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DIF Capital Partners to acquire a majority interest in Novar, leading Dutch developer of green energy systems

DIF Capital Partners (via its DIF Infrastructure VI fund and Dutch Climate Action Fund Equity Vintage 1 fund) has signed an agreement to acquire 60% of Novar, the leading developer of large-scale sustainable energy systems in the Netherlands.

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The transaction marks the start of a long-term collaboration to deliver sustainable and innovative renewable energy solutions. As part of the investment, DIF will provide growth capital to among others support the expansion of Novar’s utility-scale solar, rooftop solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) portfolio.

Headquartered in Groningen, Novar owns and operates 440MW of utility-scale solar PV, rooftop solar and BESS projects. It has a development project pipeline of more than 15GW. Novar is a front-runner in integrated energy solutions, currently developing the largest private grid project in the Netherlands, which will provide grid connection for several of its large-scale solar and BESS projects, as well as the first Dutch solar thermal and green hydrogen projects.

The company operates a fully integrated Independent Power Producer model, providing operation & maintenance, technical & commercial asset management and consultancy & flex services to its own portfolio and to third parties.

Gijs Voskuyl, Partner at DIF, said: “The investment in Novar presents an opportunity for DIF to support the Dutch solar energy market leader with a long track record of successfully delivering ground-mounted and rooftop projects. Its existing 440MW contracted portfolio offers a robust investment proposition and with the extensive pipeline in solar and storage projects, we can continue to invest in energy transition investment opportunities going forward. We’re looking forward to working with Novar’s management team to continue to jointly grow the company in the years ahead.”

Gerben Smit, CEO of Novar Holding, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “Thanks to this strategic partnership, Novar has the opportunity to shape further growth, expand internationally and achieve the target of 4GW of operating capacity by 2030.”

DIF was advised by KPMG (financial advisor), McKinsey (commercial advisor), Arup (technical advisor) and NautaDutilh (legal advisor). Novar was advised by Voltiq (financial advisor), Eversheds Sutherland and Hogan Lovells (legal advisors).

The transaction is subject to regulatory and other approvals and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2023.

 

About Novar Holding:

Novar Holding, formerly Solarfields, was founded in 2014 and specializes in the development of large-scale sustainable energy systems. For more information, please visit www.novar.nl.

 

About DIF Capital Partners

DIF Capital Partners is an infrastructure fund manager with ca. EUR 16 billion of assets under management. DIF was founded in 2005 and has a leading position in managing mid-market investments, primarily in Europe, North America and Australia.

DIF follows two strategies: its traditional DIF funds invest in lower-risk mid-sized infrastructure projects and companies in the energy transition (incl. renewables) and utilities sector, as well as PPPs and concessions. The firm’s CIF funds invest in small to mid-sized companies that will thrive in the new economy. These companies are typically active in the digital infrastructure, energy transition and sustainable transportation sector.

With a team of over 225 professionals in 11 offices, DIF offers a unique market approach combining global presence with the benefits of strong local networks and investment capabilities. DIF is located in Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Helsinki, London, Luxembourg, Madrid, New York, Paris, Santiago, Sydney and Toronto.

For more information, please visit www.dif.eu or follow us on LinkedIn.

 

Press contacts:

DIF Capital Partners: press@dif.eu

Novar: David de Jong, david.dejong@novar.nl, +31 6 27971111

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CVC Credit supports the refinancing of PetVet Care Centers

CVC Capital Partners

CVC Credit is pleased to announce that it recently provided $65.5 million in loan facilities and equity to support the refinancing of PetVet Care Centers (“PetVet”), a leading national network of veterinary hospitals in the US and portfolio company of KKR, the leading global investment firm.

Headquartered in Westport, Connecticut, PetVet operates more than 450 general practice, speciality, emergency, and equine veterinary hospitals in 40 states. The company’s full-service, integrated approach is designed to provide high quality care to pet owners while supporting the clinical autonomy and business growth needs of veterinary professionals who partner with PetVet.

Molly Moore, Managing Director at CVC Credit, commented: “We are thrilled to support PetVet’s growth as it continues to pursue attractive consolidation opportunities in the highly fragmented pet health and wellness market, in partnership with skilled veterinary professionals. We believe that attractive secular tailwinds including increased pet ownership, greater awareness about the importance of pet wellness, coupled with longer pet lifespans and PetVet’s recurring revenue streams, will continue to drive expansion of this high quality national veterinary care platform.”

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This transaction is a testament to the compelling execution capabilities, competitive rate and financings our Capital Solutions business has provided to growing businesses in North America and Europe this year.

Caroline BentonPartner at CVC Credit

Caroline Benton, Partner at CVC Credit, added: “This transaction is a testament to the compelling execution capabilities, competitive rate and financings our Capital Solutions business has provided to growing businesses in North America and Europe this year. We are also delighted to strengthen our relationship with leading sponsor KKR further as they continue to grow and develop this excellent business.”

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Nordic Capital to sell Consilium Safety Group, a leading and fast-growing provider of innovative SafetyTech

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  • Under Nordic Capital’s ownership, Consilium Safety Group has made a profound transformation becoming an innovative global leader within SafetyTech in attractive niche markets
  • Consilium Safety Group has invested in organic growth and R&D and has further expanded its global service coverage to protect lives, values and the planet
  • The Company has seen significant increases in sales and almost tripled its profits in three years

Nordic Capital, a leading sector-specialised private equity investor, has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Consilium Safety Group, a leading provider of innovative SafetyTech, to a wholly-owned affiliate of Antin Infrastructure Partners’ Flagship Fund V. During Nordic Capital’s ownership period, Consilium Safety Group has developed to become a global innovation leader in safety technologies specialising in intelligent Fire, Flame and Gas detection within the marine, energy, transport and building sectors.

Following Nordic Capital’s acquisition in 2020, Consilium Safety Group became a stand-alone company fully focused on putting safety first for its customers. Since then, the company has grown significantly and transformed into a leading provider of mission-critical infrastructure in highly demanding and regulated end markets, with a premier standard of global service coverage. Consilium Safety Group has professionalised its organisation and operations, effectively utilising its innovative technology and service platform to expand its top-tier offering to make a lasting, positive impact and continue protecting lives, values and the planet. Revenues have increased from SEK 1.4 bn to SEK 2.5 bn, and EBITDA has almost tripled in three years.

In partnership with the Consilium Safety Group management team, Nordic Capital has focused on Consilium Safety Group’s core strategy and its customer offering within SafetyTech. Significant investments into R&D and innovation, expansion of the product and aftermarket offerings and, commercial initiatives to increase digitalisation and refine operations, have created a more integrated, efficient, and connected organisation. Consilium Safety Group is now well positioned to take its next step with further international growth and innovative product development ahead.

“We are very proud of what Nordic Capital and Consilium Safety Group’s management team has together achieved, creating a leading and innovative company with a global footprint. The plans set out at the time of the acquisition have been successfully executed much earlier than expected. We want to thank the whole team at Consilium Safety Group for their contribution during these years. Consilium Safety Group is now well placed to continue its growth trajectory and outperform the market. This marks the culmination of a very successful partnership and the start of an exciting next phase for Consilium Safety Group,” said Joakim Andreasson, Managing Director, Nordic Capital Advisors.

“Nordic Capital’s operational focus, deep sector insights and expertise in how to fuel global expansion, have been instrumental in the growth of Consilium Safety Group. Together, we have achieved great results quicker than we expected. We thank them for their support and guidance as we take the next step of our journey. As we embark on the next chapter, we are very excited to partner with Antin. We will continue delivering mission-critical safety and operational resilience to our customers and with Antin’s support, we look forward to investing further in the expansion of our offering, capabilities, and presence,” said Philip Isell Lind af Hageby, CEO, Consilium Safety Group.

“We are very impressed by the team at Consilium Safety Group and their commitment to safety, continuous innovation, and customer service. The company has built an extensive international footprint which enables it to support its customers who rely on Consilium Safety Group’s mission-critical infrastructure for their operations,” said Simon Söder, Senior Partner, Antin Infrastructure Partners.

The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Completion of the transaction is expected in H1 2024, and is subject to customary closing conditions, including relevant regulatory approvals.

Citigroup Global Markets acted as financial advisor to Nordic Capital.

 

Press contacts:

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Katarina Janerud
Communications Manager, Nordic Capital Advisors
Tel: +46 8 440 50 50
e-mail: katarina.janerud@nordiccapital.com

Consilium Safety Group

Malin Cardemar
Chief Marketing & Communications Officer
Tel: +46 735 95 32 51
e-mail: malin.cardemar@consiliumsafety.com

Antin Infrastructure Partners
Nicolle Graugnard, Communication Director
Email: nicolle.graugnard@antin-ip.com

 

About Nordic Capital
Nordic Capital is a leading sector-specialised private equity investor with a resolute commitment to creating stronger, sustainable businesses through operational improvement and transformative growth. Nordic Capital focuses on selected regions and sectors where it has deep experience and a long history. Focus sectors are Healthcare, Technology & Payments, Financial Services, and selectively, Industrial & Business Services. Key regions are Europe and globally for Healthcare and Technology & Payments investments. Since inception in 1989, Nordic Capital has invested EUR 23 billion in 140 investments. The most recent entities are Nordic Capital XI with EUR 9.0 billion in committed capital and Nordic Capital Evolution with EUR 1.2 billion in committed capital, principally provided by international institutional investors such as pension funds. Nordic Capital Advisors have local offices in Sweden, the UK, the US, Germany, Denmark, Finland, Norway, and South Korea. For further information about Nordic Capital, please visit www.nordiccapital.com.

“Nordic Capital” refers to, depending on the context, any, or all, Nordic Capital branded entities, vehicles, structures, and associated entities. The general partners and/or delegated portfolio managers of Nordic Capital’s entities and vehicles are advised by several non-discretionary sub-advisory entities, any or all of which are referred to as “Nordic Capital Advisors”.


Consilium Safety Group
Consilium Safety Group is a world-leading solution provider of fire, flame and gas safety technologies for the marine, energy, transport and building sectors. By combining safety expertise with intelligent detection, the company contributes to protecting lives, values, and the planet through technology. What started in 1912 is today an international company driven by innovation. Consilium Safety Group is based in Gothenburg, Sweden, has more than 55 offices, covering all time zones, and strives to be a great place to grow for all its 900 employees.


About Antin Infrastructure Partners
Antin Infrastructure Partners is a leading private equity firm focused on infrastructure. With over €30 billion in assets under management across its Flagship, Mid Cap and NextGen investment strategies, Antin targets investments in the energy and environment, digital, transport and social infrastructure sectors. With offices in Paris, London, New York, Singapore and Luxembourg, Antin employs over 220 professionals dedicated to growing, improving and transforming infrastructure businesses while delivering long-term value to portfolio companies and investors. Majority owned by its partners, Antin is listed on Euronext Paris (Ticker: ANTIN – ISIN: FR0014005AL0)

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Kimmenade teams up with 819 Capital Partners

819 Capital Partners

In close collaboration with 819 Capital Partners, Kimmenade Group (“Kimmenade” or “the company”) announces the official continuation of its activities.

With a team of experts with more than 100 years of experience in roof renovation and concrete sealing, Kimmenade continues its tradition and builds on an impressive legacy. With the investment of 819 Capital Partners and their active support, Kimmenade strives to further expand their presence in the international market. As of November 1, the company officially continued its activities in close collaboration with 819 Capital Partners.

Kimmenade has a rich history in roof renovation, roof and concrete sealing. With an experienced team and a clear vision, Kimmenade strives for a successful future.

819 Capital Partners offers Kimmenade active support in its business operations and further expansion of the company in finance and knowledge. With a team consisting of former entrepreneurs, ex-accountancy and former corporate finance specialists, Kimmenade management is actively supported by 819 Capital Partners during the restart and subsequent steps of the company.

819 Capital Partners acquired a majority stake with their investment in Kimmenade.

Catapult Corporate Finance advised on the transaction.

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AIT Worldwide Logistics plans to increase global footprint with Lubbers Logistics Group acquisition

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Strategic deal will position AIT as key player in European road transport, energy sectors

ITASCA, IL (Nov. 17, 2023) – AIT Worldwide Logistics, a leading provider of global supply chain solutions, has entered into a binding purchase agreement to acquire Lubbers Logistics Group, a European logistics company specializing in high-value, complex, and time-sensitive transport services. The purchase will serve as a significant milestone for AIT as it continues to expand its global reach and enhance its offerings in the road transport and energy logistics sectors.

Lubbers, headquartered in Schoonebeek, Netherlands, has established itself as a leading provider of top-tier transportation solutions for high-value segments, offering road transport, project cargo and global freight forwarding. With more than 377 employees working across nine road transport hubs and nine freight locations, Lubbers boasts an extensive network of strategically located facilities throughout Europe and beyond.

“Lubbers’ robust one-stop shop approach and their long-standing relationships with industry-leading customers make them an excellent fit for AIT,” said AIT’s Chief Business Officer, Greg Weigel. “We see significant potential for their broad network, growing freight forwarding operations, and energy sector expertise to further enhance AIT’s world-class customer experience. We’re also excited to begin serving the two largest middle-mile markets in the world—the United States and Europe.”

Lubbers’ network will add 18 new offices to AIT’s existing global network of more than 125 locations, while expanding AIT’s footprint to four new countries: Denmark, Norway, Romania and Turkey. Lubbers also has facilities in Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom.

“Joining forces with AIT Worldwide Logistics is a strategic move that will allow us to continue providing exceptional service to our clients while expanding our reach on a global scale,” said Lubbers’ CEO, Gary Roche. “AIT’s strong track record and commitment to customer service align with our values, and we look forward to a bright future together.”

“We are looking forward to welcoming Lubbers to the AIT network,” said AIT’s Chairman and CEO, Vaughn Moore. “This deal will enhance our position in Europe and bolster our presence in the energy sector, allowing us to better serve current customers while creating new opportunities. Lubbers’ customer-centric approach to business, as well as their reputation for excellent quality aligns perfectly with AIT’s culture.”

AIT’s acquisition of Lubbers is expected to be finalized by the end of 2023 and will be subject to obtaining customary regulatory approvals. Terms have not been disclosed.

About AIT Worldwide Logistics
AIT Worldwide Logistics is a global freight forwarder that helps companies grow by expanding access to markets all over the world where they can sell and/or procure their raw materials, components and finished goods. For more than 40 years, the Chicago-based supply chain solutions leader has relied on a consultative approach to build a global network and trusted partnerships in nearly every industry, including aerospace, automotive, consumer retail, food, government, healthcare, high-tech, industrial and life sciences. Backed by scalable, user-friendly technology, AIT’s flexible business model customizes door-to-door deliveries via sea, air, ground and rail — on time and on budget. With expert teammates staffing more than 125 worldwide locations in Asia, Europe and North America, AIT’s fullservice options also include customs clearance, warehouse management and white glove services.
Learn more at www.aitworldwide.com.

Our Mission
At AIT, we vigorously seek opportunities to earn our customers’ trust by delivering exceptional
worldwide logistics solutions while passionately valuing our co-workers, partners and communities.

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Vertuoza reinforces its growth ambitions and successfully concludes its 10 million € Series A funding round

Fortino Capital

Vertuoza, the pioneer in construction software, has successfully completed its Series A funding round with an additional injection of 6 million euros following last year’s pre-Series A funding of 4 million €, bringing the total to 10 million. This capital raise, backed mainly by Fortino Capital and XAnge, reflects confidence in the ambitious growth plans of the Belgian company.

Since its launch, Vertuoza has experienced rapid growth, driven by an innovative spirit, a clear vision, and the unstoppable energy of its founders and their team. With this financial support, Vertuoza will accelerate its international expansion. The software, currently available in four countries, was launched in Dutch last summer and will soon enter the Dutch market.

CEO Dominique Pellegrino explains, “We meticulously followed our initial plan to organize the Series A round in two parts. After a pre-Series A of 4 million, the plan was to continue accelerating, to have an incredible year to conclude this round, and to raise under favorable conditions. The renewed confidence of our investors, who believed in us last year, reinforced our decision. Our exponential growth this year has exceeded their expectations and leads to further investments.”

Dominique Pellegrino, CEO

Three years after its founding, Vertuoza has an annual recurring revenue of more than 4 million euros and continues to break sales records.

“Since our partnership with Vertuoza began last year, we have witnessed a remarkable metamorphosis, transitioning from a vibrant start-up to a dynamic scale-up. Vertuoza’s execution of its vision to revolutionize the European construction sector through digitalization has been nothing short of exceptional. We are both excited and honored to support Dominique, Antoni, and the entire Vertuoza team as they continue on this transformative journey.” says Filip Van Innis, Partner at Fortino Capital.

Filip Van Innis

Heading towards Dutch-speaking regions!

Building on its success and the mission to provide peace of mind and success to construction entrepreneurs, Vertuoza is now making its move into the Dutch-speaking market. The software, already available in Dutch in Flanders and Brussels, serves as a springboard to the Netherlands.

 

Clear and ambitious goals, with a team increasingly dedicated to its clients!

After the successful realization of significant forecasts for 2023, Vertuoza is setting new objectives for the upcoming year. The mission? To double its ARR, expand its international presence, and finalize the V2 of its software. These challenges will require attracting new talents, especially Dutch-speaking profiles, to strengthen a team already composed of over 75 innovation enthusiasts. The scale-up aims to welcome at least forty new members by the end of 2024.

“As the construction sector continues to evolve, the demand for efficiency and sustainability becomes ever more pressing. Vertuoza, with its innovative approach to construction software, stands at the forefront of this transformation. Our renewed investment reflects our strong belief in Vertuoza’s potential to revolutionize construction.” – Cyril Bertrand, Managing Partner, XAnge.

 

A Team driven by innovation and customer service

Vertuoza upholds a culture of continuous innovation, refusing to settle for the minimum, and is committed to achieving customer satisfaction aligned with its ambitious standards. Beyond its software, the Belgian company enhances its customer service to meet client expectations and foster peace of mind in their development of their construction business. The upcoming year, 2024, will witness the launch of the V2 of their software, anticipated to be more revolutionary and intuitive. Developed in close collaboration with internal teams and clients, this new version promises entrepreneurs an unparalleled solution. Stay tuned…

 

About Vertuoza

Vertuoza is a powerful and intuitive software that has been assisting building entrepreneurs since 2021 in managing various aspects of their companies: planning, invoicing, profitability, project management, and monitoring, among others. It provides everything needed to alleviate the heavy administrative burden that weighs on construction businesses. With new features released every month, the Vertuoza software ensures it stays closely connected with its clients, meets their expectations, and adapts to evolving needs. The company, led by Antoni Di Filippo & Dominique Pellegrino, has already raised €11.2 million from French and Belgian-Dutch investors such as XAnge and Fortino Capital, a European investment firm based in Flanders and the Netherlands, focusing on B2B software editors. With an ARR of €4 million and 72 employees in three countries, just two and a half years after its launch, there’s no doubt that Vertuoza’s success story is only just beginning! For more information, please visit https://vertuoza.com

 

About Fortino Capital

Fortino Capital is a European investment company with a focus on high-growth B2B software solutions managing two private equity growth funds and two venture capital funds. With offices in Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany, Fortino backs exceptional and ambitious entrepreneurs in Europe. Fortino’s Venture Capital portfolio includes Vertuoza (BE), TechWolf (BE), Timeseer.ai (BE), Zaion (FR), Salonkee (LUX), Sides (DE), D2X (NL), Peers (DE) and Kosli (NO) among others. Fortino Capital’s private equity growth portfolio includes VanRoey (BE), BizzMine (BE) MobileXpense (BE), Efficy CRM (BE), Tenzinger (NL), SpeakUp (NL), Cenosco (NL), Maxxton (NL), Stardekk (BE) and Bonitasoft (FR).

 

About XAnge

XAnge (xange.vc) is a leading European venture capital firm, Bcorp certified, based in Paris, Berlin, and Munich. With €600M Assets under Management, the company invests in European early-stage innovative technology companies operating in the fields of Digital consumer, Enterprise & Data, Fintech, and Deeptech. Since its creation in 2003, XAnge has backed more than 200 fast-growing companies in their entrepreneurial journeys. The team works alongside visionary founders with strong values and international ambitions such as Ledger, Odoo, Lydia, or Believe Digital. For more information, please visit https://www.xange.vc

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Volpi Capital Invests in Yaveon

Volpi Capital

London, 16th of November 2023: Volpi Capital, a pan-European B2B technology investor, is delighted to announce its partnership with Yaveon.

Founded in 2008, Yaveon is a leading ERP software vendor and system integrator specialising in the Microsoft Dynamics ERP platform. It serves small and medium companies operating in the process manufacturing industry including the highly regulated life sciences industry. In addition to in-depth industry know-how, YAVEON offers a proprietary suite of industry extensions. Headquartered in Germany, the Company has 217 employees and a global customer base.

Its management team partnered with Volpi after months of close collaboration, with a joint plan to (i) focus on people & recruitment, (ii) scale its proprietary software by leveraging a scalable, channel-based go-to-market strategy, and (iii) acquire complementary vendors in the Microsoft partner network.

Given the rapid growth of the Microsoft Dynamics platform and its partner-first strategy, Volpi and management see a significant opportunity for Yaveon to become the global reference for Microsoft in the process manufacturing and life sciences vertical, through both organic growth and M&A consolidation. Yaveon has demonstrated high growth in recent years, exhibiting impressive revenue and EBITDA CAGRs, largely driven by the expansion of its industry software which is sold across Europe and the Americas.

Yaveon was also recognised as a top place to work in Germany by Kununu and Focus Top Employers in 2023.

York Braune, Yaveon’s CEO commented, “We are excited about the next stage of growth with Volpi. Our choice to partner with them stems from their track record in scaling software businesses globally, particularly via partner channels, their strong focus on culture, as well as our joint conviction in Microsoft Dynamics as a winning platform”.

Gebhard Schwan, COO and Co-Founder added, “This is an exciting time for us, given our momentum in the market. Volpi’s success stories, such as their scaling of the delivery function at Version 1, their entry into the Microsoft market with Boyum IT, and multiple international M&A transactions in the space, demonstrates the value they bring to the table”.

Crevan O’Grady of Volpi Capital responded, “As a thematic investor, we had identified the Microsoft Dynamics partner network as a top market since 2020 and were actively looking for the right management team to partner with. York, Gebhard and the rest of the Yaveon team impressed us immediately; we are excited to roll up our sleeves and deploy Volpi’s resources to help the team fully capture the global market opportunity”.

Marc Andreoli of Volpi Capital added, “Now is the time to invest in international growth, to create a global Dynamics champion for process manufacturing. We look forward to support York, Gebhard and their team to further scale the organisation, both organically and via complementary M&A”.

Volpi was advised by PwC (Financial DD, Tax DD, and structuring), White & Case (Legal), Ringstone (ITDD), Christoffer Holten (Customer DD), Corporate Balance (ESG DD), and Howden (W&I insurance). Debt financing was provided by Gestalterbank.

Yaveon was advised by Greenfort (Legal), Ebner Stolz (Financial) and Kuhn & Partner (Tax).

The Volpi team was led by Crevan O’Grady, Marc Andreoli, Fernando Piekenbrock, and Annamarie Krcmar. Jarlath Dooley, former Director at Version 1 will join as Chairperson of the Board.

About Volpi Capital

Volpi Capital is a specialist Pan-European lower mid-market private equity firm seeking to partner with ambitious businesses that use technology to disrupt traditional B2B value chains. Volpi typically invests €25-75 million of equity in businesses with enterprise values between €50 million and €200 million and seeks to drive transformative growth through international expansion and consolidation. The firm, which was founded in 2016 by Crevan O’Grady and Marco Sodi, closed its second fund (Volpi Capital Fund II) in December 2020 with €323 million of commitments, and is now investing from its third fund (Volpi Capital Fund III)

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Samantha Lang
Public Relations
+44 203 747 2625
info@volpicapital.com

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Chase Corporation Announces Completion Of Acquisition By KKR And Welcomes Lance Reisman As Chairman Of The Board Of Directors

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NEW YORK & WESTWOOD, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Chase Corporation (“Chase” or the “Company”), a leading global manufacturer of protective materials for high-reliability applications across diverse market sectors, today announced the successful completion of its acquisition by affiliates of KKR, a leading global investment firm, for $127.50 per share. As a result of the completion of the transaction, Chase common stock has ceased trading and will no longer be listed on the NYSE American.

“Today represents an important milestone for Chase in our journey to better serve our customers through strategic growth and innovation,” said Adam Chase, President and Chief Executive Officer of Chase. “From the beginning, KKR was a strong cultural fit for us, and their commitment to employee engagement coupled with an exceptional track record in the materials science space makes them ideal for this new chapter in our history.”

Adam joined Chase in 1998, and has successfully managed Chase as Chief Executive Officer since 2015. Prior to this role, Adam was the Chief Operating Officer.
In conjunction with the transaction close, Lance Reisman will assume the role of Chairman of the Board of Directors of Chase.
“I am thrilled to be joining the Board of Chase as Chair and look forward to working with Adam and his talented team to achieve a new phase of growth and innovation,” said Mr. Reisman. “Chase has built an impressive portfolio of leading technologies, and I look forward to supporting the Company in building upon this foundation to drive future growth, both organically and through acquisitions.”
Lance is an Executive Advisor to KKR and currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors at Flow Control Group and as Chairman of the Board at GeoStabilization International and Industrial Physics. Lance previously worked at Danaher, most recently as Group Executive and Vice President responsible for Danaher’s Water Quality Platform. In this role, Lance led holistic operational and commercial transformations and executed a number of strategic acquisitions.
KKR will also support Chase in implementing a broad-based employee ownership program to allow all of its employees to have the opportunity to participate in the benefits of ownership of the Company. This strategy is based on the belief that employee engagement and a strong ownership culture are key drivers in building stronger companies. Since 2011, KKR portfolio companies have awarded billions of dollars of total equity value to over 60,000 non-senior management employees across more than 35 portfolio companies.
About Chase Corporation
Chase Corporation, a global specialty chemicals company that was founded in 1946, is a leading manufacturer of protective materials for high-reliability applications throughout the world. More information can be found on our website https://chasecorp.com/.
About KKR
KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR’s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries. For additional information about KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR), please visit KKR’s website at www.kkr.com. For additional information about Global Atlantic Financial Group, please visit Global Atlantic Financial Group’s website at www.globalatlantic.com.
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KKR Supports InVivo In The Global Expansion Of Malteries Soufflet

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KKR continues to scale its strategic partnership with InVivo and Malteries Soufflet by more than doubling its investment as Malteries Soufflet acquires United Malt, creating the world’s largest maltster

Paris, 15 November, 2023 – KKR, a leading global investment firm, announces today that it has supported Malteries Soufflet in the funding and execution of the AUD 1.5 billion acquisition of United Malt Group Limited (“United Malt”), the fourth largest maltster globally. Funds and accounts managed by KKR have invested alongside InVivo Group, a leading French agricultural and agri-food business, which acquired Malteries Soufflet in 2021.

InVivo welcomed KKR, Bpifrance and Crédit Agricole Group as strategic partners in December 2021, with an initial investment of €440m to help fund the acquisition of Malteries Soufflet, backing a strategy to accelerate growth and strengthen its global leading position. To fund the United Malt acquisition, KKR, with participation from Bpifrance and Crédit Agricole Group, led a combined follow-on investment of €550m.

Founded in 1823, United Malt operates 11 production plants across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific, supplying malting-quality barley to micro brewers and distillers, as well as traditional major brewers. United Malt has now been delisted from the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) as part of this transaction, and is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Malteries Soufflet, which becomes the largest global malt player by sales and production capacity, with 40 production plants in 20 countries, and with an annual production capacity of 3.7m tons of malt; a 50% increase for Malteries Soufflet.

The acquisition brings together two complementary customer bases and geographic footprints, creating a unique global industrial network with the largest production capacity in North America and Europe and leading capabilities in the fast-growing Asia Pacific and South American markets. The combination of the two businesses enables exposure to all key-malt end-markets, making it ideally positioned to capture growing demand from both international brewers, as well as the growing craft beers and distillery markets.

Thierry Blandinières, Chairman of Malteries Soufflet and CEO of InVivo Group, commented: “I am thrilled that we have completed the acquisition of United Malt Group, together with our strategic partners, KKR, Bpifrance and Crédit Agricole Group. This illustrates InVivo Group’s commitment to making malt one of the central pillars of our business by strengthening the position of Malteries Soufflet as a world leader in the sector. Malteries Soufflet is now well on track to accelerate its growth, to expand its presence in the high value-added craft beer market and to build a more sustainable and innovative global platform to supply brewers, both craft and industrial, and distillers throughout the world. We look forward to welcoming our new colleagues from United Malt Group into the Malteries Soufflet family, and to writing together a new chapter in the company’s history.”

Jérôme Nommé, Partner and Head of France at KKR, said: “This combination of two world class businesses is a transformative milestone in our strategic partnership with French agriculture champion InVivo, as we help it to accelerate growth on a global scale. KKR’s significant reinvestment into Malteries Soufflet demonstrates our continued conviction in its future growth potential, in the resilience of the industry, and in the strength of the management team under the expert leadership of Thierry Blandinières. We look forward to the continued strategic partnership, as well as the ongoing support from Bpifrance and Crédit Agricole, as we seek to further scale the business organically and by acquisition in the years to come.”

Blaine MacDougald, Partner and Co-Head of KKR’s Strategic Investments Group, added: “The acquisition of United Malt by Malteries Soufflet is a great example of how KKR’s structured equity solutions can support businesses and their global growth ambitions. The connectedness and flexibility of KKR’s platform enables us to work creatively with owners and management teams, providing full access to KKR’s resources, global reach, and bespoke capital solutions that help our partners achieve their goals.”

KKR is making the investment in Malteries Soufflet primarily through its Strategic Investments Group strategy, and through funds and accounts managed by KKR in Asia.

KKR’s diversified and multi-asset investment platform enables flexibility to support ambitious companies with a suite of comprehensive, bespoke capital solutions, further enhanced by the firm’s global experience and operational capabilities. In France, this model along with KKR’s partnership approach, strong local presence and large global platform, enables companies to grow and globalize. KKR is a long-term investor in France, where the firm has invested over €10 billion since 2002, forming strategic partnerships with a number of leading French businesses including APRIL, Albioma, Devoteam, Mediawan, OVHcloud, among others.

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About KKR

KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR’s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries. For additional information about KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR), please visit KKR’s website at www.kkr.com. For additional information about Global Atlantic Financial Group, please visit Global Atlantic Financial Group’s website at www.globalatlantic.com.

About InVivo

InVivo Group is one of Europe’s leading agricultural groups with revenues of nearly €12 billion, with more than half generated in France, and a workforce of 15,000 employees, including more than 10,000 in France. With operations in 35 countries, it has more than 100 industrial sites, including 63 in France. The
Group operates along the entire value chain, from farm to fork, as a leader in each of its four major strategic business lines: international grain trade, agriculture, agri-food (Malting, Millin/ingredients/bakery, Wine), gardening and food distribution.

A global cross-functional centre for innovative and digital solutions completes the structure to accelerate the transformation of these activities towards the 3rd agricultural revolution.

For more information: invivo-group.com / Twitter @InVivo Group<

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Flexiramics raises € 4.5M in new investment round

819 Capital Partners

Flexiramics recently has raised a follow-on investment of € 4.5M in from new and existing shareholders, including Cottonwood Technology Fund, Demcon Investment, Oost NL and 819 Capital Partners.

Flexiramics’ unique technology produces 100% ceramic nanofibers in the form of ultra-thin mat and other products with one-of-a-kind material properties that address customer unmet needs across multiple industrial applications, including microfiltration, membranes, catalyst support and heat dissipation in electronics.

CEO Andy Wynn: “I would like to thank all of our shareholders for their tremendous support over the last two years in helping our growing team build such an exciting portfolio of commercial opportunities and deliver the world’s first pilot facility for production of ceramic nanofiber mats. This new investment will enable the team to grow Flexiramics® from a start up to a scale up over the next 2 years and position the company for full scale productionization and commercialization.”

CTO and founder Gerard Cadafalch Gazquez: “This new investment is a major step towards our strategic goal of becoming the leader in enabling breakthrough engineering solutions through non-woven ceramic materials and derivatives.”

819 Capital Partners invested in Flexiramics from 819 Evergreen Fund.

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