Irish company Monaghan Mushrooms has agreed to acquire all shares of Walkro held by Gimv and Walkro’s management.

Nordian Capital has acquired a majority interest in Dutch TecSource (DTS), a leading international provider of specialized machines and solutions for the food processing industry.

DTS (www.dutchtecsource.com) has over the course of more than 30 years developed a strong market position in the production of thermal food processing equipment. With its product knowledge, engineering skills and outstanding manufacturing capabilities the company has specialized in processing equipment based on auger technology. With this capability the company has a leading position in the potato processing industry, especially with its screw blanching equipment. In addition, DTS has realized its successes in some other food segments, including a wide range of vegetables, soybeans, mushrooms, shrimps, cranberries & blueberries. For all these industries, DTS develops and delivers (unique) processing techniques, sophisticated processing lines and auger technologies for internal transport.

Nordian Capital will support DTS in further expanding its market positions in the full range of food segments. DTS is delighted with this new partnership with Nordian Capital. DTS founders Rob van Beem and Justin Wakker will remain actively involved with the company as shareholders and advisors. The current management team, consisting of Marcel van de Pol, Peter van der Stouwe and Jeroen Oostveen will partner alongside Nordian to shape the future of Dutch TecSource.

CEO of DTS, Marcel van de Pol: “Over the last years we’ve grown the business into a wider range of segments, whilst maintaining our focus on auger technologies. Now is the moment to expand that approach more internationally and to a next level. With Nordian the basis is formed for further growth in new markets and segments.”

Barcelona, 31 October 2018 –Global alternative asset manager The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG), today announced that it has completed the acquisition of c. 68% of the shares in Unideco S.A., the parent company of Codorníu. The transaction, which was announced by the company on 28 June, 2018, has completed after receiving the required regulatory approvals. Equity for this investment came from Carlyle Europe Partners IV, a mid-large capital buyout fund.

Codorníu, the oldest family-owned cava producer in Spain, is a symbol of continuity and loyalty to its origins. The company has five centuries of history and experience that combine tradition and modernity, resulting in a winery that is able to innovate and respond to increasing demand for exceptional quality cavas and wines. With 10 wineries in Spain, Argentina and California and over 3,000 hectares of vineyards, Codorníu is a world leader in viticulture and oenological knowledge.

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THE CODORNIU RAVENTÓS GROUP ENTERS INTO EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE CARLYLE GROUP TO SELL A MAJORITY STAKE IN THE COMPANY

Barcelona, 28 June 2018 – The Codorníu Raventós Group has signed an exclusivity agreement for the sale of a majority stake in the company to funds managed by The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG). The transaction values the company at 390 million euros and is expected to close at the end of the year subject to confirmatory due diligence and regulatory approvals. Equity for this investment will come from Carlyle Europe Partners, a mid-large capital buyout fund..

Ms. Mar Raventós, current Chairwoman of Codorníu, is pleased with the agreement through which Carlyle will acquire a majority holding in the Catalan company and said: “This agreement will help boost the company overseas and consolidate and give continuity to our strategy centered on building valuable and prestigious brands.” Raventós added: “after analyzing various options we have reached consensus, agreeing on a solution which has a lot of potential and takes a long-term view on leadership for the company”.

With Carlyle’s future partnership there is clearly an opportunity for the Codorníu Raventós Group to continue to improve its performance and results. This year the company expects to close its fiscal year with an EBITDA of 26 million euros, a significant improvement on the previous year’s results and fully in line with the company’s long term strategic plan.

Carlyle has a long tradition of successful partnerships with family businesses, supporting their growth and expansion. Alex Wagenberg, Managing Director, Carlyle Europe Partners, said; “Codorníu Raventós is an exceptional company, poised for global leadership in the cava and wine industry. The company has a number of first class brands, which are well positioned in the market. We hope to build on this successful trajectory by supporting the company with growing its global footprint, both organically and through acquisitions, and to further enhance its position in quality wines. We are proud to support a business with such a strong history and heritage.”

The Codorníu Raventós group, the oldest family-owned cava-producer in Spain, is a symbol of continuity and loyalty to its origins and innovation. The company has five centuries of history and experience that combine tradition and modernity, resulting in a winery that is able to innovate and respond to increasing demands for exceptional quality cavas and wines. With 10 wineries in Spain, Argentina and California and over 3,000 hectares of vineyards, Codorníu is a world leader in viticulture and oenological knowledge.

About The Carlyle Group

The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global alternative asset manager with $212 billion of assets under management across 339 investment vehicles as of September 30, 2018. Carlyle’s purpose is to invest wisely and create value on behalf of its investors, many of whom are public pensions. Carlyle invests across four segments – Corporate Private Equity, Real Assets, Global Credit and Investment Solutions – in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, North America and South America. Carlyle has expertise in various industries, including: aerospace, defense & government services, consumer & retail, energy, financial services, healthcare, industrial, real estate, technology & business services, telecommunications & media and transportation. The Carlyle Group employs more than 1,625 people in 31 offices across six continents.

Web: www.carlyle.com
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About Carlyle Europe Partners

Carlyle Europe Partners (CEP) seeks to invest in mid-large sized companies in Europe across a wide range of sectors and industries, to accelerate their growth and to support their efforts to expand internationally. The current fund is now the fourth in the CEP franchise. A team of 39 investment professionals manages the fund across five offices. Recent family partnerships by the fund include Saverglass (France), Logoplaste (Portugal), Cupa Group (Spain).

For more information:

The Carlyle Group Press Office Spain – Kreab
Oscar Torres
Mobile. +34 685 929 026 – T. +34 91 702 71 70
Email: otorres@kreab.com

The Carlyle Group
Katarina Sallerfors
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Catherine Armstrong
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Catherine.Armstrong@carlyle.com

AEB Group, a worldwide leader in biotechnological ingredients for wine, food and beverage.

Paris, 21 September 2018 – As announced in our press release dated 5 September, a new transaction has been signed by Apax Partners SAS: the acquisition from SK Capital of 100% of the Italian company AEB Group, a worldwide leader in biotechnological ingredients and related services for wine, food and beverage. The company’s management will reinvest alongside Apax Funds.

Leveraging their expertise in biotechnology and oenology, AEB Group offers custom solutions based on more than 600 proprietary products and specialty equipment, especially designed for the wine, beer, juice, cider and food industry.

With a unique coverage across 5 continents, AEB Group employs more than 300 persons, including 170 agents and sales representatives in 13 countries. The company has 8 production units, 4 R&D laboratories and 7 quality control laboratories globally and collaborates with more than 20 universities and research institutes to foster continuous innovation. In 2017, the company generated revenues of nearly €100 million.

The company’s objective is to pursue its international expansion by leveraging the existing worldwide sales and agents network and to conduct an ambitious buy and build strategy.

Financial terms of the transaction are not disclosed. Closing of the transaction is expected in the beginning of October.

Altamir’s investment is expected to be in the region of €35m based on the upper limit of its commitment in the Apax France IX fund.

About Altamir

Altamir is a listed private equity company (Euronext Paris-B, ticker: LTA) founded in 1995 and with almost €800m in assets under management. Its objective is to provide shareholders with long term capital appreciation and regular dividends by investing in a diversified portfolio of private equity investments.

Altamir’s investment policy is to invest via and with the funds managed by Apax Partners SAS and Apax Partners LLP, two leading private equity firms that take majority or lead positions in buyouts and growth capital transactions and seek ambitious value creation objectives.

In this way, Altamir provides access to a diversified portfolio of fast-growing companies across Apax’s sectors of specialisation (TMT, Consumer, Healthcare, Services) and in complementary market segments (mid-sized companies in French-speaking European countries and larger companies across Europe, North America and key emerging markets).

Altamir derives certain tax benefits from its status as an SCR (“Société de Capital Risque”). As such, Altamir is exempt from corporate tax and the company’s investors may benefit from tax exemptions, subject to specific holding-period and dividend-reinvestment conditions.

For more information: www.altamir.fr

Contact

Agathe Heinrich

Tel: +33 1 53 65 01 74

E-mail: investors@altamir.fr

Scanship has signed a contract with Billund Aquakulturservice for the delivery of a sludge handling system to Atlantic Sapphire – the world’s largest onshore salmon fishfarm based in Miami. Atlantic Sapphire’s facility will be built in several steps and the Scanship contract includes supplying its “environmental protection and circular economy” technology for the first step.

New York – September 10, 2018 – TowerBrook Capital Partners L.P. (“TowerBrook”), an international investment management firm, today announced the sale of Wilton Brands, a baking, cake decorating and candy making brand, to Dr. August Oetker KG (“Dr. Oetker”). Financial terms were not disclosed, and the transaction is expected to close by the end of the year.

Dr. Oetker is a Germany based, privately held, global food and beverage company, which includes baking products and baked goods. Both companies were family-founded and share a long and rich heritage in baking.

The sale to Dr. Oetker positions Wilton Brands to draw on both companies’ strengths and combined knowledge as the business continues to grow and innovate for the benefit of customers, retail partners and employees. Wilton’s product portfolio and strong brand makes it a compelling fit for Dr. Oetker as the company accelerates its expansion in the U.S.

Since TowerBrook acquired Wilton Brands in 2009, the company re-focused on its baking and food core while successfully divesting non-core businesses. Wilton products can be found on shelves at Walmart, Target, Michael’s, Kroger and grocers across the U.S., as well as on Amazon, and are distributed through partners on every continent.

Wilton Brands will remain headquartered in Naperville, Illinois and will be run as a division within the broad portfolio of companies owned by Dr. Oetker. Sue Buchta will remain in her role as CEO of Wilton Brands.

Hendrix Genetics has substantially expanded and upgraded its US facilities, including its turkey hatcheries and prawn and trout farms. These investments will help the global leader in animal genetics to significantly strengthen its position in the US market.

Highest-quality turkeys

The company has invested tens of millions of dollars in the construction of two new hatcheries and various new egg production facilities. In addition, Hendrix Genetics has purchased new state-of-the-art trucks equipped with hatching facilities and established a modern distribution network to increase the number of turkey deliveries in the United States and beyond. Through these investments, the NPM Capital portfolio company guarantees a reliable supply of the highest-quality products.

Hendrix Genetics opened the first state-of-the-art hatchery in Grand Island, Nebraska in late 2017, with a capacity of 100,000 one-day old chicks a day, five days a week. This investment comes in the wake of a major upgrade carried out at the grandparent stock facility in Virginia.

The new barns were built in accordance with Hendrix Genetics’ stringent guidelines, to ensure that its high quality standards are complied with across the entire supply chain.

Increased prawn exports

Since partnering with Hawaiian-based Kona Bay Marine Resources in 2017, Hendrix Genetics also supplies prawns. A brand-new packaging and shipping facility recently became operational on the premises of the hatchery on the island of Kauai. The investment will help to boost prawn exports, while maintaining the current high quality levels.

Top-quality trout

The trout farm operated by Hendrix Genetics in Washington State has been a global supplier of the finest trout for more than 70 years. These high quality levels are also guaranteed through investments in research capacity and a major extension of the Family Genetics building. The company’s incubator is currently one of the largest privately-owned facilities of its kind worldwide.