73.53% of Accell Group Shares in Total Tendered under the Offer or Committed

KKR

This is a joint press release by Accell Group N.V. (“Accell Group“) and Sprint BidCo B.V. (the “Offeror“). The Offeror is an affiliate of the affiliated investment funds advised by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. LP or one of its affiliates (“KKR“). Teslin Alpine Acquisition B.V., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Teslin Participaties Coöperatief U.A. (“Teslin“) is together with the Offeror and KKR referred to as the “Consortium“. This joint press release is issued pursuant to the provisions of Section 4, Paragraphs 1 and 3 of the Netherlands Decree in Public Takeover Bids (Besluit openbare biedingen Wft) (the “Decree“) in connection with the recommended public offer by the Offeror for all the issued and outstanding ordinary shares in the capital of Accell Group. This press release does not constitute an offer, or any solicitation of any offer, to buy or subscribe for any securities. The Offer has been made by means of the offer memorandum dated 6 April 2022 (the “Offer Memorandum“). This press release is not for release, publication or distribution, in whole or in part, in or into, directly or indirectly, any jurisdiction in which such release, publication or distribution would be unlawful. Capitalised terms not defined in this press release have the same meaning as given thereto in the Offer Memorandum.

 

Heerenveen, the Netherlands, 3 June 2022 – During the Acceptance Period, that expired at 17:40 hours (CEST) on 3 June 2022, 19,745,964 Shares were tendered under the Offer or committed to the Offeror in writing, representing approximately 73.53% of all Shares on a Fully Diluted basis and an aggregate value of approximately EUR 1,145 million at an Offer Price of EUR 58.00 (cum dividend) in cash per Share.

A condition for the Offeror to declare the Offer unconditional is reaching the Acceptance Threshold of at least 80% of the Shares on a Fully Diluted basis. Since this Acceptance Threshold was not met, the Offeror will consider its options and inform the market in due course in accordance with Section 16, Paragraph 1 of the Decree and Section 3.7 of the Offer Memorandum, no later than on 9 June 2022.

 

For More Information:

Media enquiries Accell Group

CFF Communications

Frank Jansen / Anja Höchle: + 31 6 21 54 23 69 / +31 6 31 97 33 75

frank.jansen@cffcommunications.nl / anja.hoechle@cffcommunications.nl

 

Media enquiries Consortium

Hendrik Jan Eijpe, HJE Consult

+31 622 031 978 / hje@hjeconsult.nl

                                                         

About Accell Group

We believe cycling moves the world forward. We design simple and smart solutions in order to create a fantastic cycling experience for everyone who uses our bikes. Accell Group makes bicycles, bicycle parts and accessories. We are the European market leader in e‐bikes and second largest in bicycle parts and accessories, with numerous leading European bicycle brands under one roof. These brands were built by pioneers for whom the best was not good enough. We still embody the entrepreneurial spirit of those family businesses to this day. We keep pushing ourselves to create high‐quality, high performance, cutting‐edge products driven by the continuous exchange of know‐how and craftsmanship. Well‐known bicycle brands in our portfolio include Haibike, Winora, Ghost, Batavus, Koga, Lapierre, Raleigh, Sparta, Babboe and Carqon. XLC is our brand for bicycle parts and accessories. Accell Group employs approximately 3,500 people across 15 countries. For more information about Accell Group, please visit www.accell-group.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 and on Twitter @KKR_Co.

 

About Teslin

Teslin is an investment fund managed by Teslin Capital Management. Teslin invests in promising small and midcaps. Based on fundamental analysis Teslin selects value creating companies active in attractive markets with a strong market position and a proper corporate governance structure. Teslin focuses on responsible value creation in the long term and acts as an active and involved shareholder. Teslin has been a long-term significant, active and committed shareholder of Accell Group since 1998 and is delighted to support Accell Group in accelerating and realizing its potential in the coming years. For more information, please visit: www.teslin.nl.

 

Disclaimer, General Restrictions and Forward-Looking Statements

This is a public announcement by Accell Group pursuant to Section 17, paragraph 1 of the European Market Abuse Regulation (596/2014/EU).

The information in this press release is not intended to be complete. This press release is for information purposes only and does not constitute an offer, or any solicitation of any offer, to buy or subscribe for any securities.

The distribution of this press release may, in some countries, be restricted by law or regulation. Accordingly, persons who come into possession of this document should inform themselves of and observe these restrictions. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Consortium, the Offeror and Accell Group disclaim any responsibility or liability for the violation of any such restrictions by any person. Any failure to comply with these restrictions may constitute a violation of the securities laws of that jurisdiction. Neither Accell Group, nor the Offeror, nor the Consortium, nor any of their respective advisors assumes any responsibility for any violation of any of these restrictions. Any Accell Group shareholder who is in any doubt as to his or her position should consult an appropriate professional advisor without delay.

Certain statements in this press release may be considered forward-looking statements such as statements relating to the impact of this Offer on the Offeror and Accell Group and language that indicates trends, such as “anticipated” and “expected”. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that may or may not occur in the future, and Accell Group, the Consortium and the Offeror cannot guarantee the accuracy and completeness of forward- looking statements. A number of important factors, not all of which are known to Accell Group, the Consortium or the Offeror or are within their control, could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, receipt of competition clearances without unexpected delays or conditions, the response to the Offer in the market place, the ability to achieve the anticipated benefits from the Offer and economic conditions in the global markets in which Accell Group operates. Accell Group, the Consortium and the Offeror expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to publicly update or revise any forward looking statements, whether as a result of new information, a change in expectations or for any other reason. Neither Accell Group, nor the Offeror, nor the Consortium, nor any of their advisors, accepts any responsibility for any financial information contained in this press release relating to the business, results of operations or financial condition of the other or their respective groups.

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Carlyle to Acquire Leading Global Cosmetics Packaging Company HCP from BPEA

Carlyle

Shanghai, China, May 26, 2022 – Global investment firm, Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) today announced it has agreed to acquire a 100% stake in HCP Packaging (“HCP”), a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of cosmetic packaging, from funds affiliated with Baring Private Equity Asia (“BPEA”). Equity for this transaction will come from affiliates of Carlyle Asia Partners and Carlyle Japan Partners – two of Carlyle’s buyout funds in Asia. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Founded in 1960 and headquartered in Shanghai, HCP is currently one of the world’s largest beauty packaging providers with 10 state-of-the-art production and manufacturing facilities across China, the USA, Mexico and Europe. The company has produced many innovative award-winning packaging designs and is dedicated to researching and investing in sustainable packaging solutions for the beauty industry. It works with over 250 leading cosmetics, skincare and fragrance brands including Estée Lauder, L’Oreal and Shiseido.

Carlyle will leverage its deep sector experience in the consumer and manufacturing industries to support HCP as it continues to scale its operations and grow its customer base globally. Carlyle will also work with HCP to help explore global strategic acquisitions, further strengthen the company’s leading R&D capabilities, and facilitate business synergies and alliances for HCP with its global network of portfolio companies in the cosmetics, consumer and manufacturing industries.

During BPEA’s ownership, HCP has experienced transformative growth. With BPEA’s support, HCP has become an even stronger primary packaging supplier for both color cosmetics and skincare products with expanded product technology as well as geographical footprint.

Eddy Wu, President and CEO of HCP Packaging, said: “We are incredibly proud of our journey to become a leading cosmetics packaging manufacturer and would like to thank BPEA for their support over the past six-and-a-half years. Our strategic priorities continue to be centered on driving sustainable packaging innovation and delivering top-quality services and best-in-class operational excellence to our customers around the world. We are delighted to partner with Carlyle and to have a new owner with such high calibre. We look to leverage Carlyle’s global platform strengths for our next phase of growth and as we expand our leading market position internationally.”

Wanlin Liu and Dennis Wang, Managing Directors of the Carlyle Asia Partners advisory team, said: “We are excited to partner with HCP and look forward to working with Eddy and the management team on the company’s next phase of global growth and expansion. We see long-term growth potential in the beauty and cosmetics industry and believe HCP’s business track record and commitment to R&D and ESG are market differentiators. We plan to leverage the strengths of our global platform, deep industry and market expertise, and synergies from our extensive network of portfolio companies in the consumer and manufacturing sectors to help HCP capture new growth opportunities, and take the company to the next level.”

Alex Lee, Managing Director at BPEA, said: “We are proud to have supported HCP’s growth and evolution into a global leader in packaging during our time with the company. By expanding into new markets, broadening HCP’s reach in its home market of China and developing a range of exciting new product offerings through selective bolt-on acquisitions, we’re confident that the company is very well positioned to continue growing over the longer-term. We’re also proud to have overseen the transformation of HCP’s ESG and sustainability capabilities, including developing refillable PCR packages and utilizing sustainability-certified manufacturing facilities, which will leave a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly footprint going forward.”

The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and is expected to close in Q3 2022.

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About HCP

From conception to manufacture, HCP Packaging is a global leader in the design, development, and manufacture of next generation primary packaging containers for the beauty industry. HCP’s product portfolio includes compacts and palettes, lipsticks and twist up sticks; mascara with expertise in molded & fiber brushes; lip gloss and concealer, pots, jars, and closures; pumps and droppers. Dedicated to sustainability, with world-class in-house finishing facilities, HCP enables brands to customize and transform packaging aesthetics with high quality and striking decoration. For more information on HCP, please visit the company’s website www.hcpackaging.com

 

About Carlyle

Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with deep industry expertise that deploys private capital across three business segments: Global Private Equity, Global Credit and Global Investment Solutions. With $325 billion of assets under management as of March 31, 2022, Carlyle’s purpose is to invest wisely and create value on behalf of its investors, portfolio companies and the communities in which we live and invest. Carlyle employs nearly 1,900 people in 26 offices across five continents.

Carlyle’s buyout funds, including Carlyle Asia Partners and Carlyle Japan Partners, have well-established experience investing in the consumer and retail as well as manufacturing and industrial sectors, with investments in TOKIWA Corporation, Beautycounter, Golden Goose, Vogue, Novolex and Logoplaste among others. Globally, Carlyle has invested approximately US$25 billion of equity in over 135 deals in the consumer, media and retail sector and over US$30 billion of equity in more than 115 deals in the manufacturing and industrial sector as of March 31, 2022.

Further information is available at www.carlyle.com. Follow Carlyle on Twitter @OneCarlyle.

 

About BPEA

Baring Private Equity Asia (BPEA) is one of Asia’s largest private alternative investment firms, with USD 21 billion of FPAUM. BPEA manages a private equity investment program, sponsoring buyouts and providing growth capital to companies for expansion or acquisitions with a particular focus on the Asia Pacific region, as well as dedicated funds focused on private real estate and private credit. The firm has a 25-year history and over 220 employees located across 10 offices in Beijing, Delhi, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Mumbai, Singapore, Shanghai, Sydney, and Tokyo.

BPEA is a responsible investor that seeks to create value for all stakeholders through a sustainable approach to investing. The firm is a signatory to the UNPRI (United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment) and is committed to action within its own business and the companies in which it invests to drive sustainability across a range of issues, from climate change to social concerns to effective governance. For more information, please visit www.bpeasia.com.

 

Media contacts

HCP:
Cheryl Morgan
+44 1202 670099
cmorgan@hcpackaging.com

Carlyle:
Lonna Leong
+852 9023 1157
lonna.leong@carlyle.com

BPEA:
Fergus Herries
+852 3758 2685
fergus.herries@secnewgate.hk

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Balance Point Capital Announces its Investment in Vital Nutrients Holdings, Inc. d/b/a Blueroot Health

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Balance Point Capital
Westport, CT, May 24, 2022 – Balance Point Capital Advisors, LLC (“Balance Point”), in conjunction with its affiliated funds, Balance Point Capital Partners IV, L.P, and Balance Point Capital Partners V, L.P., is pleased to announce its investment in Vital Nutrients Holdings, Inc. d/b/a Blueroot Health (the “Company”), a portfolio company of North Castle Partners.  Continuing with its position as a leading provider of flexible capital to the lower middle market, Balance Point provided financing to support the Company’s recapitalization and its purchase of Fairhaven Health.
Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Middletown, CT, Blueroot Health is a consumer health company building brands that consists of a family of well-respected nutraceutical brands including Vital Nutrients, Bariatric Fusion, Hyperbiotics, and now Fairhaven Health.  Blueroot Health offers healthcare practitioners, their patients and consumers alike a suite of meticulously crafted, innovative products that combine the best of clinically-proven science and the cleanest ingredients, tested to exceed industry safety and quality standards.
“We are pleased to be able to support Blueroot Health, an established leader in the practitioner-focused VMS category, and to partner with North Castle Partners,” remarked Balance Point Partner Justin Kaplan. “We believe Blueroot’s diverse product portfolio of trusted brands and proven ability to innovate and expand distribution across practitioner and e-commerce platforms will continue to drive significant growth for the Company going forward.”
Jane Pemberton, Blueroot’s CEO, said “We are excited to be working with Balance Point on this transaction. Their understanding of our business and industry and capital flexibility will provide the support necessary to execute on our growth objectives.”
Roy Chin, North Castle Partners’ Principal, added “This is our second transaction with Balance Point and we are pleased to partner with Balance Point again to optimize Blueroot’s capital structure to support the Company for its next phase of growth. Balance Point’s flexibility and fast execution proved critical in this transaction.”
About Balance Point Capital
Balance Point Capital is an alternative investment manager focused on the lower middle market. With approximately $1.7 billion in assets under management as of April 2022, Balance Point invests debt and equity capital in select lower middle market companies across a variety of investment vehicles. Balance Point takes a long-term, partnership approach to investing and is committed to building lasting relationships with its partners, management teams and intermediaries.
Balance Point Capital Advisors, LLC is a registered investment advisor. Further information is available at www.balancepointcapital.com.

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3d investors invests in Jati & Kebon, an international player in outdoor furniture

3D Investors

Together with founder Johan Verbeke and the management team of Jati & Kebon, 3d investors will help build the growth of Jati & Kebon in the coming years. Johan Verbeke remains active in the company he has built and reinvests together with the management.

Jati & Kebon, based in Nazareth, has more than 25 years of experience in the design, production and sale of outdoor furniture. Its origins lie in the Verbeke family business through which the second generation, in 1995, started selling teak furniture. In order to meet the increasing demand and to be able to guarantee an optimal quality, in-house production facilities were set up in China and Indonesia. Meanwhile, Jati & Kebon has grown into a global player and established name in the outdoor furniture segment. It is one of the jewels of the Belgian ecosystem of outdoor furniture. Its customer base extends to more than 30 countries. The company has built up a strong position in the United States and Canada, among other countries, thanks to many years of partnerships with strong online and omnichannel retailers. Jati & Kebon employs 350 people in Belgium, China and Indonesia and achieves sales of around EUR 45 million.

Johan Verbeke, founder of the company: “The entry of 3d investors in our capital is a well-considered decision, which fits in with our ambition to further expand Jati & Kebon internationally. With 3d investors, we are bringing on board complementary “business builders” who will help develop the company’s strong growth potential from within the existing corporate culture. I am excited to work with the management team and 3d investors to continue building our beautiful company over the next few years.”

Yves De Backer, associate partner 3d investors: “We are strongly impressed how Jati & Kebon has grown into an international player in outdoor furniture by focusing on quality, flexibility and customer orientation. The entrepreneurship of Johan Verbeke and his management team play a key role in this and fits perfectly with the family and entrepreneurial values of 3d investors. This partnership fits seamlessly into our passion to help strong companies grow to the “next level” internationally.”

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Ahlström Capital acquires majority of Ahlstrom-Munksjö’s Decor business

Ahlström

Ahlström Capital’s wholly owned investment company Ahlstrom Capital B.V. has today signed an agreement to acquire 60% of Ahlstrom-Munksjö’s Decor business. The Decor business is transferred to a newly formed company that is to be named Munksjö. The acquisition is a perfect fit in Ahlström Capital’s Forest & Fiber focus area and offers good value creation opportunities.

Ahlström Capital has been a long-term owner of Munksjö since 2013 as the combination of Munksjö AB and Ahlstrom’s Label and Processing business was completed. Since 2017, Ahlstrom-Munksjö has developed the Decor business from an established European business to a leading international player, well positioned to serve its customers globally. A growth platform in South America was established through the acquisition of Caieiras’s specialty paper mill in Brazil and the fastest growing decor paper market, China, was entered through the acquisition of decor paper manufacturer Minglian New Materials Technology in Xingtai.
“Ahlstrom-Munksjö’s Decor business is a leading global business with a broad product portfolio and a market-leading brand, Munksjö. This business is already the leader in higher value market segments and has strengthened the competitiveness in standard decor papers with a footprint in China following the acquisition of Minglian New Materials Technology. For Ahlström Capital the Decor business is a key investment in our Forest & Fiber focus area”, comments Lasse Heinonen, President and CEO of Ahlström Capital.

The Decor business has operated under the Munksjö brand for more than 25 years and the brand is recognized for outstanding quality and service across the decor industry. Ahlstrom Capital B.V. will be the majority owner in the new Munksjö company with a 60% ownership, Ahlstrom-Munksjö is remaining as a minority owner together with Nidoco AB. As a standalone company the Decor business will accelerate its growth, strengthen its competitiveness and global leadership in innovation.
The closing of the transaction is subject to the approval of the competition authorities.

For further information, please contact:
Lasse Heinonen, President and CEO Ahlström Capital, tel. +358 10 888 4113
Camilla Sågbom, Director, Corporate Communications and Responsibility, +358 10 888 4182

About Decor business area
Products: Decor papers are primarily used in laminated wood-panel based furniture, flooring and other interior and exterior building material applications.
Key markets: Europe, North and South America, China and selected export markets
Production: Germany (Unterkochen and Dettingen), Spain (Tolosa), France (Arches), Brazil (Caieiras) and China (Xingtai)
Net sales: Approx. EUR 500 million
Employees: 1,200 people

About minority owners
Ahlstrom-Munksjö is a global leader in fiber-based materials, supplying innovative and sustainable solutions to its customers. Ahlstrom-Munksjö’s mission is to expand the role of fiber-based solutions for sustainable everyday life. Annual net sales of the company is about EUR 3.1 billion and it employs some 8,000 people.
Nidoco AB is a Swedish investment company whose strategy is to create long-term value through active ownership of public and private companies. Nidoco is currently a leading shareholder of three listed companies with head offices in the Nordic region, and has direct and indirect investments in more than 300 unlisted companies globally. Nidoco is an independent part of the Virala Group.

Ahlström Capital is one of Finland’s largest investment companies with a long history of 170 years. We are a family-owned investment company that creates value for our owners by investing in industrial companies, real estate and forest. In 2021, the annual net sales of our portfolio companies was approximately EUR 4.4 billion and they employed almost 13,500 people in 33 countries. Our current portfolio includes significant holdings in the listed companies Detection Technology Plc, Glaston Corporation, and Suominen Corporation. In addition, the portfolio includes Ahlström Invest B.V. (including a significant ownership in Ahlstrom-Munksjö), Enics AG, M&J Recycling A/S as well as an investment in the AC Cleantech Fund. Our portfolio also includes major real estate and forest holdings.

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European Imaging Group closed acquisition of majority stake in CYFROWE.PL

Aurelius Capital

Munich, May 10, 2022 – The European Imaging Group (“EIG”), a subsidiary of AURELIUS Equity Opportunities SE & Co. KGaA (ISIN: DE000A0JK2A8), closed the acquisition of a majority stake in Cyfrowe.pl (“Cyfrowe”). The company is the leading Polish omni-channel speciality retail operator of high-end photo and video equipment for professionals and enthusiasts. This transaction reinforces EIG’s position as the leading pan-European photo and video specialist multi-channel retailer and offers a base for further expansion into Central and Eastern European markets.

Cyfrowe is headquartered in Gdansk and maintains close partnerships with the major blue-chip brands in the industry. It runs five successful retail destination stores across Poland and a renowned e-commerce platform. The offering is based on both new as well as used equipment and is complemented by a comprehensive range of services, such as customer training and workshops. Cyfrowe has built high levels of brand awareness and is managed by a strong team led by founder and CEO Jaroslaw Banacki, who will remain a significant minority shareholder. Banacki will continue to run the company and will be responsible for Cyfrowe’s future development.

Richard Glatzel, Group CEO of the European Imaging Group, states: “We are ambitious to strengthen our position as the pan-European market leader in our field. Adding Cyfrowe represents our step into the Eastern European Market, further increasing EIG´s reach throughout the continent and leveraging synergies.”

Jaroslaw Banacki, Founder and CEO of Cyfrowe, comments: “Today, Cyfrowe is the leading omni-channel photo and video retailer in Poland. With the completion of our partnership with EIG, we are excited to see the opportunities this will bring and to continue on our successful growth path.” With the founder staying on bord, EIG will have access to the longstanding Cyfrowe industry know-how and expertise, that can be combined with EIG’s wealth of knowledge to capture future growth opportunities.

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Altor enters an equal partnership with the founders of Audiowell

Altor

Altor Fund V (“Altor”) has signed an agreement to enter a partnership with the founders of Audiowell, the Swedish founded international music group. The founders will remain owners and continue in their operational roles.

Andreas Romdhane and Josef Svedlund, launched the Audiowell Group with a mission to increase the quality of lifestyle music by dedicating time, resources and partnering up with talented creators. They have the ambition to enable musicians, songwriters, and creators to live off their music in today’s music industry.

Both founders have worked for more than 20 years as music producers and songwriters, scoring several UK #1 singles, and working with diverse artists such as Westlife, Kelly Clarkson, Diana Ross and Il Divo to name a few. In 2013, they decided to work more closely with artists and creators, identifying talent on YouTube and supporting them by increasing production quality and broadening their reach, publishing music across multiple platforms. Their first signing to the label was Sofia Karlberg. Her rendition of Crazy in Love became viral on YouTube. Today she has over 2 million followers and over 600 million streams across multiple platforms.

Audiowell is located in a music studio complex in the heart of Stockholm, from where it supports over 100 music creators spanning from the US to Hong Kong and South America and focusing on a broad range of genres such as Jazz, Relaxation, Acoustic, Dance, Rock, Classical. In 2021, the company generated in excess of 150M SEK in revenues and have generated billions of streams across 50+ streaming platforms.

Audiowell and Altor have partnered up together with leading producer and co-investor Martin Sandberg (a.k.a. Max Martin), who will provide strategic advice to the company and founders.

”There is so much creativity that needs an outlet. To come to the studio every day and work with our fantastic team of creators is pure joy.” says Andreas Romdhane. “Now we want to step up the pace, and that is where Altor and Max Martin come in. They can help support us in scaling our team so that we can focus on supporting our creators and releasing quality music.” continues Josef Svedlund.

“Audiowell has a tremendous track record, and we were immediately struck by the sheer talent of Josef and Andreas and their creator network. We are very proud to have partnered up together with them and producer Max Martin and look forward to being a strategic partner in their future growth ambitions.” says Andreas Källström Säfweräng, Partner at Altor.

For more information, please contact:
Tor Krusell, Head of Communications at Altor, tor.krusell@altor.com, +46 705 43 87 47

About Altor
Since inception, the family of Altor funds has raised some EUR 8.3 billion in total commitments. The funds have invested in excess of EUR 5 billion in more than 85 companies. The investments have been made in medium sized predominantly Nordic companies with the aim to create value through growth initiatives and operational improvements. Among current and past investments are Iyuno-SDI, Meltwater, RevolutionRace, Raw Fury and Totême. For more information visit www.altor.com.

 

 

Author: Katarina Karlsson
Date: 2022.05.25
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Nooteboom Textiles partners with Bencis to accelerate its international growth

Bencis

Amsterdam, 20 May 2022

Bencis acquired a majority interest in Nooteboom Textiles from prior owner Egeria. Nooteboom, founded in 1852, is the leading European textile wholesaler specialised in women and children’s fabrics for home sewing and small tailors as well as home-decoration. Headquartered in Tilburg, the Netherlands, Nooteboom operates with approximately 100 employees and reaches more than 5,000 B2B customers in over 50 countries.

Under Egeria ownership, Nooteboom transitioned from a historically family-led company to a company with an independent management team. Through its recently enhanced e-commerce platform and increased operational efficiencies Nooteboom is ideally positioned to become the European wide go-to supplier for finished textile fabrics. Bencis will support the company in further building this leading position by focussing on international expansion through Nooteboom’s tailored commercial approach and by establishing strategic partnerships across the European fabrics market.

Michiel Dreesmann and Joost Tabbers, CEO and CFO of Nooteboom are excited about the new partnership with Bencis and are looking forward to further build on the company’s growth story together. Michiel Dreesmann: “With Bencis, we found the ideal partner for our next phase of growth. Their experience with international expansion, B2B e-commerce platforms and their people-centred approach are a perfect fit for Nooteboom.”

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Egeria sells Nooteboom Textiles to Bencis Capital Partners

Egeria

Amsterdam, 20 May 2022 – Egeria and Bencis Capital Partners (“Bencis”) have completed the sale of Nooteboom Textiles, the leading European wholesaler in finished textile fabrics.

 

Over the last four years, Nooteboom transitioned from an owner-led company to a company with an independent management team. We are proud to have supported the company in developing an e -commerce platform, improving its operational efficiency, enhancing its commercial approach and creating a solid ESG product portfolio. Nooteboom further strengthened its leading position as a wholesaler in finished textile fabrics, improving its margins and realizing growth across Europe.

Backed by its strong track record, we believe that the company is ready to continue to realize further growth with its new shareholder. We wish the company and her employees all the best for this next phase.

About Nooteboom Textiles

Founded in 1852, Nooteboom is the leading European textile wholesaler specialised in women and children fabrics for home sewing and small tailors as well as home-decoration. Headquartered in Tilburg, the Netherlands, Nooteboom operates its warehousing activities with approx. 100 employees reaching over 5,000 B2B customers in over 50 countries.

About Egeria

Established in 1997, Egeria is an independent Dutch investment company focused on mid-sized companies in the Netherlands and DACH region. Egeria invests in healthy businesses with an enterprise value of between EUR 50 million and EUR 350 million, and believes in building businesses jointly with entrepreneurial management teams (Boldly Building Together). Egeria Private Equity Funds has interests in 12 companies in the Netherlands and Germany, while Egeria Evergreen has investments in 7 companies. Egeria’s portfolio companies generate combined revenues of more than EUR 2 billion and employ circa 12,000 people.

About Bencis

Bencis is an independent investment company that supports business owners and management teams in achieving their growth ambitions. Working out of offices in Amsterdam and Brussels, and more recently in Düsseldorf, Bencis has been investing in strong and successful businesses in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany since 1999.

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Anders Invest signs 100% participation Royal Leerdam – Crisal

Anders Invest

Anders Invest has signed an agreement to purchase a 100% participation in Royal Leerdam and its affiliated company Crisal – Cristalaria Automática S.A.  The companies manufacture table glass for the European market from the Netherlands and Portugal( under the Royal Leerdam and Crisal Glass brands, has a turnover of approximately € 120 million and employs more than 600 employees in the Netherlands and Portugal.

 

Glass has been produced in Leerdam since 1765. With the arrival of the glass factory in 1878, Royal Leerdam was founded.  With the Crisal factory in Portugal, founded in 1944, Royal Leerdam has grown into a strong player in the European market of table glass.  The company operates from the production site in Leerdam in the Netherlands and Marinha Grande in Portugal.  In addition, the distribution center is located in Gorinchem. Royal Leerdam and Crisal serve customers in retail, wholesale and hospitality throughout Europe, Australia, India, New Zealand and the Middle East.

 

Anders Invest has acquired its interest from Libbey Glass LLC.  Libbey has decided to divest its European activities in order to strategically prioritize and expand its business within its core markets, especially the Americas. The closing of this transaction is anticipated to occur at the end of this month. Following the close of the transaction, Libbey and Anders Invest will maintain an ongoing commercial relationship, including uninterrupted access to products and other support.

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