the company. North Branch Capital and Heartland Management will continue to hold minority positions.

#cobepa #investment #heartland

17.12.2020 / Transaction news

Cobepa extends its partnership with Gen II Fund Services

December 15, 2020 - New York, NY; Brussels, Belgium Cobepa SA is pleased to announce it has extended its partnership with Gen II Fund Services ("Gen II" or "the company") and entered into a recapitalization of the company in conjunction with three new investors, General Atlantic, Hg and IHS Markit.

#Cobepa #invesment #genII

17.12.2020 / Corporate news

Appointment of Jim Fasone as an Operating Advisor for Cobepa

November 9, 2020 - New York, NY; Brussels, Belgium; Denver, CO Cobepa SA ("Cobepa"), a global private equity firm, announced the appointment of Jim Fasone, an experienced financial services consultant, entrepreneur and investor, as an Operating Advisor for the firm.

#cobepa #jimfasone

17.11.2020 / Transaction news

Cobepa closed the sale of Babilou Family to Antin Infrastructure Partners

BRUSSELS - November 17th, 2020 Cobepa is pleased to announce that it has closed the sale of Babilou Family to Antin Infrastructure Partners. The transaction was signed on August 7th, 2020 and closed on November 17th, 2020.

#Cobepa #Babilou #sale #Antin

03.11.2020 / Portfolio news

Socotec Group acquires Cementys

Paris - November 3rd, 2020 Socotec Group reinforces its position as leader in infrastructure monitoring through the acquisition of Cementys, a French tech-enabled company specialized in structural health monitoring services.

#Socotec #Cementys #acquisition

02.11.2020 / Corporate news

Cobepa welcomes Tobias Wurm as Associate

Tobias holds an MSc in International Finance from HEC Paris.

#cobepa #tobiaswurm

22.10.2020 / Portfolio news

Cobepa is pleased to announce the acquisition of Braid by Hillebrand

BRUSSELS - October 22nd, 2020 With this acquisition, Hillebrand aims to strengthen its position as a leading global logistics service provider not only for alcoholic beverages but also for other non-hazardous bulk liquids commodities.

#Hillebrand #acquisition #braid

15.10.2020 / Corporate news

Cobepa welcomes Carla Dupont as Associate

Carla has a Bachelor in Business Administration from IE University in Madrid. Prior to joining Cobepa, she worked in private equity at Partners Group in Switzerland, with previous internship experiences in Germany at the Deutsche Beteiligungs AG and Cipio Partners.

#Cobepa #Carladupont

15.10.2020 / Corporate news

Cobepa welcomes Gabrielle Viseur as Legal Counsel

Gabrielle is a Master in Law graduate from the UCLouvain. Prior to joining Cobepa, Gabrielle worked five years as an attorney at Linklaters LLP, both in Brussels and in London, where she specialized in international M&A transactions. From 2018 until 2020, Gabrielle was also a teaching assistant at Free University of Brussels in company law and in contract law. She has published several articles in relation to corporate law.

#Cobepa #gabrielleviseur

12.10.2020 / Portfolio news

Ecoscour protection: enhancing nature values in offshore wind farms

Rotterdam, the Netherlands, 12 October 2020 - Van Oord, as part of Two Towers, takes the next step in a research programme relating to the restoration of European flat oyster beds. To investigate methods for the development of oyster reefs at offshore locations, a total of eight reef structures with oysters will be installed underwater within the Borssele Wind Farm Site V in the North Sea.

#vanoord #ecoscourprotection

08.10.2020 / Portfolio news

Socotec Group acquires Veritas Advisory Group

New York - October 8th, 2020 Socotec Group accelerates its development in the US with the acquisition of Veritas Advisory Group, a dispute resolution and project advisory firm focused on large industrial and construction projects.

#SOCOTEC #ACQUISITION #VERITAS #VIDARIS

14.09.2020 / Corporate news

Cobepa welcomes Jean-Victor Laurent as Senior Financial Manager

With a 7-year experience in Financial audit at Deloitte Belgium and Deloitte Canada, Jean-Victor led several assignments for medium to large sized companies in the Financial industry, consumer business and Investments entities

25.02.2020 / Portfolio news

SCALIAN Group announces the integration of the German consulting company TAGUERI

SCALIAN has acquired a majority stake in TAGUERI, a German consulting company specialized in technology, project, and process management. Together SCALIAN and TAGUERI will complement and extend their range of services, their market position in Germany and will also offer new value creation opportunities to their customers in Europe as well as extended and global development opportunities across the group to their consultants.

#scalian #acquisition #tagueri

24.02.2020 / Portfolio news

Carmeuse has acquired Yager

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - Carmeuse and Yager Materials are pleased to announce that Carmeuse has acquired Yager Materials and its subsidiaries (“Yager”). By acquiring Yager, Carmeuse expands its presence in the construction market.

#carmeuse #acquisition #yager

24.01.2020 / Portfolio news

SCALIAN acquires INDIZEN in Spain and reinforces its global Big Data, Artificial Intelligence & Digital Transformation capabilities

Paris - January 24th, 2020 - SCALIAN has acquired a majority stake in the technology consultancy company, INDIZEN, an expert in advanced technology for the processing and management of data (Big Data and AI) and digital transformation.

#Scalian #acquisition #indizen

12.01.2020 / Transaction news

Precision Orthopedics receives growth equity financing from Cobepa S.A.

January 12, 2020 - Laurel, MD Cobepa S.A. ("Cobepa"), a global private equity firm, announced today that it has closed a growth equity investment in Precision Orthopedics ("Precision" or "the company"), a leading provider of integrated orthopedic surgical care services across Maryland.

#Cobepa #investment #precisionorthopedics

14.11.2019 / Portfolio news

BioAgilytix announces acquisition of Boston-based clinical research organization Cambridge Biomedical

Highly complementary transaction strengthens BioAgilytix's ability to support all phases of biologics development; adds to growing cell & gene therapy expertise; increases laboratory capacity; expands team of seasoned bioanalytical scientists; broadens geographic reach.

#Bioagilytix #acquisition #cambridgebiomedical

18.10.2019 / Transaction news

Cobepa is pleased to announce the successful sale of Carrières du Hainaut (CDH) to SigmaRoc plc

BRUSSELS - October 18th 2019 The transaction was signed on October 15 and closed on October 18. The scope of the transaction includes 100% of directly and indirectly held share capital in CDH for an enterprise value of €81.3m.

#Cobepa #sale #carrièresduhainaut #sigmaroc

14.06.2019 / Transaction news

Enoplastic and Cobepa sign a partnership agreement to support the company in its next phase of growth

Bodio Lomnago, Varese, June 14, 2019. The shareholders of Enoplastic and the investment firm Cobepa are pleased to announce they have entered into a strategic agreement aimed at supporting the company in its next phase of growth.

#cobepa #investment #enoplastic

21.03.2019 / Transaction news

Scalian speeds up its development with the arrival of a new financial partner

A major player in management consulting, digital systems and digital transformation, SCALIAN, with more than 2600 employees worldwide and nearly 220 million euros in revenue, is accelerating its development with the support of a new financial partner.

#cobepa #investment #scalian

11.12.2018 / Transaction news

Cobepa completes strategic investment in BioAgilytix

Durham, NC; New York, NY; Brussels, Belgium - BioAgilytix, a leading provider of large molecule bioanalytical testing services, announced today that it has received a strategic investment from Cobepa S.A.

#Cobepa #investment #bioagilytix

11.09.2017 / Transaction news

Cobepa acquires Staci

Staci's management, supported by Cobepa and Société Générale Capital Partenaires (SGCP), has completed the acquisition of Staci Group's capital from ICG (Intermediate Capital Group) at the end of July 2017.

#cobepa #acquisition #staci

24.03.2017 / Portfolio news

Socotec to acquire UK-based ESG

The SOCOTEC Group, a major player in risk management and performance optimization announced its acquisition of UK-based ESG.

#Socotec #acquisition #esg

02.02.2017 / Portfolio news

Bank Degroof Petercam awarded Best Private bank 2017 by Euromoney for the second time in a row.

Thursday, February 2, 2017 — Euromoney just published the winners of its ‘Private Banking and Wealth Management Survey 2017’. 

24.01.2017 / Transaction news

Cobepa and management acquire HG International

Utrecht and Brussels - Cobepa today announced the acquisition of HG International B.V. ("HG"), a leading supplier of specialty cleaning products marketed under the HG brand in the Netherlands, Belgium, the United Kingdom, France and other European countries, from its former shareholder Gilde Buy Out Partners ("Gilde"). The management team will continue to be a significant shareholder in the company. The terms of the agreement have not been disclosed and completion of the transaction is expected to take place in February 2017.

#Cobepa #acquisition #hginternational

18.01.2017 / Portfolio news

Exclusive Group grows Benelux presence with TechAccess team up

Exclusive Group grows Benelux presence with TechAccess team up. Acquisition of the Netherlands' leading VAD creates new force in cybersecurity, wireless and datacenter solutions.

#exclusivegroup #acquisition #techaccess

22.12.2016 / Transaction news

Cobepa agrees to sell its stake in Zetes

Panasonic acquires an initial 50.95 percent stake in Zetes, an industry leader specialized in identification and mobility solutions. This transaction will be followed by a mandatory tender offer by Panasonic for the remaining shares of Zetes at a price of EUR 54.50 per share.

#Cobepa #zetes #panasonic

31.08.2016 / Transaction news

Cobepa strengthens its partnership with JF Hillebrand

Cobepa is pleased to strengthen its partnership with JF Hillebrand Group AG, the international logistics service provider in which it first invested in 2006, and to welcome a new partner as co-shareholder alongside the family and management.

#Cobepa #investment #hillebrand

10.05.2016 / Transaction news

Cobepa acquires a minority stake in Le Pain Quotidien

Le Pain Quotidien, the Belgian full-service restaurant, bakery and takeaway concept, today announced that it has welcomed the investment company Cobepa in its shareholder base alongside historical investors to help achieve the next phase of growth. Cobepa will take a minority stake of 30% in Le Pain Quotidien.

#Cobepa #investment #lepainquotidien

29.02.2016 / Transaction news

Cobepa sells its stake in d&b audiotechnik to Ardian

Cobepa has agreed to sell its stake in d&b audiotechnik ("d&b") to Ardian and the existing management team. d&b is the world's leading provider of professional premium audio equipment with operations in more than 70 countries.

12.01.2016 / Portfolio news

Exclusive Group acquires Transition Systems

Exclusive Group, the global value-added services and technologies (VAST) group, today announced the acquisition of Singapore HQ'd cybersecurity and infrastructure VAD, Transition Systems.

16.11.2015 / Transaction news

Cobepa sells its stake in Optelec

Having transformed Optelec into one of the global leaders in the low vision market, Cobepa, NPM Capital and management have sold the company to Vector Capital.

10.09.2015 / Transaction news

Cobepa sells SGG to Astorg-Partners and management

SGG, one of the leading independent Trust & Services providers in the Benelux, has been sold by Cobepa to Astorg-Partners ("Astorg") and SGG's management for an undisclosed amount.

29.05.2015 / Transaction news

Cobepa acquires majority stake in Exclusive Group

Exclusive Group, the global value-added services and technologies group, today announced that it has received substantial new corporate investment from Cobepa to take a majority stake in the business. Cobepa, an independent, privately-held investment company headquartered in Belgium, with a net worth of 1.6bn EUR, will be joined by Edmond de Rothschild Investment Partners who are re-investing for the third time.

21.05.2015 / Portfolio news

Bank Degroof and Petercam sign final merger agreement

The merger will create the reference independent financial institution in Belgium with assets under management of over € 50 billion and leading positions in its three businesses (i.e. private banking, institutional asset management and investment banking).

24.04.2015 / Portfolio news

d&b audiotechnik introduces three new products

d&b audiotechnik previewed two new products and a significant software update at Prolight + Sound, Frankfurt, one of the largest pro audio exhibitions in the international calendar. These announcements confirm the company's ongoing commitment to performers, sound engineers and audiences.

02.04.2015 / Portfolio news

SLG acquires leader in asset-scanning technology

Satellite Logistics Group, a subsidiary of JF Hillebrand and a leading supply-chain solution provider for the beverage industry, announced today the acquisition of AnotherRound Apps (ARA).

31.03.2015 / Portfolio news

d&b audiotechnik sees growth in installation

d&b CEO Amnon Harman has told Installation magazine why the job of leading d&b appealed to him and why pursuing the installation market holds such potential for the company.

28.01.2015 / Portfolio news

Van Oord contract win in Indonesia

Van Oord and joint venture partner Boskalis have been awarded a contract by PT Muara Wisesa Samudra to design and construct an artificial island off the coast of Jakarta, Indonesia.

20.01.2015 / Portfolio news

Bank Degroof and Petercam decide to unite forces

To create the independent leader in asset management and financial services in Belgium, pursuing strong European ambitions. Family-rooted business and long-term shareholdings : stable group of reference shareholders including the founding families.

05.01.2015 / Portfolio news

Van Oord orders two new vessels

Van Oord has ordered two trailing suction hopper dredgers to be built by Spanish Construcciones Navales del Norte S.L., LaNaval, in Bilbao. Both vessels will be delivered in 2017.

16.07.2014 / Portfolio news

Van Oord wins in Singapore

Van Oord has in consortium been awarded work associated with the expansion of the Singapore Tuas Mega Port development.

11.06.2014 / Portfolio news

Van Oord strengthens its position in the UK

Van Oord reached an agreement in principle on the acquisition of J.T. Mackley & Co Ltd, a UK-based specialist marine civil contractor. The acquisition will strengthen Van Oord's leading position in the UK flood defense and coastal construction market.

14.05.2014 / Portfolio news

Sofranext acquired by Socotec

In pursuit of further growth and to strengthen its position in the nuclear sector, the Socotec Group has acquired Sofranext.

14.05.2014 / Portfolio news

Van Oord to build largest Dutch offshore wind project

Van Oord has been awarded the Project Gemini EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) contract, valued at more than EUR 1.3 billion.

12.03.2014 / Portfolio news

Van Oord wins EUR 500 million dredging contract

Van Oord has been awarded a significant land reclamation project in Kuwait for the Kuwait National Petroleum Company.

19.02.2014 / Transaction news

Cobepa sells its stake in D'Ieteren

After 20 years of strong and successful partnership, Cobepa has sold all its remaining shares in D'Ieteren (3.84%) through sales on the stock market.

30.01.2014 / Portfolio news

Zetes celebrates 30 successful years in Auto-ID

What do Niki Lauda, Madonna, Apple Mac and Zetes have in common? The answer is plain simple: 1984 was their year. Niki Lauda became the Formula 1 World Champion for the third time, Madonna was crowned Queen of Pop, Apple launched its first Mac and Zetes was born, one year after the barcode sparked off developments in Auto-ID. Zetes boarded this train and hasn't stopped travelling since.

16.01.2014 / Portfolio news

Socotec acquires ATS

Socotec Group acquired ATS, a company operating in the Oil & Gas quality control sector. The acquisition broadens Socotec's expertise and customer base in the respective industry.

09.12.2013 / Portfolio news

SGG: Best Corporate Trust Services Provider 2013

SGG was presented, for the third consecutive year, with the "Best Corporate Trust Services Provider 2013" award at the 5th CFO World Awards Gala Luxembourg.

27.11.2013 / Portfolio news

Bank Degroof bolsters its ambitions in France

Bank Degroof has regrouped its fully-owned French subsidiaries Banque Degroof France, Aforge Degroof Family Office and Aforge Degroof Finance under one newly created entity: Compagnie Financière Degroof.

#bankdegroof

25.11.2013 / Portfolio news

JF Hillebrand acquires Satellite Logistics Group

As announced on November 25th 2013, Satellite Logistics Group (SLG), a company specialized in reverse logistics solutions and related services for the beer and beverage industry, was acquired by JF Hillebrand. SLG is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

#hillebrand #satellitelogisticsgroup #acquisition

14.11.2013 / Portfolio news

Babilou wins Best Management Team & MBO Europe

At the 2013 Private Equity Exchange Awards, Babilou has received the trophy for "Best Management Team & MBO Europe".

#babilou #awards

15.10.2013 / Portfolio news

JF Hillebrand acquires Meerendonk Advanced Logistics

JF Hillebrand expands its wine and beverage logistics services in the Benelux through the acquisition of Meerendonk Advanced Logistics.

#hillebrand #meerendonk #acquistion

07.10.2013 / Portfolio news

Babilou acquires Kid's Farwest

Babilou launches its international expansion by acquiring Kid's Farwest.

#babilou #kidsfarwest #acquisition

01.10.2013 / Transaction news

Cobepa acquires a minority stake in Babilou

Cobepa invests in Babilou, the French market leader of privately owned early childhood care facilities.

#babilou #stakes

01.10.2013 / Corporate news

Cobepa completes a landmark capital increase

In October 2013, Cobepa completed a capital increase for a total amount of €400 million which was initially called up for 50%. The remaining 50% will be called up in a later stage depending on our financing needs. All of Cobepa's actual shareholders participated in the transaction and at the same time a new family shareholder joined our equity capital.

#capital #increase #shareholders

19.08.2013 / Portfolio news

Zetes awarded contract for Belgian electronic passport

Within the framework of a tender process, the Belgian Federal Public Service for Foreign Affairs entrusted Zetes with the personalization of Belgian ePassports. The contract, which becomes effective in May 2014, covers a period of 5 years. Around 400,000 passports are expected to be produced each year.

#zetes #belgium #epassports

02.08.2013 / Portfolio news

Van Oord involved in Gemini offshore wind park

On 2 August 2013, Van Oord announced its intention to acquire an equity stake of 10% in the Gemini offshore wind park, in a consortium with Northland Power Inc. (NPI), Siemens Project Ventures GmbH, HVC N.V. and Typhoon Offshore B.V.

#vanoord #gemini #stakes

17.04.2013 / Portfolio news

Acquisition of a 40% stake in Rincent BTP

Socotec has established itself on the infrastructure market by creating a dedicated independent company known as "Socotec Infrastructure", and by acquiring a 40% stake in the company Rincent BTP, a major player in measurement and testing.

#socotec #stakes #rincentbtp

07.02.2013 / Transaction news

Acquisition of Socotec

Cobepa has acquired a majority shareholding in Socotec, a leading provider of risk management and performance enhancement services based in France, alongside the fund Five Arrows Principal Investments (FAPI), and management from Qualium Investissement.

#socotec #stakes

23.11.2012 / Portfolio news

800,000 new Belgian driving licenses per year as from 2013

Zetes has officially received confirmation that the Federal Public Service for Mobility and Transport has chosen it to produce, personalize and distribute the new Belgian driving license. This document will comply with the requirements from the European directive and benefit from the highest standards of security and service continuity.

#zetes #belgium

21.11.2012 / Portfolio news

SGG: Best Corporate Trust Services Provider 2012

SGG was presented, for the second consecutive year, with the "Best Corporate Trust Services Provider 2012" award at the 4th CFO World Awards Gala Luxembourg.

#sgg #awards

28.09.2012 / Portfolio news

Van Oord's first shallow water pipe lay vessel

Van Oord's first shallow water pipe lay vessel Stingray was named at the COSCO shipyard in Nantong, China. The naming ceremony was performed by Mrs Albersen, wife of Managing Director Offshore, Mr J. Athmer.

#vanoord #stingray

31.08.2012 / Portfolio news

Unveiling the debut Princess 40M, Imperial Princess

The new 40M, which is the largest yacht the company has built to date, offers accommodation for up to 12 guests, with well-appointed cabins for up to 8 crew members and the largest internal volume in her class.

#princess #yachts

22.06.2012 / Portfolio news

ABTT award goes to d&b audiotechnik

At the Association of British Theather Technicians (ABTT) last week in London, d&b audiotechnik received the "Sound Product of the Year" award for its new V-Series line array.

#db #audiotechnik #awards

20.06.2012 / Portfolio news

Zetes acquires Auto-ID company InCAPTIO in Czech Republic

Zetes today announced it is acquiring the company InCAPTIO, one of the Czech Republic's most established providers of Auto-ID solutions for the supply chain.

#zetes #incaptio

11.06.2012 / Portfolio news

Van Oord wins EUR 567 million dredging contract

Van Oord has been awarded a significant dredging contract in Darwin Harbour, Northern Territory, Australia. This contract forms part of the Ichthys LNG Project, a joint venture between INPEX (operator) and TOTAL.

#vanoord #inpex #total

23.05.2012 / Portfolio news

JF Hillebrand named Best Logistics Company

JF Hillebrand has won the Best Logistics Company award at the 2012 Drinks Business Awards held at the London International Wine Fair. It is the third year in a row and the sixth time in eight years that JF Hillebrand has won the prestigious award.

#hillebrand #awards

26.04.2012 / Portfolio news

ANT and SGG join forces

SGG, a leading player in fund and corporate services in Luxembourg, has reached an agreement with the shareholders of ANT Trust and Services N.V. to join forces. The combined entity, SGG - ANT, employs more than 500 professionals and has a turnover in excess of EUR 80 million.

#sgg #ant

23.04.2012 / Transaction news

Cobepa increases its stake in Zetes to 23%

In early April 2012, Cobepa acquired the stake of KBC Private Equity in Zetes (i.e. relating to 4.5% of total shares).

#zetes #stakes #kbc

31.03.2012 / Transaction news

Cobepa sells half of its stake in International SOS

On 31 March 2012, Cobepa sold half of its original shareholding in International SOS to the company's founders.

#isos #stakes

30.03.2012 / Portfolio news

Annual communication 2011 of the Sapec Group

Annual communication 2011

#sapec #statement

29.03.2012 / Portfolio news

International SOS opens new global HQ in London

International SOS, the leading global medical and security services company, today unveiled its new global headquarters and Alarm Center at the official opening in Chiswick Park, West London. The new headquarters are specially designed to support the International SOS client-centric approach, helping companies and governments to mitigate medical and security risks faced by their employees deployed abroad. The site operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, providing fully integrated medical and security services and assistance to clients around the world.

#isos #london

05.03.2012 / Portfolio news

Carmeuse Industrial Sands sold for USD 297 million

Pioneer Natural Resources Company signed an agreement with Carmeuse Holding to acquire its US industrial sands business, Carmeuse Industrial Sands (CIS), for approximately USD 297m.

#carmeuse #cis #pioneernatural

20.02.2012 / Portfolio news

SGG opens a new office in New York

SGG is pleased to announce the opening of its office in New York City. The New York office will be the SGG Group's platform for business development in North America as well as for strengthening SGG's relationships with its local clients and partners.

#sgg #newyork

22.12.2011 / Transaction news

Cobepa invests in Van Oord, a global leader in dredging and marine contracting

On 22 December 2011, Cobepa acquired a 10.7% stake in Van Oord N.V. ("Van Oord") from Royal BAM Group ("BAM"), in a consortium with the Dutch investment companies Janivo, Breedinvest and Rinkelberg.

#vanoord #bamgroup #stakes

08.12.2011 / Portfolio news

SGG named "Best Corporate Trust Services Provider 2011"

We are happy and proud to announce that SGG was presented with the following award: Best Corporate Trust Services Provider 2011 at the 3rd CFO World Awards Gala in Luxembourg.

#sgg #awards

31.10.2011 / Portfolio news

Full steam ahead for new superyacht facility

Princess Yachts International has won financial backing from the government's Regional Growth Fund for a major investment in Plymouth's Devonport dockyard. Plans to create a world leading boat building facility at the company's South Yard site were approved by City Council last year, following which the company sought a government contribution to help secure approval for this major investment from its French parent company.

#princess #yachts

14.10.2011 / Transaction news

Cobepa acquires 32.7% stake in d&b audiotechnik

On 14 October 2011, Cobepa acquired a 32.7% equity stake in d&b audiotechnik GmbH ("d&b"), a leading sound system provider, from Odewald & Compagnie ("OCIE"). In May 2011, OCIE and management had acquired d&b in a secondary buy-out transaction from Afinum Management GmbH for an undisclosed amount.

#db #audiotechnik #stake

21.09.2011 / Portfolio news

International SOS wins EMMA award for Most Innovative Use of Technology

International SOS, the world's leading international healthcare, medical and security assistance and concierge services company, announced today that it was awarded the "Most Innovative Use of Technology" EMMA Award from the Forum for Expatriate Management, a global HR association, during its US Global Mobility Summit in downtown Chicago on 12 September 2011.

#isos #healthcare #awards

14.09.2011 / Portfolio news

International SOS and IHC launch joint venture in Brazil

International SOS, the world's leading international healthcare, medical and security assistance, and concierge services company, and International Health Care (IHC), a Brazil-based provider of health advisory, occupational health and remote and offshore health services, today announced a joint venture to leverage their mutual capabilities and services.

#isos #ihc #healthcare

09.09.2011 / Portfolio news

FActS Services and SGG join forces

It is our pleasure today to announce that FAcTS Services, a special purpose vehicle administrator for the Private Equity and Real Estate industry, and SGG have signed an agreement to join forces and increase their service offering and international solutions to their clients.

#sgg #facts

30.08.2011 / Portfolio news

Zetes half-year results 2011

Revenue and EBITDA growth in both divisions.

#zetes #results

05.08.2011 / Portfolio news

IMFC and SGG Group join forces

It is our pleasure to announce that IMFC Management BV and the SGG group have signed an agreement to join forces. Such a union is subject to the pending approval of the DNB (De Nederlandsche Bank) and the CSSF (Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier).

#sgg #imfc

22.06.2011 / Portfolio news

Zetes announces acquisition of ProScan

Zetes speeds up its market penetration in Africa by acquiring ProScan, a South African company specializing in Goods ID solutions.

#zetes #proscan #acquisition

31.05.2011 / Portfolio news

High ranking for life-changing assistive technology

Optelec, a world leader in innovative and life-changing assistive technology for the blind and visually impaired, received the "SME Innovation Top 100" 4th place award in Utrecht, the Netherlands on 26 May 2011. The competition was sponsored by Syntens, an organization that aims to stimulate innovation, along with German-manufacturer Mercedes Benz and NRC, the Netherlands daily newspaper. Optelec was honored for product design innovation with the ClearReader+, an intuitive reading and scanning device.

#optelec #innovation #clearreader

20.05.2011 / Portfolio news

The 2011 first quarter Intermediate Statement of the Sapec Group

In the first quarter the consolidated C.A. of the group reached EUR 167 million versus EUR 118 million in the first quarter of 2010. The consolidated EBITDA of the group is in light progression, with the poor performance of the agro commodities distribution sector having been compensated by the good progression of the crop protection sector. Concerning the full-year forecast, the indications we have today, enable us to be confident concerning our traditional activities, which should be able to record in 2011 a progression of their operating results.

#sapec #agro #statement

18.05.2011 / Portfolio news

JF Hillebrand named "Logistics Company of the Year"

As winner of the prestigious award in 2010 and in five of the past seven years we continue to be recognized for creation of a highly responsive supply chain, from harvesting to the high street, encompassing a wide range of specially adapted transport solutions for differing client requirements.

#hillebrand #supplychain #logistics

08.03.2011 / Portfolio news

Zetes reinforces leadership in voice market

More than 10,000 voice terminals installed by Zetes in 2010. Total install base now includes 50,000+ voice units. Reinforcement of Zetes' market leading voice solution 3iV Crystal. Trend for the future: European voice market asks for choice and grows outside the "regular" warehouse.

#zetes #3ivcrystal

05.02.2011 / Portfolio news

CDH introduces new dimensions for large impact

In response to the current decorative trend that celebrates sobriety, minimalist elegance and a sense of space and openness, Cobepa's portfolio company Carrières du Hainaut (CDH) has decided to standardize the production of its large dimension tiles for indoor or outdoor use.

#cdh #carrieres #hainaut

03.02.2011 / Portfolio news

Bank Degroof is "Best Private Bank in Belgium"

Bank Degroof was named "Best Private Banking Services Overall in Belgium" and "Best Local Bank in Belgium" following Euromoney magazine's last market survey.

#bankdegroof #petercam

25.01.2011 / Portfolio news

International SOS acquires SMI

International SOS, the world's leading international healthcare, medical and security assistance, and concierge services company, announces the acquisition of SMI (Service Médical International), the France-based manufacturer and distributor of medical supplies to the aviation, maritime, and oil industries as well as to various NGOs and international organizations.

#smi #isos

03.11.2010 / Transaction news

Cobepa acquires a majority stake in SGG

On 3 November 2010, Cobepa signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in SGG, a major player for corporate, fund and family office services.

#sgg #iqeq #stake

23.09.2010 / Transaction news

Successful accelerated placement of 3.8% of the capital of D'Ieteren

Cobepa announces the successful placement of 212,500 shares in D'Ieteren, representing 3.8% of the common equity of the company and 3.5% of the voting rights, to institutional investors.

#dieteren #degroof #petercam

29.07.2010 / Transaction news

Cobepa sells its stake in Faceo

On 29 July 2010, funds managed by Apax Partners, Cobepa and other financial investors have sold Faceo to Vinci, the world's leading integrated concession-construction group.

#faceo #vinci #facility

03.09.2009 / Transaction news

Cobepa has sold its equity stake in Belron

On 3 September 2009, Cobepa exercised its put options on D'Ieteren related to its 16.35% equity stake in Belron (Carglass).

#belron #carglass #dieteren

26.06.2009 / Transaction news

Cobepa sells its stake in Asyo

On 26 June 2009, Cobepa, Argos Soditic and management sold 100% of Asyo, a leading Swiss provider of outsourcing solutions, to Invision Private Equity.

#asyo #invision

15.10.2008 / Transaction news

Cobepa sells its stake in Vegro

On 15 October 2008, Cobepa, NPM Capital and co-investors sold their entire stake in Dutch HWS wholesaler Vegro to the Solar Group.

#vegro #solargroup

15.10.2007 / Transaction news

Cobepa sells its stake in All Crump

All Crump has been sold to Spanish multinational Natra SA.

#allcrump #natra #chocolate #cacao