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              <strong>Paris, June 13 – Six months after a change of ownership, Size Factory, the French leader in men's plus sizes clothes, announces the acquisition of Capel, the historic premium player in the sector. Supported by LBO France, Size Factory is accelerating its development strategy in a fast-growing market. The new Capel-Size Factory group brings together the complementary expertise of the two leading brands in men's plus sizes in France, both strongly committed to inclusive and responsible ready-to-wear. Its ambition is to become the benchmark player in Europe.</strong><strong> </strong>\r\n
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              In the fashion sector, tall and overweight men are often forgotten, finding it very difficult to find products in their size in traditional ready-to-wear chains or brands. As a result, they tend to turn more to specialist players. Size Factory and Capel are the two main brands and stores in France exclusively dedicated to men who are not of the standard sizes: they dress tall and overweight men with sizes and cuts adapted to all morphologies: from 2XL to 10XL, and up to 2.20m. Inclusive by nature, they enable people who are often excluded from the clothing market to finally dress well.\r\n
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              <strong>Capel, the premium brand and pioneer in plus-size fashion</strong>\r\n
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              Founded in 1958, Capel is the pioneering brand in men's plus-size fashion in France. It offers tall and overweight men up to size 78 a complete, top-of-the-range and contemporary men's wardrobe, perfectly adapted to different morphologies thanks to its unique expertise in sizes and cuts. More than 55 different sizes are available for each model, offering the perfect combination of heights and widths to suit every exceptional stature.\r\n
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              Over the years, the brand's reputation has been built on strong values: product quality with exceptional fabrics and materials, cuts designed to guarantee absolute comfort and elegance in all circumstances, and seamless service in its shops.\r\n
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              Capel is committed to responsible fashion movement: the company develops products recognised for their quality and durability. It strives to locate its production in France and Europe to offer products that are more responsible and respectful of the environment: "Capel, fashion made in not far away".\r\n
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              <strong>Creation of the Capel-Size Factory group</strong>\r\n
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              With the acquisition of Capel, Size Factory achieves the initial development objectives formulated with LBO France, and creates the Capel-Size Factory group. This acquisition, entirely financed by Zencap, is a continuation of the impact financing put in place at the time of the LBO in December 2022. The achievement of ESG targets, determined in close collaboration with management and LBO France, will enable the group to accelerate its CSR strategy, with a consequent margin adjustment. The new group's ambition is to become the leading men's plus-size group in Europe, resolutely committed to inclusive and responsible fashion.\r\n
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              Capel-Size Factory now operates two brands with complementary positioning: Capel, the sector's premium brand, distributed in its three shops located on the finest shopping streets in Paris, Lyon and Strasbourg; and Size Factory, the multi-brand chain dedicated to men's plus sizes, present in 30 shops on the cities’ outskirts. The new group now brings together the best men's plus-size offering in France and the most expert teams in the market. Capel-Size Factory will thus have the resources to pursue a broader objective of international expansion, alongside LBO France, a multi-specialist investment platform.\r\n
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              Jean-Marie Leroy, Partner in charge of LBO France Small Caps activity:<em> "Six months after acquiring a stake in Size Factory, we have already reached a new step in our strategic development. We are particularly pleased to be supporting Capel-Size Factory on this new growth path and to be playing our part in reinventing the ready-to-wear sector, in favour of a more responsible and inclusive fashion."</em>\r\n
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              Ambroise Fondeur, CEO of Capel-Size Factory: <em>"The acquisition of Capel should enable us to create the reference group for men's plus sizes in France and Europe. It's an ideal marriage between Capel, the historic player that has developed a strong brand, and Size Factory, the leading specialist player in the sector. By combining the unique expertise of the two teams, we will be strengthening our group and our ability to provide even better clothing for tall and overweight men in France, and globally in the future.”</em>\r\n
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              <strong><u>About Size Factory</u></strong>\r\n
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              Size Factory is France's leading brand for men's plus sizes. With its e-commerce site and its network of 30 shops, the company exclusively distributes a wide range of major brands and own brands. Its digital and omnichannel strategy has enabled it to achieve steady growth in its business and very high levels of customer satisfaction. The company places CSR at the heart of its model and has already developed a second-hand clothing business. Founded in 2011 and now headed by Ambroise Fondeur, the company employs 100 people and has achieved a turnover of more than €20m during the 2021/2022 fiscal year.\r\n
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              <strong><u>About Capel</u></strong>\r\n
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              Capel is the pioneering premium brand for men's plus sizes clothes in France. Founded in 1958, Capel is recognised as the top-of-the-range brand for plus-size fashion. With its unique expertise, it offers its customers, whether tall or overweight a complete wardrobe with the most beautiful cuts, the most beautiful fabrics, the greatest comfort and an unrivalled quality of service in its shops. Capel: Elegance. Without limits.\r\n
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              Capel had a turnover of €5m in 2022 and employs 20 people.\r\n
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              <strong><u>About LBO France</u></strong>\r\n
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              A pioneer in private equity in France, LBO France is today a leading multi-specialist and multi-country investment platform. Active in Private Equity, Real Estate, Venture and Listed Investment, the Company has been expanding for several years its activities in Europe, especially in Italy via its subsidiary Polis Fondi SGR, as well as on the African continent via its subsidiary CGF bourse. Wholly owned by its managers, LBO France is one of the founding members of the International Climate Initiative and one of the first signatories of the France Invest charter for parity.\r\n
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              <strong>Find out more: </strong><a href="http://www.lbofrance.com"><strong>www.lbofrance.com</strong></a>\r\n
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              <strong><em><u> </u></em></strong>\r\n
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              <strong><em><u>Media contacts</u></em></strong>\r\n
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              <em>Antoine Denry: +33 (0)6 18 07 83 27 / </em><a href="mailto:antoine.denry@taddeo.fr"><em>antoine.denry@taddeo.fr</em></a>\r\n
              \r\n
              <em>Julia Paget: +33 (0)6 38 55 68 78 / </em><a href="mailto:julia.paget@taddeo.fr"><em>julia.paget@taddeo.fr</em></a>
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              Paris, [May 23rd] 2023 – LBO France, a multi-specialist investment platform, announces the signature of a 9-year firm lease with CDC Informatique on the entire NETWORK 2 office building in Bagneux via its White Stone VII fund, the second phase of an office development program initiated by LBO France in 2018 with the acquisition of the neighbouring Network 1 building.\r\n
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              Located at the entrance to the city of Bagneux, in the immediate vicinity of metro line 4 and RER B stations "Laplace" and "Arcueil Cachan", the NETWORK 2 building offers 16,000 sq.m of office space organised around 2 interior gardens, multiple spaces dedicated to services on the ground floor and an attic space with a roof-top of over 300 sq.m.\r\n
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              At the forefront of this eco-district, which is about to complete its full redevelopment, NETWORK 2 offers CDC Group's IT services teams a new location with a strong architectural identity and exceptional visibility, where they will move into in S1 2024.\r\n
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              Owned since the end of 2020 by LBO France (via its White Stone VII fund) and CDC Investissement Immobilier (on behalf of the Caisse des Dépôts) from the developers Codic and Nexity, this new complex, which is committed to an ecological and responsible approach, benefits from HQE ("Excellent" level) and BREEAM ("Excellent" level) certifications and environmental labels to offer an energy performance in line with RT 2012 - 30%, while also benefiting from a WiredScore "Platinum" level certification.\r\n
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              In line with the ESG commitments of LBO France and CDC Investissement Immobilier, these certifications will be supplemented, in collaboration with the future user, by several initiatives in terms of accessibility for people with reduce mobility, equipment for electric vehicles, additional services and catering areas.\r\n
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              Julien Rouillon, Managing Director, LBO France: "We are very pleased to welcome the CDC Informatique teams to NETWORK 2, of which the construction works have just been completed. This lease confirms our belief in the attractiveness of the Bagneux sector, which is currently undergoing a major renewal. It also rewards the particular attention paid by our teams and those of our partners to\r\n
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              the ESG issues that make up tomorrow's real estate and to the need to reinvent office spaces into sustainable and attractive places for users seeking quality and flexibility”.\r\n
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              Philippe Jeanneau, Executive Chairman of CDC Informatique, said: "This new location represents a true opportunity for CDC Informatique to embody our values and thus reflect our technological expertise and our commitment to the CDC Group.”\r\n
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              Within the framework of this sale, LBO France (Julien ROUILLON) was advised by ALLEN &amp; OVERY (Jean-Dominique CASALTA and Corentin DOLIVET) and ROM (Hervé ROUX), technical advisor and AMO of the operation.\r\n
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              About LBO France\r\n
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              A pioneer in private equity in France, LBO France is today a leading multi-specialist investment platform with €5.4 billion under management including participating interests in Twenty-First Capital in France and Polis Fondi SGR in Italy. Its investment strategy is based on five distinct segments managed by dedicated teams: Mid and Small Cap LBO, Digital Health Venture, Real Estate and Proptech, Infrastructure Debt, and Listed Investment. For several years, the Company has expanded its activities in Europe, particularly in Italy with teams in Milan and Rome, as well as on the African continent. Wholly owned by its managers, LBO France is one of the founding members of the International Climate Initiative and one of the first signatories of the France Invest charter for parity.\r\n
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              Find out more: www.lbofrance.com Press\r\n
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              Agence Taddeo\r\n
              Antoine Denry : +33 (0)6 18 07 83 27 / antoine.denry@taddeo.fr Julia Paget : +33 (0)6 38 55 68 78 / julia.paget@taddeo.fr\r\n
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              About CDC Investissement Immobilier\r\n
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              CDC Investissement Immobilier is the real estate investment management subsidiary of Caisse des Dépôts. It manages a portfolio of more than € 10 billion of assets on behalf of the Institution, mainly comprising offices, PRS residential, retail, hotels and logistic platforms.\r\n
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              Active on the French and main European markets, CDC Investissement Immobilier invests mainly in value-creating transactions.\r\n
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              The majority of the portfolio managed by CDC Investissement Immobilier consists of assets wholly owned by Caisse des Dépôts or in club deals.\r\n
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              Malek Prat – service.presse@caissedesdepots.fr – +33 6 71 43 46 38 About CDC Informatique\r\n
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              Informatique CDC, subsidiary of Group Caisse des Dépôts is a key player in IT services and digital trust\r\n
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              Press\r\n
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              Malek Prat – service.presse@caissedesdepots.fr – +33 6 71 43 46 38\r\n
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              <strong>Paris, January 26 – hemea, an architecture and renovation studio, has received the support of two trusted investors to accelerate its development and support its ambitions in the renovation market. LBO France and Daphni are investing €10 million in the company, which has experienced notable growth since its creation in 2015. The two investors are banking on the renovation market, a sector driven by new energy regulations and the desire of individuals to improve their homes.</strong>\r\n
              \r\n
              <strong> </strong>\r\n
              \r\n
              <strong> </strong><strong>The added value of the hemea concept, the human digital</strong>\r\n
              \r\n
              hemea offers support to private individuals from the design to the completion of architectural, renovation, elevation or extension projects. The company's strength is that it has rethought the often stressful "refurbishment works" experience by combining digital technology with direct support on the building site. The client is thus accompanied from A to Z by architects, project managers and support experts who facilitate and secure the completion of the work.\r\n
              \r\n
              With 90 employees so far, the company has already completed more than 3,000 projects.\r\n
              \r\n
              <strong> </strong>\r\n
              \r\n
              <strong>Objective: to become the reference for renovation in France by 2025</strong>\r\n
              \r\n
              With 9 agencies in France, hemea intends to continue its development and cover the entire French territory by 2025. It is based on a solid business model, which enables the company to be profitable in Paris and Lyon, the first two cities in which it has established.\r\n
              \r\n
              Thanks to a tailor-made offer, adapted to the specificities of the local market, the Company generates remarkable results in a competitive market.\r\n
              \r\n
              Its ambition, based on a strong social and environmental project, has enabled it to raise €10 million from LBO France and Daphni. These two investors share a common approach: support companies that are committed, meaningful and focused on environmental issues.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              <strong>A growing renovation market driven by energy efficiency</strong>\r\n
              \r\n
              The fundraising will enable hemea to develop a specific offer in favour of energy renovation because renovation is taking over from new construction!\r\n
              \r\n
              This is one of the main trends of the Opinionway<a href="#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1">[1]</a> study carried out in 2021 for hemea and Artemis Courtage, which reveals that 3 out of 5 French people are planning to buy a main home requiring work and are therefore prioritising renovation over construction.\r\n
              \r\n
              hemea is committed to supporting private individuals in their renovation projects while providing them with sound advice on the importance of energy renovation. Supported and surrounded by trusted partners and contractors with the hemea label, the company offers a certified service to meet the growing expectations in this area. A structurally buoyant market, renovation will also be strongly supported in the coming months and years by the new legislation introduced at the beginning of the year, which prohibits the rental of energy sieves.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              <em>Yann Depoys, managing director of hemea et Matthieu Burin, president and founder of hemea </em>“<em>As CEO and founder of hemea, I am very proud of this milestone with renowned investors and I am convinced that this fundraising will allow us to continue to grow and innovate in order to offer even more value to our customers and to our entire ecosystem</em>” said Matthieu Burin, president and founder of hemea.\r\n
              \r\n
              Stéphanie Casciola, CEO of LBO France and Head of Real Estate and Proptech said: <em>“With hemea, we are completing the fourth investment of Newstone, our impact fund dedicated to Proptech. The demand for property renovation, and more specifically the demand for energy-efficient renovation of these properties, is huge. LBO France is mobilising all of its knowledge and experience in this field to accelerate the development of hemea, a fast-growing company that enables people to project themselves into a greener habitat.”</em>\r\n
              \r\n
              Laura Panquet, Director of Proptech Investment, adds: “<em>The challenges of renovation are massive and individuals are often helpless when faced with the complexity of a project. We chose to support hemea in its growth because the startup has found the solution to provide its customers with a very high level of services: develop the loyalty of quality contractors by providing them with digital tools that simplify their day-to-day work.”</em>\r\n
              \r\n
              “<em>hemea is a player that has emerged as a trusted third party in the world of renovation work, providing the necessary guarantee of quality to satisfy the platform's customers. We are very pleased to continue to participate in financing growth, particularly in the energy renovation segment, which is one of the main levers identified to slowdown climate change</em>”, emphasise Pierre-Yves Meerschman and Stanislas Lot of daphni.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              <strong><u>About LBO France </u></strong>\r\n
              \r\n
              A pioneer in private equity in France, LBO France is today a leading multi-specialist investment platform with €5.4 billion under management including participating interests in Twenty-First Capital in France and Polis Fondi SGR in Italy. Its investment strategy is based on five distinct segments managed by dedicated teams: Mid and Small Cap LBO, Digital Health Venture, Real Estate and Proptech, Infrastructure Debt, and Listed Investment. For several years, the Company has expanded its activities in Europe, particularly in Italy with teams in Milan and Rome, as well as on the African continent. Wholly owned by its managers, LBO France is one of the founding members of the International Climate Initiative and one of the first signatories of the France Invest charter for parity. <strong>Find out more: </strong><a href="http://www.lbofrance.com"><strong>www.lbofrance.com</strong></a>\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              <a href="#_ftnref1" name="_ftn1">[1]</a> <em>Étude Opinionway hemea et Artemis Courtage “</em><em>Travaux immobiliers : quelles tendances chez les Français?” : </em><a href="https://www.hemea.com/fr/qui-sommes-nous/presse/etude-opinionway-hemea-travaux"><em>https://www.hemea.com/fr/qui-sommes-nous/presse/etude-opinionway-hemea-travaux</em></a>
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              <h2 style="text-align: center;">LBO France invests as a majority shareholder in Size Factory, the French leader in men's plus sizes clothes</h2>\r\n
              <strong>Paris, December 13 – LBO France announces the acquisition of a majority stake in Size Factory, a company specialising in men's plus size fashion, alongside the management team and co-founders. This transaction is the sixth investment of its Small Caps Opportunities II fund, dedicated to the development of French and Italian SMEs. The themes of inclusiveness and circular economy, which are part of the company's DNA, reflect LBO France's ESG and climate commitment. With this transaction, Size Factory intends to expand its retail network in France and in Europe and to strengthen its online presence.</strong>\r\n
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              Since 2011, Size Factory has specialised in men's plus size fashion, first by offering high-end clothing online, then by extending its network of physical shops. Size Factory distinguishes itself from other players thanks to its premium positioning and its wide range of products, made up of both well-known brands and its own brands. The brand is now the leading dedicated e-commerce site and the leading specialist network with 28 points of sale in France, while showing strong profitability.\r\n
              Size Factory offers a range of clothing from 2XL to 8XL for overweight and tall men, thus meeting a demand that is poorly addressed by traditional players, particularly in the off-line segment. Tall and overweight men find at Size Factory the adapted offer of quality clothing and the personalized advice they need: Size Factory contributes to the well-being and self-affirmation of its customers.\r\n
              This market segment is currently worth more than 1 billion euros in France, including approximately €600 million in the mid and premium segments that the company is targeting.\r\n
              \r\n
              <strong>Strengthening its leadership position in France and duplicate the model at the European level</strong>\r\n
              \r\n
              With this capital reorganisation, Size Factory aims at expanding its retail network in France and in Europe and thus develop its presence in the overweight and tall man market.\r\n
              At the same time, Size Factory intends to capitalise on its very high quality of service by reinforcing its omnichannel distribution strategy, which enriches the customer’s experience and increases the number of purchasing possibilities.\r\n
              \r\n
              <strong>Affirm and amplify its commitment to a circular economy</strong>\r\n
              \r\n
              This operation should also enable Size Factory to extend its commitment to a circular economy, with the development of a second-hand clothing sales activity. Launched a few months ago, the Troc Your Size application allows exchanges between individuals based on a Vinted-like model, and is intended to become the reference application in the large size segment.\r\n
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              <strong>Jean-Marie Leroy, Partner in charge of LBO France Small Caps activity, said: "</strong><em>We are particularly pleased to lead this transaction. Size Factory is a unique player in France, in a market where supply is scarce, and demand is increasingly strong. Indeed, Size Factory contributes significantly to the well-being and self-affirmation of its customers. Size Factory is also committed to responsible and sustainable fashion and is fully in line with LBO France's strategic positioning on ESG and climate challenges.</em><strong>"</strong>\r\n
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              <strong>Ambroise Fondeur, CEO of Size Factory since the beginning of 2022 and a personal investor in this fundraising, said: "</strong><em>We are delighted to open this new chapter in our development alongside a recognised player like LBO France. This partnership opens up exciting new prospects for Size Factory, amongst the consolidation of its presence on the French market and the development of its model in other European countries.</em><strong>"</strong>\r\n
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              &nbsp;\r\n
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              <h2 style="text-align: center;">LBO France strengthens its digital health team and consolidates its European ambitions with the recruitment of Matthes Seeling as Investment Director based in Berlin</h2>\r\n
              <strong>Paris, October 7, 2022 - As a multi-specialist investment platform, LBO France has developed a Venture - Digital Health activity since 2016 through its SISA and Digital Health 2 funds. The arrival of Matthes Seeling, a medical doctor and Medtech specialist, who will be based in Berlin, will enable the Digital Health team to continue its development in Europe and, in particular, to take advantage of investment opportunities in digital health offered by the DACH region by having a local presence.</strong>\r\n
              \r\n
              As part of its platform strategy, LBO France is developing in-depth expertise in market segments identified as promising. In digital health, LBO France supports companies in the late stage of development whose ambition is to contribute to improving healthcare systems by becoming world leaders in their sector.\r\n
              \r\n
              LBO France's Venture – Digital Health investment team has both sector and business expertise, being composed of doctors and tech specialists. A pioneer in this segment, it was one of the first in Europe to set up a specialized fund and has a track record of 20 investments in France and in the UK.\r\n
              \r\n
              The arrival of Matthes Seeling, a physician and Medtech specialist, will enable the Venture – Digital Health team to directly address companies in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland), one of the most dynamic in Europe with approximately €2 billion in cumulative investments between 2010 and 2020 and about the same amount since 2020. By being based in Berlin, Matthes Seeling will be at the heart of one of Europe's most promising ecosystems in the medical field. With 40,000 new companies founded every year, Berlin has become one of the most attractive cities in Europe for start-ups, especially in the field of life sciences and digital health.\r\n
              \r\n
              Matthes Seeling holds a medical degree from the Freie Universität Berlin, a doctorate in medicine from the Charité Berlin and a master's degree in Health Systems Management from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. He began his career within the German hospital group Vivantes as a physician in various Berlin sites.\r\n
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              He then joined Berlin's Charité University Hospital first as a specialist physician, before taking over the commercial management of the hospital's Center for Anesthesiology, Intensive Care Medicine and Operating Room Management. Since 2018, he held the position of Director Integrated Healthcare Solutions for Germany at Medtronic, a global American medical technology company. From 2009 to 2011, Matthes Seeling was a consultant and then Deputy Director at the German Hospital Federation.\r\n
              \r\n
              "<em>I am very pleased that Matthes Seeling is joining us. We are convinced that the DACH market has great potential in digital health, which we will be able to seize. Thanks to Matthes, we now have an office in Berlin. His</em>\r\n
              <em>international background and vision of tomorrow's healthcare will also be invaluable in our European ambition to support the dynamics of our Venture - Digital Health activities</em>" <strong>says Valéry Huot, Partner, Head of Venture - </strong><strong>Digital Health.</strong>
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              <strong>Press release</strong>\r\n
              <h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>French construction tech startup Teamoty raises €3 million in Serie A led by </strong><strong>LBO France to expand in France and Europe</strong></h2>\r\n
              Paris, 27 September 2022 –<strong> Teamoty, a pioneer in the digitalisation of the supply chain for construction projects, has raised €3 million to accelerate the marketing of its software suite on the French and European markets. LBO France, a multi-specialist investment platform, is leading the round through NewStone, its impact fund dedicated to Proptech, together with Rise PropTech Fund and BTP Capital Investissement.</strong>\r\n
              \r\n
              <strong>A new player in the sector for greater efficiency and positive impact on construction sites</strong>\r\n
              \r\n
              Founded in 2018, Teamoty has developed a software suite capable of digitising site logistics and thus enabling construction professionals to better control costs and deadline management, to improve project productivity, and to reduce the environmental footprint of sites that are very high CO2 and waste emitters. Teamoty's solutions meet an environmental challenge and have a particularly positive impact by limiting the number of deliveries, drastically reducing waste and promoting better recycling by optimising sorting management.\r\n
              \r\n
              In the construction sector, nearly 80% of projects are delivered late or end up over budget due to management tools that are not adapted to the complexity of the sites. To overcome this problem, Teamoty was one of the first in France to use Lean Construction techniques, which optimise the management of construction sites using collaborative management tools. This approach has already convinced more than 100 construction companies, including major players such as Bouygues and Spie Batignolles in France and BPC Group in Belgium. Already translated into 5 languages and tested in more than 11 countries by more than 5,000 users, the software suite is now\r\n
              ready for international deployment.\r\n
              \r\n
              <strong>A digital offer to support the global transformation of the construction sector and to improve the attractiveness of the profession to young people</strong>\r\n
              \r\n
              A software suite 100% dedicated to the planning and logistics of construction sites, Teamoty is not a simple digitalization solution, it also helps companies in the sector to transform themselves in a more global and sustainable way. Its solutions, which include two modules published in Saas mode, cover both upstream planning and real-time monitoring of the site, as well as logistics via supply management. They enable each of the trades to be coordinated in real time, to change the way they work together and ultimately to improve the performance of the sites. The aim is to create value and save resources: build faster, better and at lower cost. With this new tool, a real transformation of the sector is underway.\r\n
              \r\n
              Furthermore, solutions such as those offered by Teamoty actively contribute to improving the image and attractiveness of a sector that is still poorly digitalised and still suffers from a lack of manpower and recruitment difficulties, particularly among young people.\r\n
              \r\n
              <strong>Deployment and expansion strategy of the offer in Europe</strong>\r\n
              \r\n
              With this first round of financing, Teamoty's strategy is to continue to develop and support the transformation of the sector. The support of LBO France, Rise PropTech Fund and BTP Capital Investissement will enable the company to accelerate its commercial development in France and Europe and to continue to enhance its software suite. This strategy includes the rapid and significant recruitment of new skills.\r\n
              \r\n
              The market on which Teamoty is positioned is developing rapidly due to the awareness of the players in the ecosystem and the regulatory requirements. The objective is to anchor its offer to various clients in new countries and to allow the use of the software suite on all types of projects, in new construction as well as in rehabilitation, for housing as well as for offices, and in the context of public works or civil engineering.\r\n
              \r\n
              <strong>Fabien Font, Co-founder and CEO of Teamoty, says:</strong><em> "Over the past 3 years, we have proven that the way projects are planned and organised should and can change. With the help of our shareholders, we will be able to deploy our solutions more widely in Europe and accelerate their commercialisation. Our strategy is completely in line with the environmental challenges that are driving the construction industry to optimise resources on site while improving productivity and efficiency in the construction process.”</em>\r\n
              \r\n
              <strong>Stéphanie Casciola, Managing Director of LBO France and in charge of the real estate and proptech business, said:</strong><em> "With Teamoty, we are making our third investment in NewStone, our impact fund dedicated to Proptech. After ZePlug in the energy transition and Hosman in digital transactions, Teamoty addresses a key issue in the construction industry by enabling better resource tracking and supply chain optimisation. LBO France will mobilise all of its experience in impact and its broad knowledge of the real estate sector to accelerate the development of Teamoty, a promising investment that allows us to project ourselves into a sustainable future..”</em>\r\n
              \r\n
              <strong>Laura Panquet, Protech's Investment Director, said:</strong> "<em>We are particularly pleased to be leading this financing round and to support Teamoty in a new phase of growth. Through the development of its solution, Teamoty has the potential to bring about a real change in the way construction projects and site logistics are approached.</em>"
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              <strong>Press release</strong>\r\n
              <h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong> </strong><strong>Incepto, the French digital health specialist, is raising </strong><strong>€27 million to support its European development</strong></h2>\r\n
              Paris, September 19, 2022 -<strong> Founded in 2018, Incepto is a unique platform on the market that offers doctors and hospitals access to a portfolio of solutions based on artificial intelligence, designed to improve the quality of diagnoses, and save time for medical teams, without having to change equipment. In order to support its growth at a European scale, Incepto is raising €27 million today. The financing round is led by LBO France's Venture - Digital Health team, with the participation of Wille Finance and the historical investors AXA Venture Partners, the Patient Autonome fund of Bpifrance and Karista. This financing marks a new stage for Incepto, which is launching its offer in four new countries in Europe (Germany, Spain, Italy and Portugal).</strong>\r\n
              \r\n
              As part of Incepto’s development, four new subsidiaries are created in Germany, Spain, Italy and Portugal with the aim of anchoring its position as European leader in the sector. with the goal to treat one million European patients per month by 2024.\r\n
              \r\n
              <strong> </strong><strong>From a French start-up to a European scale-up</strong>\r\n
              \r\n
              Incepto is also announcing the signing of five new partnerships (IBlab, Milvue, PAIRE, Smartsoft and Thirona) to expand its portfolio of medical imaging applications for emergency care, oncology, orthopaedics, rheumatology and pneumology.\r\n
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              ▪      <strong>Creating, with doctors new </strong>applications that meet real needs but that do not exist yet: ARVA and KEROS are thus the first products co-developed by Incepto for the diagnostic assistance of aortic aneurysms in CT scanners and for MRI of the knee<strong>;</strong>\r\n
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              ▪     <strong>Supporting the transformation of organisations </strong>and working methods by rethinking patient care with medical teams to exploit the full potential of artificial intelligence technologies.
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              <h2><strong>SiVIEW, a specialist in AI-driven visual diagnostics, announces with LBO France </strong><strong>a capital increase of €5.5M</strong></h2>\r\n
              <strong>The funds will allow the acceleration of SiVIEW's growth and R&amp;D roadmap with the ambition of revolutionizing visual health care.</strong>\r\n
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              <strong>SiVIEW is a French start-up which has developed a unique artificial intelligence technology that enables reliable, accurate, and fast eye examinations to be performed. This can be delegated by the healthcare professional in order to focus on the patient and optimize the overall care plan. SiVIEW announces that it has raised €5.5M in a Series A round with LBO France's Digital Health 2 fund to accelerate its global expansion and R&amp;D roadmap.</strong>\r\n
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              Founded by vision specialists, SiVIEW addresses a global health issue: to obtain the correct prescription simply and quickly, regardless of the complexity of the visual profile.\r\n
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              Marketed after 6 years of R&amp;D, the SiviewExam® solution is compatible with almost all optical equipment on the market and offers quality results (measurements and reports) in less than 8 minutes. It supports the decision-making process, allowing the vision expert to save time and improve efficiency for better patient care. The solution is already used in many European countries and is experiencing a strong growth phase that will accelerate with access to the North American and Asian markets.\r\n
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              <strong>Paris/Milan, 12 September 2022</strong>\r\n
              <h2><strong>LBO France announces the acquisition of a majority stake in</strong> <strong>Zato, a leader in the design and manufacture of ferrous and non-ferrous metal recycling facilities</strong></h2>\r\n
              <strong>Paris/Milan, 12 September 2022</strong> - Gioconda, the Italian subsidiary of LBO France, announced today the acquisition of a majority stake, through the Small Caps Opportunities II fund, in Zato, an Italian company founded in Brescia and a major player in the energy transition for over twenty years. Zato's founders, Valerio Zanaglio and Alessandra Bresciani, who reinvested in this transaction, will continue to manage the Company. Banca Ifis S.p.A. enters as a co-investor and confirms its role in supporting highly innovative companies committed to the green economy.\r\n
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          <strong>Paris, June 13 – Six months after a change of ownership, Size Factory, the French leader in men's plus sizes clothes, announces the acquisition of Capel, the historic premium player in the sector. Supported by LBO France, Size Factory is accelerating its development strategy in a fast-growing market. The new Capel-Size Factory group brings together the complementary expertise of the two leading brands in men's plus sizes in France, both strongly committed to inclusive and responsible ready-to-wear. Its ambition is to become the benchmark player in Europe.</strong><strong> </strong>\r\n
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          In the fashion sector, tall and overweight men are often forgotten, finding it very difficult to find products in their size in traditional ready-to-wear chains or brands. As a result, they tend to turn more to specialist players. Size Factory and Capel are the two main brands and stores in France exclusively dedicated to men who are not of the standard sizes: they dress tall and overweight men with sizes and cuts adapted to all morphologies: from 2XL to 10XL, and up to 2.20m. Inclusive by nature, they enable people who are often excluded from the clothing market to finally dress well.\r\n
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          <strong>Capel, the premium brand and pioneer in plus-size fashion</strong>\r\n
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          Founded in 1958, Capel is the pioneering brand in men's plus-size fashion in France. It offers tall and overweight men up to size 78 a complete, top-of-the-range and contemporary men's wardrobe, perfectly adapted to different morphologies thanks to its unique expertise in sizes and cuts. More than 55 different sizes are available for each model, offering the perfect combination of heights and widths to suit every exceptional stature.\r\n
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          Over the years, the brand's reputation has been built on strong values: product quality with exceptional fabrics and materials, cuts designed to guarantee absolute comfort and elegance in all circumstances, and seamless service in its shops.\r\n
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          Capel is committed to responsible fashion movement: the company develops products recognised for their quality and durability. It strives to locate its production in France and Europe to offer products that are more responsible and respectful of the environment: "Capel, fashion made in not far away".\r\n
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          <strong>Creation of the Capel-Size Factory group</strong>\r\n
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          With the acquisition of Capel, Size Factory achieves the initial development objectives formulated with LBO France, and creates the Capel-Size Factory group. This acquisition, entirely financed by Zencap, is a continuation of the impact financing put in place at the time of the LBO in December 2022. The achievement of ESG targets, determined in close collaboration with management and LBO France, will enable the group to accelerate its CSR strategy, with a consequent margin adjustment. The new group's ambition is to become the leading men's plus-size group in Europe, resolutely committed to inclusive and responsible fashion.\r\n
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          Capel-Size Factory now operates two brands with complementary positioning: Capel, the sector's premium brand, distributed in its three shops located on the finest shopping streets in Paris, Lyon and Strasbourg; and Size Factory, the multi-brand chain dedicated to men's plus sizes, present in 30 shops on the cities’ outskirts. The new group now brings together the best men's plus-size offering in France and the most expert teams in the market. Capel-Size Factory will thus have the resources to pursue a broader objective of international expansion, alongside LBO France, a multi-specialist investment platform.\r\n
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          Jean-Marie Leroy, Partner in charge of LBO France Small Caps activity:<em> "Six months after acquiring a stake in Size Factory, we have already reached a new step in our strategic development. We are particularly pleased to be supporting Capel-Size Factory on this new growth path and to be playing our part in reinventing the ready-to-wear sector, in favour of a more responsible and inclusive fashion."</em>\r\n
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          Ambroise Fondeur, CEO of Capel-Size Factory: <em>"The acquisition of Capel should enable us to create the reference group for men's plus sizes in France and Europe. It's an ideal marriage between Capel, the historic player that has developed a strong brand, and Size Factory, the leading specialist player in the sector. By combining the unique expertise of the two teams, we will be strengthening our group and our ability to provide even better clothing for tall and overweight men in France, and globally in the future.”</em>\r\n
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          <strong><u>About Size Factory</u></strong>\r\n
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          Size Factory is France's leading brand for men's plus sizes. With its e-commerce site and its network of 30 shops, the company exclusively distributes a wide range of major brands and own brands. Its digital and omnichannel strategy has enabled it to achieve steady growth in its business and very high levels of customer satisfaction. The company places CSR at the heart of its model and has already developed a second-hand clothing business. Founded in 2011 and now headed by Ambroise Fondeur, the company employs 100 people and has achieved a turnover of more than €20m during the 2021/2022 fiscal year.\r\n
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          <strong><u>About Capel</u></strong>\r\n
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          Capel is the pioneering premium brand for men's plus sizes clothes in France. Founded in 1958, Capel is recognised as the top-of-the-range brand for plus-size fashion. With its unique expertise, it offers its customers, whether tall or overweight a complete wardrobe with the most beautiful cuts, the most beautiful fabrics, the greatest comfort and an unrivalled quality of service in its shops. Capel: Elegance. Without limits.\r\n
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          Capel had a turnover of €5m in 2022 and employs 20 people.\r\n
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          &nbsp;\r\n
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          <strong><u>About LBO France</u></strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          A pioneer in private equity in France, LBO France is today a leading multi-specialist and multi-country investment platform. Active in Private Equity, Real Estate, Venture and Listed Investment, the Company has been expanding for several years its activities in Europe, especially in Italy via its subsidiary Polis Fondi SGR, as well as on the African continent via its subsidiary CGF bourse. Wholly owned by its managers, LBO France is one of the founding members of the International Climate Initiative and one of the first signatories of the France Invest charter for parity.\r\n
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          <strong>Find out more: </strong><a href="http://www.lbofrance.com"><strong>www.lbofrance.com</strong></a>\r\n
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          <strong><em><u> </u></em></strong>\r\n
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          <strong><em><u>Media contacts</u></em></strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          <em>Antoine Denry: +33 (0)6 18 07 83 27 / </em><a href="mailto:antoine.denry@taddeo.fr"><em>antoine.denry@taddeo.fr</em></a>\r\n
          \r\n
          <em>Julia Paget: +33 (0)6 38 55 68 78 / </em><a href="mailto:julia.paget@taddeo.fr"><em>julia.paget@taddeo.fr</em></a>
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          Paris, [May 23rd] 2023 – LBO France, a multi-specialist investment platform, announces the signature of a 9-year firm lease with CDC Informatique on the entire NETWORK 2 office building in Bagneux via its White Stone VII fund, the second phase of an office development program initiated by LBO France in 2018 with the acquisition of the neighbouring Network 1 building.\r\n
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          Located at the entrance to the city of Bagneux, in the immediate vicinity of metro line 4 and RER B stations "Laplace" and "Arcueil Cachan", the NETWORK 2 building offers 16,000 sq.m of office space organised around 2 interior gardens, multiple spaces dedicated to services on the ground floor and an attic space with a roof-top of over 300 sq.m.\r\n
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          At the forefront of this eco-district, which is about to complete its full redevelopment, NETWORK 2 offers CDC Group's IT services teams a new location with a strong architectural identity and exceptional visibility, where they will move into in S1 2024.\r\n
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          Owned since the end of 2020 by LBO France (via its White Stone VII fund) and CDC Investissement Immobilier (on behalf of the Caisse des Dépôts) from the developers Codic and Nexity, this new complex, which is committed to an ecological and responsible approach, benefits from HQE ("Excellent" level) and BREEAM ("Excellent" level) certifications and environmental labels to offer an energy performance in line with RT 2012 - 30%, while also benefiting from a WiredScore "Platinum" level certification.\r\n
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          In line with the ESG commitments of LBO France and CDC Investissement Immobilier, these certifications will be supplemented, in collaboration with the future user, by several initiatives in terms of accessibility for people with reduce mobility, equipment for electric vehicles, additional services and catering areas.\r\n
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          Julien Rouillon, Managing Director, LBO France: "We are very pleased to welcome the CDC Informatique teams to NETWORK 2, of which the construction works have just been completed. This lease confirms our belief in the attractiveness of the Bagneux sector, which is currently undergoing a major renewal. It also rewards the particular attention paid by our teams and those of our partners to\r\n
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          the ESG issues that make up tomorrow's real estate and to the need to reinvent office spaces into sustainable and attractive places for users seeking quality and flexibility”.\r\n
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          Philippe Jeanneau, Executive Chairman of CDC Informatique, said: "This new location represents a true opportunity for CDC Informatique to embody our values and thus reflect our technological expertise and our commitment to the CDC Group.”\r\n
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          Within the framework of this sale, LBO France (Julien ROUILLON) was advised by ALLEN &amp; OVERY (Jean-Dominique CASALTA and Corentin DOLIVET) and ROM (Hervé ROUX), technical advisor and AMO of the operation.\r\n
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          About LBO France\r\n
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          A pioneer in private equity in France, LBO France is today a leading multi-specialist investment platform with €5.4 billion under management including participating interests in Twenty-First Capital in France and Polis Fondi SGR in Italy. Its investment strategy is based on five distinct segments managed by dedicated teams: Mid and Small Cap LBO, Digital Health Venture, Real Estate and Proptech, Infrastructure Debt, and Listed Investment. For several years, the Company has expanded its activities in Europe, particularly in Italy with teams in Milan and Rome, as well as on the African continent. Wholly owned by its managers, LBO France is one of the founding members of the International Climate Initiative and one of the first signatories of the France Invest charter for parity.\r\n
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          Find out more: www.lbofrance.com Press\r\n
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          Agence Taddeo\r\n
          Antoine Denry : +33 (0)6 18 07 83 27 / antoine.denry@taddeo.fr Julia Paget : +33 (0)6 38 55 68 78 / julia.paget@taddeo.fr\r\n
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          About CDC Investissement Immobilier\r\n
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          CDC Investissement Immobilier is the real estate investment management subsidiary of Caisse des Dépôts. It manages a portfolio of more than € 10 billion of assets on behalf of the Institution, mainly comprising offices, PRS residential, retail, hotels and logistic platforms.\r\n
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          Active on the French and main European markets, CDC Investissement Immobilier invests mainly in value-creating transactions.\r\n
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          The majority of the portfolio managed by CDC Investissement Immobilier consists of assets wholly owned by Caisse des Dépôts or in club deals.\r\n
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          Malek Prat – service.presse@caissedesdepots.fr – +33 6 71 43 46 38 About CDC Informatique\r\n
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          Informatique CDC, subsidiary of Group Caisse des Dépôts is a key player in IT services and digital trust\r\n
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          Malek Prat – service.presse@caissedesdepots.fr – +33 6 71 43 46 38\r\n
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          <h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>hemea raises €10m to become the reference for renovation in France</strong></h2>\r\n
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          <strong>Paris, January 26 – hemea, an architecture and renovation studio, has received the support of two trusted investors to accelerate its development and support its ambitions in the renovation market. LBO France and Daphni are investing €10 million in the company, which has experienced notable growth since its creation in 2015. The two investors are banking on the renovation market, a sector driven by new energy regulations and the desire of individuals to improve their homes.</strong>\r\n
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          <strong> </strong><strong>The added value of the hemea concept, the human digital</strong>\r\n
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          hemea offers support to private individuals from the design to the completion of architectural, renovation, elevation or extension projects. The company's strength is that it has rethought the often stressful "refurbishment works" experience by combining digital technology with direct support on the building site. The client is thus accompanied from A to Z by architects, project managers and support experts who facilitate and secure the completion of the work.\r\n
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          With 90 employees so far, the company has already completed more than 3,000 projects.\r\n
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          <strong>Objective: to become the reference for renovation in France by 2025</strong>\r\n
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          With 9 agencies in France, hemea intends to continue its development and cover the entire French territory by 2025. It is based on a solid business model, which enables the company to be profitable in Paris and Lyon, the first two cities in which it has established.\r\n
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          Thanks to a tailor-made offer, adapted to the specificities of the local market, the Company generates remarkable results in a competitive market.\r\n
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          Its ambition, based on a strong social and environmental project, has enabled it to raise €10 million from LBO France and Daphni. These two investors share a common approach: support companies that are committed, meaningful and focused on environmental issues.\r\n
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          <strong>A growing renovation market driven by energy efficiency</strong>\r\n
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          The fundraising will enable hemea to develop a specific offer in favour of energy renovation because renovation is taking over from new construction!\r\n
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          This is one of the main trends of the Opinionway<a href="#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1">[1]</a> study carried out in 2021 for hemea and Artemis Courtage, which reveals that 3 out of 5 French people are planning to buy a main home requiring work and are therefore prioritising renovation over construction.\r\n
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          hemea is committed to supporting private individuals in their renovation projects while providing them with sound advice on the importance of energy renovation. Supported and surrounded by trusted partners and contractors with the hemea label, the company offers a certified service to meet the growing expectations in this area. A structurally buoyant market, renovation will also be strongly supported in the coming months and years by the new legislation introduced at the beginning of the year, which prohibits the rental of energy sieves.\r\n
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          <em>Yann Depoys, managing director of hemea et Matthieu Burin, president and founder of hemea </em>“<em>As CEO and founder of hemea, I am very proud of this milestone with renowned investors and I am convinced that this fundraising will allow us to continue to grow and innovate in order to offer even more value to our customers and to our entire ecosystem</em>” said Matthieu Burin, president and founder of hemea.\r\n
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          Stéphanie Casciola, CEO of LBO France and Head of Real Estate and Proptech said: <em>“With hemea, we are completing the fourth investment of Newstone, our impact fund dedicated to Proptech. The demand for property renovation, and more specifically the demand for energy-efficient renovation of these properties, is huge. LBO France is mobilising all of its knowledge and experience in this field to accelerate the development of hemea, a fast-growing company that enables people to project themselves into a greener habitat.”</em>\r\n
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          Laura Panquet, Director of Proptech Investment, adds: “<em>The challenges of renovation are massive and individuals are often helpless when faced with the complexity of a project. We chose to support hemea in its growth because the startup has found the solution to provide its customers with a very high level of services: develop the loyalty of quality contractors by providing them with digital tools that simplify their day-to-day work.”</em>\r\n
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          “<em>hemea is a player that has emerged as a trusted third party in the world of renovation work, providing the necessary guarantee of quality to satisfy the platform's customers. We are very pleased to continue to participate in financing growth, particularly in the energy renovation segment, which is one of the main levers identified to slowdown climate change</em>”, emphasise Pierre-Yves Meerschman and Stanislas Lot of daphni.\r\n
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          <strong><u>About LBO France </u></strong>\r\n
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          A pioneer in private equity in France, LBO France is today a leading multi-specialist investment platform with €5.4 billion under management including participating interests in Twenty-First Capital in France and Polis Fondi SGR in Italy. Its investment strategy is based on five distinct segments managed by dedicated teams: Mid and Small Cap LBO, Digital Health Venture, Real Estate and Proptech, Infrastructure Debt, and Listed Investment. For several years, the Company has expanded its activities in Europe, particularly in Italy with teams in Milan and Rome, as well as on the African continent. Wholly owned by its managers, LBO France is one of the founding members of the International Climate Initiative and one of the first signatories of the France Invest charter for parity. <strong>Find out more: </strong><a href="http://www.lbofrance.com"><strong>www.lbofrance.com</strong></a>\r\n
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          <a href="#_ftnref1" name="_ftn1">[1]</a> <em>Étude Opinionway hemea et Artemis Courtage “</em><em>Travaux immobiliers : quelles tendances chez les Français?” : </em><a href="https://www.hemea.com/fr/qui-sommes-nous/presse/etude-opinionway-hemea-travaux"><em>https://www.hemea.com/fr/qui-sommes-nous/presse/etude-opinionway-hemea-travaux</em></a>
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          <strong>Paris, December 13 – LBO France announces the acquisition of a majority stake in Size Factory, a company specialising in men's plus size fashion, alongside the management team and co-founders. This transaction is the sixth investment of its Small Caps Opportunities II fund, dedicated to the development of French and Italian SMEs. The themes of inclusiveness and circular economy, which are part of the company's DNA, reflect LBO France's ESG and climate commitment. With this transaction, Size Factory intends to expand its retail network in France and in Europe and to strengthen its online presence.</strong>\r\n
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          Since 2011, Size Factory has specialised in men's plus size fashion, first by offering high-end clothing online, then by extending its network of physical shops. Size Factory distinguishes itself from other players thanks to its premium positioning and its wide range of products, made up of both well-known brands and its own brands. The brand is now the leading dedicated e-commerce site and the leading specialist network with 28 points of sale in France, while showing strong profitability.\r\n
          Size Factory offers a range of clothing from 2XL to 8XL for overweight and tall men, thus meeting a demand that is poorly addressed by traditional players, particularly in the off-line segment. Tall and overweight men find at Size Factory the adapted offer of quality clothing and the personalized advice they need: Size Factory contributes to the well-being and self-affirmation of its customers.\r\n
          This market segment is currently worth more than 1 billion euros in France, including approximately €600 million in the mid and premium segments that the company is targeting.\r\n
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          <strong>Strengthening its leadership position in France and duplicate the model at the European level</strong>\r\n
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          With this capital reorganisation, Size Factory aims at expanding its retail network in France and in Europe and thus develop its presence in the overweight and tall man market.\r\n
          At the same time, Size Factory intends to capitalise on its very high quality of service by reinforcing its omnichannel distribution strategy, which enriches the customer’s experience and increases the number of purchasing possibilities.\r\n
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          <strong>Affirm and amplify its commitment to a circular economy</strong>\r\n
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          This operation should also enable Size Factory to extend its commitment to a circular economy, with the development of a second-hand clothing sales activity. Launched a few months ago, the Troc Your Size application allows exchanges between individuals based on a Vinted-like model, and is intended to become the reference application in the large size segment.\r\n
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          <strong>Jean-Marie Leroy, Partner in charge of LBO France Small Caps activity, said: "</strong><em>We are particularly pleased to lead this transaction. Size Factory is a unique player in France, in a market where supply is scarce, and demand is increasingly strong. Indeed, Size Factory contributes significantly to the well-being and self-affirmation of its customers. Size Factory is also committed to responsible and sustainable fashion and is fully in line with LBO France's strategic positioning on ESG and climate challenges.</em><strong>"</strong>\r\n
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          <strong>Ambroise Fondeur, CEO of Size Factory since the beginning of 2022 and a personal investor in this fundraising, said: "</strong><em>We are delighted to open this new chapter in our development alongside a recognised player like LBO France. This partnership opens up exciting new prospects for Size Factory, amongst the consolidation of its presence on the French market and the development of its model in other European countries.</em><strong>"</strong>\r\n
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          <h2 style="text-align: center;">LBO France strengthens its digital health team and consolidates its European ambitions with the recruitment of Matthes Seeling as Investment Director based in Berlin</h2>\r\n
          <strong>Paris, October 7, 2022 - As a multi-specialist investment platform, LBO France has developed a Venture - Digital Health activity since 2016 through its SISA and Digital Health 2 funds. The arrival of Matthes Seeling, a medical doctor and Medtech specialist, who will be based in Berlin, will enable the Digital Health team to continue its development in Europe and, in particular, to take advantage of investment opportunities in digital health offered by the DACH region by having a local presence.</strong>\r\n
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          As part of its platform strategy, LBO France is developing in-depth expertise in market segments identified as promising. In digital health, LBO France supports companies in the late stage of development whose ambition is to contribute to improving healthcare systems by becoming world leaders in their sector.\r\n
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          LBO France's Venture – Digital Health investment team has both sector and business expertise, being composed of doctors and tech specialists. A pioneer in this segment, it was one of the first in Europe to set up a specialized fund and has a track record of 20 investments in France and in the UK.\r\n
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          The arrival of Matthes Seeling, a physician and Medtech specialist, will enable the Venture – Digital Health team to directly address companies in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland), one of the most dynamic in Europe with approximately €2 billion in cumulative investments between 2010 and 2020 and about the same amount since 2020. By being based in Berlin, Matthes Seeling will be at the heart of one of Europe's most promising ecosystems in the medical field. With 40,000 new companies founded every year, Berlin has become one of the most attractive cities in Europe for start-ups, especially in the field of life sciences and digital health.\r\n
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          Matthes Seeling holds a medical degree from the Freie Universität Berlin, a doctorate in medicine from the Charité Berlin and a master's degree in Health Systems Management from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. He began his career within the German hospital group Vivantes as a physician in various Berlin sites.\r\n
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          He then joined Berlin's Charité University Hospital first as a specialist physician, before taking over the commercial management of the hospital's Center for Anesthesiology, Intensive Care Medicine and Operating Room Management. Since 2018, he held the position of Director Integrated Healthcare Solutions for Germany at Medtronic, a global American medical technology company. From 2009 to 2011, Matthes Seeling was a consultant and then Deputy Director at the German Hospital Federation.\r\n
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          "<em>I am very pleased that Matthes Seeling is joining us. We are convinced that the DACH market has great potential in digital health, which we will be able to seize. Thanks to Matthes, we now have an office in Berlin. His</em>\r\n
          <em>international background and vision of tomorrow's healthcare will also be invaluable in our European ambition to support the dynamics of our Venture - Digital Health activities</em>" <strong>says Valéry Huot, Partner, Head of Venture - </strong><strong>Digital Health.</strong>
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          <strong>Press release</strong>\r\n
          <h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>French construction tech startup Teamoty raises €3 million in Serie A led by </strong><strong>LBO France to expand in France and Europe</strong></h2>\r\n
          Paris, 27 September 2022 –<strong> Teamoty, a pioneer in the digitalisation of the supply chain for construction projects, has raised €3 million to accelerate the marketing of its software suite on the French and European markets. LBO France, a multi-specialist investment platform, is leading the round through NewStone, its impact fund dedicated to Proptech, together with Rise PropTech Fund and BTP Capital Investissement.</strong>\r\n
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          <strong>A new player in the sector for greater efficiency and positive impact on construction sites</strong>\r\n
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          Founded in 2018, Teamoty has developed a software suite capable of digitising site logistics and thus enabling construction professionals to better control costs and deadline management, to improve project productivity, and to reduce the environmental footprint of sites that are very high CO2 and waste emitters. Teamoty's solutions meet an environmental challenge and have a particularly positive impact by limiting the number of deliveries, drastically reducing waste and promoting better recycling by optimising sorting management.\r\n
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          In the construction sector, nearly 80% of projects are delivered late or end up over budget due to management tools that are not adapted to the complexity of the sites. To overcome this problem, Teamoty was one of the first in France to use Lean Construction techniques, which optimise the management of construction sites using collaborative management tools. This approach has already convinced more than 100 construction companies, including major players such as Bouygues and Spie Batignolles in France and BPC Group in Belgium. Already translated into 5 languages and tested in more than 11 countries by more than 5,000 users, the software suite is now\r\n
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          <strong>A digital offer to support the global transformation of the construction sector and to improve the attractiveness of the profession to young people</strong>\r\n
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          A software suite 100% dedicated to the planning and logistics of construction sites, Teamoty is not a simple digitalization solution, it also helps companies in the sector to transform themselves in a more global and sustainable way. Its solutions, which include two modules published in Saas mode, cover both upstream planning and real-time monitoring of the site, as well as logistics via supply management. They enable each of the trades to be coordinated in real time, to change the way they work together and ultimately to improve the performance of the sites. The aim is to create value and save resources: build faster, better and at lower cost. With this new tool, a real transformation of the sector is underway.\r\n
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          Furthermore, solutions such as those offered by Teamoty actively contribute to improving the image and attractiveness of a sector that is still poorly digitalised and still suffers from a lack of manpower and recruitment difficulties, particularly among young people.\r\n
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          <strong>Deployment and expansion strategy of the offer in Europe</strong>\r\n
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          With this first round of financing, Teamoty's strategy is to continue to develop and support the transformation of the sector. The support of LBO France, Rise PropTech Fund and BTP Capital Investissement will enable the company to accelerate its commercial development in France and Europe and to continue to enhance its software suite. This strategy includes the rapid and significant recruitment of new skills.\r\n
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          The market on which Teamoty is positioned is developing rapidly due to the awareness of the players in the ecosystem and the regulatory requirements. The objective is to anchor its offer to various clients in new countries and to allow the use of the software suite on all types of projects, in new construction as well as in rehabilitation, for housing as well as for offices, and in the context of public works or civil engineering.\r\n
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          <strong>Fabien Font, Co-founder and CEO of Teamoty, says:</strong><em> "Over the past 3 years, we have proven that the way projects are planned and organised should and can change. With the help of our shareholders, we will be able to deploy our solutions more widely in Europe and accelerate their commercialisation. Our strategy is completely in line with the environmental challenges that are driving the construction industry to optimise resources on site while improving productivity and efficiency in the construction process.”</em>\r\n
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          <strong>Stéphanie Casciola, Managing Director of LBO France and in charge of the real estate and proptech business, said:</strong><em> "With Teamoty, we are making our third investment in NewStone, our impact fund dedicated to Proptech. After ZePlug in the energy transition and Hosman in digital transactions, Teamoty addresses a key issue in the construction industry by enabling better resource tracking and supply chain optimisation. LBO France will mobilise all of its experience in impact and its broad knowledge of the real estate sector to accelerate the development of Teamoty, a promising investment that allows us to project ourselves into a sustainable future..”</em>\r\n
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          <strong>Laura Panquet, Protech's Investment Director, said:</strong> "<em>We are particularly pleased to be leading this financing round and to support Teamoty in a new phase of growth. Through the development of its solution, Teamoty has the potential to bring about a real change in the way construction projects and site logistics are approached.</em>"
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          <h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong> </strong><strong>Incepto, the French digital health specialist, is raising </strong><strong>€27 million to support its European development</strong></h2>\r\n
          Paris, September 19, 2022 -<strong> Founded in 2018, Incepto is a unique platform on the market that offers doctors and hospitals access to a portfolio of solutions based on artificial intelligence, designed to improve the quality of diagnoses, and save time for medical teams, without having to change equipment. In order to support its growth at a European scale, Incepto is raising €27 million today. The financing round is led by LBO France's Venture - Digital Health team, with the participation of Wille Finance and the historical investors AXA Venture Partners, the Patient Autonome fund of Bpifrance and Karista. This financing marks a new stage for Incepto, which is launching its offer in four new countries in Europe (Germany, Spain, Italy and Portugal).</strong>\r\n
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          As part of Incepto’s development, four new subsidiaries are created in Germany, Spain, Italy and Portugal with the aim of anchoring its position as European leader in the sector. with the goal to treat one million European patients per month by 2024.\r\n
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          <strong> </strong><strong>From a French start-up to a European scale-up</strong>\r\n
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          Incepto is also announcing the signing of five new partnerships (IBlab, Milvue, PAIRE, Smartsoft and Thirona) to expand its portfolio of medical imaging applications for emergency care, oncology, orthopaedics, rheumatology and pneumology.\r\n
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          By extending its geographical coverage and developing its portfolio of applications, Incepto is responding to major public health issues: reducing waiting times for examinations, mitigating the lack of specialists for certain serious diseases and supporting doctors' work in the face of the increasing amount of data to be analysed.\r\n
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          In light with the explosion of the AI market in Europe, Incepto has three strategic objectives:\r\n
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          ▪      <strong>Selecting and make available the most powerful AI solutions </strong>in medical imaging for each specialty, guaranteeing high quality standards;\r\n
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          ▪      <strong>Creating, with doctors new </strong>applications that meet real needs but that do not exist yet: ARVA and KEROS are thus the first products co-developed by Incepto for the diagnostic assistance of aortic aneurysms in CT scanners and for MRI of the knee<strong>;</strong>\r\n
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          ▪     <strong>Supporting the transformation of organisations </strong>and working methods by rethinking patient care with medical teams to exploit the full potential of artificial intelligence technologies.
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          <h2><strong>SiVIEW, a specialist in AI-driven visual diagnostics, announces with LBO France </strong><strong>a capital increase of €5.5M</strong></h2>\r\n
          <strong>The funds will allow the acceleration of SiVIEW's growth and R&amp;D roadmap with the ambition of revolutionizing visual health care.</strong>\r\n
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          <strong>SiVIEW is a French start-up which has developed a unique artificial intelligence technology that enables reliable, accurate, and fast eye examinations to be performed. This can be delegated by the healthcare professional in order to focus on the patient and optimize the overall care plan. SiVIEW announces that it has raised €5.5M in a Series A round with LBO France's Digital Health 2 fund to accelerate its global expansion and R&amp;D roadmap.</strong>\r\n
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          While the need for reliable visual diagnostics is constantly increasing (e.g., due to a pandemic of myopia, increased screen-time, and an aging population), the number of experts able to perform the required examinations is decreasing, and SiVIEW has designed a disruptive innovation that allows quick and easy eye examinations, that are both precise and detailed, to be performed intuitively to support diagnosis and prescription.\r\n
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          Founded by vision specialists, SiVIEW addresses a global health issue: to obtain the correct prescription simply and quickly, regardless of the complexity of the visual profile.\r\n
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          Marketed after 6 years of R&amp;D, the SiviewExam® solution is compatible with almost all optical equipment on the market and offers quality results (measurements and reports) in less than 8 minutes. It supports the decision-making process, allowing the vision expert to save time and improve efficiency for better patient care. The solution is already used in many European countries and is experiencing a strong growth phase that will accelerate with access to the North American and Asian markets.\r\n
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          Just a few days before two major industry trade shows, ESCRS in Milan and SILMO in Paris, SiVIEW has completed this fundraising to:\r\n
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           \t<li>Accelerate its international growth by increasing its investments in sales, marketing, and R&amp;D (e.g., new testing and analysis modules, enhanced instrument interconnectivity, new innovation techniques);</li>\r\n
           \t<li>Position the company as a key player in the management of visual disorders worldwide.</li>\r\n
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          <strong>Laure Pichereau, CEO &amp; Co-founder of SiVIEW</strong>: "<em>Our ambition from the beginning was to become the reference in artificial intelligence-driven eye exams. Once the SiVIEW solution was ready for commercialization, we received the support of major optical and ophthalmology chains in France and abroad. We are honored to welcome LBO France, leading specialist in digital health, as an investor and partner. I am personally very pleased with the trusting relationship that we have built together and which will enable us to work efficiently in this new phase of growth. I would also like to thank our historical investors, CARENCEAU and FIME, for their unwavering support since they joined the capital structure in 2018</em>."\r\n
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          <strong>Franck Noiret, Managing Director of LBO France</strong>: "<em>We are very pleased to partner with SiVIEW and its founders who are recognized experts in the field. With its dual expertise in AI and optometry, SiVIEW has developed a unique software solution based on an intelligent and intuitive algorithm that automates eye exams and improves patient care. Commercialized in SaaS mode, the SiVIEW solution is aimed at the global market. This is the 7th investment of our Digital Health 2 fund, which is dedicated to financing innovative digital health companies in Europe. We are delighted to support them in their ambitious international development</em>."\r\n
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          <strong>Paris/Milan, 12 September 2022</strong> - Gioconda, the Italian subsidiary of LBO France, announced today the acquisition of a majority stake, through the Small Caps Opportunities II fund, in Zato, an Italian company founded in Brescia and a major player in the energy transition for over twenty years. Zato's founders, Valerio Zanaglio and Alessandra Bresciani, who reinvested in this transaction, will continue to manage the Company. Banca Ifis S.p.A. enters as a co-investor and confirms its role in supporting highly innovative companies committed to the green economy.\r\n
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              <h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>LBO France, a multi-specialist investment platform, </strong><strong>strengthens its ESG and Investor Relations expertise</strong></h2>\r\n
              <strong>Paris, July 12, 2022 – LBO France strengthens its ESG and Investor Relations teams with the arrival of Stanislas de Kertanguy as Head of ESG and Feng Zhao as Managing Director in the Investor Relations team.</strong>\r\n
              \r\n
              <strong>ESG and climate, a strategic priority</strong>\r\n
              \r\n
              The recruitment of Stanislas de Kertanguy is in line with the consolidation and acceleration of LBO France's focus on ESG and climate.\r\n
              \r\n
              Stanislas de Kertanguy has nearly 13 years of experience in ESG, climate and sustainable finance, including 11 years at PwC France in the Sustainable Development department. He has assisted several investment funds as well as major French institutions in their CSR and climate strategies and conducted numerous due diligences on the subject. He has also led several ESG training courses offered to France Invest members and participated in the writing of methodological guides on sustainable finance. Stanislas has also advised leading listed companies on ESG and climate change communication with their investors. Stanislas is a graduate of Sciences Po Paris and of the University Pierre et Marie Curie-Paris VI.\r\n
              \r\n
              Reporting directly to the new CEO, Stanislas de Kertanguy will be responsible for supporting the teams in the implementation of the ESG, climate and Impact roadmaps so that these themes permeate all of the platform's activities. He will be particularly involved in the implementation of the Newstone Impact Fund, dedicated to real estate and construction start-ups, which is positioned on three specific themes: energy and environmental transition, inclusiveness and urbanization, and sustainable infrastructure.\r\n
              \r\n
              "<em>I am very pleased to welcome Stanislas de Kertanguy to LBO France. A pioneer in ESG, LBO France is one of the founding members of the international climate initiative and one of the first signatories of the France Invest charter for parity. With the support of Stanislas de Kertanguy, we will continue to accelerate our work on ESG and climate change, two issues that are at the heart of my strategic priorities</em>" says <strong>Stéphanie Casciola</strong>, CEO of LBO France.\r\n
              \r\n
              <strong>Strengthening relationship with international investors</strong>\r\n
              \r\n
              <strong> </strong>In order to pursue its geographic expansion strategy and consolidate its foreign investor base, LBO France is also recruiting Feng Zhao to the Investor Relations team. Feng Zhao has been involved in cross border transactions for 6 years, working on the establishment of European companies in China. Previously, Feng Zhao worked for the Edmond de Rothschild Group in China, in Private Equity and Asset Management divisions. He graduated from Shanghai International Studies University and holds a Master of Business from ISG in Paris, France.  With 12 years of transaction experience in Europe and China, including 8 years in Private Equity, Feng Zhao will support the development of relationships with foreign investors, particularly in Asia, reporting to Sophie Chateau, Partner in charge of Investor Relations.\r\n
              \r\n
              "<em>I am delighted that Feng Zhao is joining the Investor Relations team. Based in Luxembourg, Feng will help us expand our investor base in Europe and consolidate the relationships we have established with Asian investors to support our geographic expansion strategy</em>" said <strong>Sophie Chateau</strong>, Partner in charge of Investor Relations.
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            +ID: 6897
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            +post_date: "2022-06-27 09:59:40"
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              <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>LBO France evolves in its governance and capital structure </strong><strong>and appoints Stéphanie Casciola as Chief Executive Officer</strong></p>\r\n
              <strong>Paris, June 27, 2022 – LBO France, a multi-specialist investment platform, announces the appointment of Stéphanie Casciola as CEO, drawing a new milestone in its governance and capital structure evolution.</strong>\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              <strong>An evolution in governance and capital structure</strong>\r\n
              \r\n
              Stéphanie Casciola joined LBO France in 2003 and is now one of the firm's key figures. She created the Real Estate activity as she arrived and actively participated in transforming LBO France into a multi-specialist investment platform.\r\n
              \r\n
              With Stéphanie Casciola’s appointment, 30% of the capital held by Robert Daussun is to be sold to part of the management team and three new Partners: Sophie Chateau, in charge of Investor Relations since 2015, Arthur Bernardin, in charge of the LBO small cap activity in Italy since 2017, and Valéry Huot, in charge of the Venture - digital health activity since 2016.\r\n
              \r\n
              This first step in LBO France’s evolution favors transmission to the team in place and anchors the fundamentals that have rooted its success and uniqueness : a wise and passionate investor approach combining agility and creativity with pragmatism and rigorous execution, an entrepreneurial and committed spirit dedicated to projects and companies.\r\n
              \r\n
              All along this first-phase transition, Robert Daussun will continue to bring his experience, network and strategic vision to the benefit of the firm as Chairman of the company and President of the various investment committees.\r\n
              \r\n
              <strong>Stéphanie Casciola</strong>, new CEO of LBO France, states: "<em>This appointment marks a new milestone for LBO France. In 20 exciting years, the Company has gone from being a pioneer in private equity to a fully operational multi-specialist platform.”</em> She adds, "<em>I am proud to develop LBO France further through the know-how and driving force of the team and with an integrated &amp; ambitious ESG policy in all investment strategies</em>.”\r\n
              \r\n
              <strong>A long-term strategy to develop a multi-specialist platform</strong>\r\n
              \r\n
              <strong> </strong>In 2003, LBO France was the first company to set up an investment platform, extending  its private equity range to small caps and real estate activities. Since 2016, LBO France has reached a new milestone in the evolution of its model and adopted a multi-specialist platform strategy in France and in Italy : promising business niches have been successively added, such as digital health in venture, proptech in real estate, infra debt and listed shares. LBO France is also expanding in targeted, high-potential geographic areas, especially in French-speaking Africa.\r\n
              \r\n
              In this context, the new CEO Stéphanie Casciola will aim to consolidate and accelerate the development of LBO France platform, which stands out for its agility, its ability to anticipate changes and seize opportunities in a fast-changing economy.\r\n
              \r\n
              "<em>In 35 years of existence, LBO France has constantly reinvented itself by taking advantage of opportunities that arose in the market. Our diversification strategy, launched in 2003, has borne fruits in our unlisted investment businesses since private equity now accounts for only about half of the assets under management. LBO France, originally a local, single-market player, has become a multi-business, multi-country platform. I am fully confident in Stéphanie Casciola to cultivate this pioneering spirit at LBO France and to provide new impetus in the years to come</em>" said <strong>Robert Daussun</strong>, Chairman of LBO France.\r\n
              \r\n
              In order to enhance this collective spirit  and give it all its strength, Stéphanie Casciola will rely on seasoned, long-standing Partners, and on expert teams in their field, with a solid track-record.
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              <strong>Press Release</strong>\r\n
              \r\n
              Paris, June 16<sup>th</sup>, 2022\r\n
              <p style="text-align: center;"><strong> </strong><strong>LBO France &amp; Yarpa announce the sale of McIntosh Group,the Leader in Premium Consumer HiFi Equipment, to Highlander Partners</strong></p>\r\n
              <strong> </strong><strong>Paris, June 16<sup>th</sup>, 2022</strong><strong> – LBO France, a leading private equity firm, alongside with Yarpa, an Italian investment firm, announced today the sale of McIntosh Group</strong>\r\n
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              McIntosh Group has been a leader in the high-end home audio category for decades and today manufactures and globally distributes the world’s finest amplifiers, speakers, turntables and other audio products under several renowned brands. The Group is anchored by the legendary <strong>McIntosh</strong> and <strong>Sonus Faber </strong>brands known for incomparable design, product quality and consumer experiences.\r\n
              \r\n
              Since 1949, <strong>McIntosh </strong>amplifiers have been engineered and handcrafted in Binghamton, New York and have undergone an iconic history, having powered events ranging from presidential inaugurations to Woodstock. McIntosh amps are globally renowned both for their beautiful signature design – classic tubes, switches and the beloved blue metered faceplate – as well as their unparalleled, powerful audio quality.\r\n
              \r\n
              The Group also features <strong>Sonus Faber</strong>, a luxury designer and manufacturer of ultra-premium speakers. Based in Arcugnano, North of Italy, Sonus Faber offers a range of products spanning from masterfully designed loudspeakers to custom installed solutions and cutting-edge wireless streaming speakers. Like McIntosh, Sonus Faber products are both incredible technology and works of art; revered by audiophiles and design-minded consumers alike.\r\n
              \r\n
              In addition, McIntosh Group provides fully integrated distribution services across North America for brands such as Pro-Ject (premium turntables), Rotel (premium amplifiers and electronics), and Bassocontinuo (Italian-crafted audio racks).\r\n
              \r\n
              Under the ownership of LBO France, the group has operated a full transformation of its business model, implemented by a reinforced management team with the arrival of Jeff Poggi as co-CEO in 2017 alongside the historical co-CEO Charlie Randall. Over the past five years, the Group has strengthened its direct presence in Europe, replicating the North American direct distribution model in the UK and Benelux, through two targeted acquisitions, and is now actively targeting High Net Worth Individuals through the custom installation segment and new active lifestyle speakers such as the recently launched Omnia product. It has also significantly reshuffled its brand portfolio, having sold Audio Research and got awarded the Rotel distribution contract in North America. In addition, the Group now boasts a thriving automotive business, providing audio technology for select premium models, including the Jeep Grand Wagoneer and Grand Cherokee under the McIntosh brand and the Maserati Grecale and MC20 under Sonus Faber, creating a key pillar to the Group.\r\n
              \r\n
              <strong>Jacques Franchi &amp; Arthur Bernardin, Partners of LBO France,</strong> said: “<em>We are very proud to have participated in McIntosh Group construction, alongside a fantastic management team, with great successes such as the Jeep and Maserati contracts, and a compelling financial performance over the past few years, enabling the Group to strengthen its leadership on the market. McIntosh is now ideally positioned to continue its growth strategy over the next few years.</em>”\r\n
              \r\n
              <strong>Jeff Poggi and Charles Randall, co-CEOs of the McIntosh Group</strong> commented<strong>, “</strong>We have worked hand-in-hand with LBO France: they have encouraged us to enter new market segments though organic growth and supported in the implementation of our strategic initiatives with targeted acquisitions. This has enabled a transformation of the McIntosh group, achieving great operational and financial results and building the future of the group, well prepared for our next journey with our new shareholder.”
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              <strong>Press release</strong>\r\n
              \r\n
              Rome, June 14 2022\r\n
              \r\n
              <strong> </strong>\r\n
              <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>LBO France rolls-out the second phase of its VITA programme to raise up to €150 million for the greening of Italy's building stock</strong></p>\r\n
              <strong>Energea, LBO France’s Rome-based Infra Debt team dedicated to climate transition infrastructure investments, has kicked-off the second phase of its VITA programme.</strong>\r\n
              \r\n
              Willing to promote the energy transition, Italy launched the National Relaunch and Resilience Plan (NRRP) in 2020, an ambitious programme that grants very significant tax incentives.\r\n
              \r\n
              One of its significant schemes is the "<strong>Superbonus</strong>", so called because the tax reduction granted is up to 110% of the expenses actually incurred for renovations that <strong>improve the energy performance of buildings </strong>(insulation, heating, windows, etc.). This negotiable tax credit can be transferred fully or in part to third parties in order to facilitate the financing of these works.\r\n
              \r\n
              In this context, Energea, LBO France's Infra Debt team, has launched the <strong>VITA</strong> programme, a Specialised Professional Fund (SPF) dedicated to finance Italian SMEs that carry out energy renovation works. With a maximum maturity of 18 months, the bonds issued by the fund are guaranteed by the Fondo Centrale di Garanzia for SMEs managed by Mediocredito Centrale and are paid off through the sell of tax credits linked to the realised works.\r\n
              \r\n
              The first phase of this programme, launched last February, has enabled to subscribe to <strong>18 green bonds</strong> within only 8 weeks, amounting around <strong>€100 million</strong> (20% of all “sustainable” bonds issued in Italy to date by unlisted Italian SMEs<a href="#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1">[1]</a>).\r\n
              \r\n
              Given the growing demand among building owners, SMEs, and institutional and private investors, <strong>Energea</strong>, the LBO France’s Infra debt team, has rolled-out the <strong>second phase</strong> of its VITA programme, with an initial amount of €75 million, to be <strong>potentially increased to €150 million. </strong>The senior tranche is taken by Banca IMI (the Banca Intesa Sanpaolo’s investment banking arm). Equity  risk is subscribed by funds managed by Glenmont Partners-Nuveen, P&amp;G and Azimut Funds, as well as by LBO France which is also is PIB funds manager.\r\n
              \r\n
              <em> </em><strong>Pietro Zerauschek, head of Energea, LBO France’s Infra debt team, said</strong><em>: “We are very pleased with the cooperation between the stakeholders that help us close the first phase of VITA programme in record time. The funds are targeted at the building sector, backbone of Italy's economy. This second phase continues offering professional investors a financing solution that is low in volatility and <strong>high in sustainability and environmental impact</strong>.”</em>\r\n
              \r\n
              The VITA programme series contributes to several of the UN's sustainable development goals (SDGs), including SDG 13 (Climate action), SDG 7 (Affordable and clean energy), SDG 11 (Sustainable cities and communities) and SDG 8 (Decent work and economic growth). The programme also creates ESG value in multiple dimensions, helping create jobs and modernise the Italian building stock through concrete measures to combat climate change. The programme also complies with the Green Bond Principles as defined in the European Green Bond Standard.\r\n
              \r\n
              <a href="#_ftnref1" name="_ftn1">[1]</a> Source: BeBeez, <em>April 2022</em>
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              <strong>Press release</strong><em>\r\n
              Paris, June 2<sup>nd</sup> 2022</em>\r\n
              <h2 style="text-align: center;">Diabeloop, key player in therapeutic AI applied to insulin delivery, announces 70 million euros new financing round to accelerate its international expansion</h2>\r\n
              <h3>High-growth diabetes company Diabeloop closes its Series C financing round - led by LBO France, joined by Terumo Corporation, Innovacom and backed by Diabeloop’s historical partners - to power the company’s commercial roll-out and global expansion.</h3>\r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              The company, an Automated Insulin Delivery pioneer, develops machine-learning software for diabetes treatment. Its highly sophisticated algorithms are integrated into easy-to-use products helping facilitate chronic disease management impacting patients' clinical outcomes and their quality of life.\r\n
              \r\n
              Diabeloop has seen impressive growth in the last few years with two products on the European market, rapidly approaching 10,000 equipped patients one year after commercial launch and major developments with various device partners.\r\n
              \r\n
              The first closed-loop solutions commercialized by Diabeloop offer personalized management for Type 1 (DBLG1) and highly unstable Type 1 diabetes (DBL-hu). By connecting a Continuous Glucose Monitoring device (CGM) and an insulin pump, Diabeloop's world-leading algorithms analyze data in real time and automate insulin delivery. It transforms the lives of people with diabetes by taking over many of the therapeutic decisions that used to fall to patients.\r\n
              \r\n
              <strong> </strong><strong>Erik Huneker</strong>, founder &amp; CEO of Diabeloop, declares: “<em>Being able in 2021 to bring the benefits of our products to thousands of patients and hearing their enthusiasm, is why all of us at Diabeloop work so hard. The financing round announced today recognizes the team’s successes, and more importantly, the great opportunities ahead.”</em><em>  </em>\r\n
              \r\n
              The financing round is led by prominent private equity player <strong>LBO France</strong>. The Venture division of the sustainability-conscious private equity fund is a European leader in digital health, supporting young companies with ambitious projects showing international footprints.\r\n
              \r\n
              <em>“Diabeloop’s team has developed a unique data driven product that has the potential to revolutionize the daily life of millions of diabetic patients by taking away most of their daily mental burden and significantly improving the control of their disease. We are eager to join the investor base and help the company become a global leader in diabetes closed-loop software solutions,” </em>says <strong>Valery Huot</strong>, Partner, Head of Venture at LBO France.\r\n
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              <strong>Press Release</strong>\r\n
              \r\n
              <strong>Paris &amp; Milan, April 12<sup>th</sup>, 2022</strong>\r\n
              <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>LBO France, through its Small Caps Opportunities II fund, has reached an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Astidental Bquadro, a leading Italian distributor of consumables and equipment for dentists, dental laboratories and dental clinic networks</strong></p>\r\n
              Gioconda, the Italian subsidiary of LBO France, announced today that it has reached an agreement to acquire a majority stake, through the Small Caps Opportunities II fund, in Astidental Bquadro, an Italian company specialized in the distribution of dental consumables and equipment for dentists, dental laboratories and dental clinic networks.\r\n
              \r\n
              The transaction is performed alongside the two shareholders Paolo Gibellino and Franco Ravanetti, as well as the management of the company that, at operational level, will continue to be led by Paolo Gibellino, as President and CEO.\r\n
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              Founded in the 80s in Asti (Italy) and led by the actual management team since 2014, Astidental, owner of the Bquadro brand, has become one of the leading distributors of consumables and equipment for the dental sector thanks to its reliability and value added after-sales service that includes several tools and software adapted to each customer segment. Astidental has currently more than 130 employees and has grown significantly since its foundation thanks to strategic initiatives and to the acquisition of two distributors, Athena in 2017 and Alpha in 2019, which alongside organic growth, has enabled the company to almost double its turnover since 2014.\r\n
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              Over the past few years, the company has successfully developed its business focusing on digital solutions and vertical integration and has strengthened its competitive positioning achieving a widespread presence on the Italian territory thanks to its highly trained sales team. One of the key success factors of the company lies in its wide product offering that includes, among the others, its proprietary brands Advan, dedicated to implantology, Prodonto, its private label dedicated to consumables and Atom for digital products.\r\n
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              The investment of LBO France alongside the management will allow Astidental to accelerate its growth and to keep consolidating its geographical coverage both through organic growth, also thanks to its proprietary brands, and through potential acquisitions in Italy and abroad.\r\n
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              <strong>Chiara Venezia, Investment Director of Gioconda, Italian subsidiary of LBO France, </strong>said: “<em>We are delighted to support Astidental in this new development phase. Since our very first meeting we have been impressed by the determination and the clear-cut growth strategy outlined by the management team, which has enabled the group to grow year after year, gaining market shares from its competitors. Astidental has been able to establish itself as an Italian market leader for dental products distribution thanks to a customized approach developed for each customer segment, to a wide range of quality products and, above all, to innovative solutions and excellent after-sales service. We are very proud to work alongside Paolo Gibellino, Eric Demichelis, Mirella Giachino and the whole team with the goal of becoming the undisputed leader in the Italian market thanks to an important strategy of proprietary product development as well as the aggregation of other market players.”</em>\r\n
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              <strong>Arthur Bernardin, Partner of LBO France/Gioconda,</strong> said: “<em>Astidental perfectly fits with SCO II's investment strategy: investing in beautiful Italian and French companies that are leading players on a growing market, with a highly talented management team which is investing in the project alongside us, in order to support them in their ambitious growth plan. This investment is the fourth of the SCO II fund, which has already been invested at 50% in 18 months, showing the strong deployment capacity of our French-Italian team.</em>”\r\n
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              <strong>Paolo Gibellino, President and CEO of Astidental</strong> added: “<em>The entry of LBO France in our capital through the SCO II fund is a great opportunity for the Astidental group. We will be supported in our growth plan by a partner with significant financial resources to make acquisitions, excellent skills in the field of distribution, an international vision, and who has demonstrated great capacity for empathetic integration, which has been translated into subsequent success with Italian companies. I am sure that they will be decisive with their strategic and operational support to allow Astidental Bquadro Group to get a strong acceleration of its development plan, first in Italy and then in the international market.”</em>
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              <strong>Tikehau Ace Capital, along with Bpifrance and Société Générale Capital Partenaires entered into exclusive negotiations with LBO France for the acquisition of CROUZET</strong>\r\n
              \r\n
              Paris and Valence – April 4, 2022\r\n
              <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Tikehau Ace Capital, along with Bpifrance and Société Générale Capital Partenaires, have entered into exclusive negotiations with LBO France to acquire 100% capital of CROUZET, a specialized manufacturer of mechatronic components for demanding markets such as Aerospace and Defense, Automotive, Industrial, Medical, Railway and Energy.</strong></p>\r\n
              <strong> </strong>Founded in 1921, CROUZET is an independent manufacturer of mechatronic components with €160m in turnover. Based in France with a strong industrial &amp; commercial presence in Europe, North America and Asia, CROUZET is the preferred partner for major players in highly demanding industries.\r\n
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              With over 100 years of experience, CROUZET has developed long-standing relationships with Tier 1 customers in the aerospace, automotivee and transportation industries and is present on key OEMs platforms such as A320, A350, B737MAX, Rafale, H-145 orH-160.\r\n
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              CROUZET has built unique industrial capabilities combining high and low series production to fully customized solutions, operational excellence and a territorial and international distribution and deployment network for its products. CROUZET and its c.1, 300 employees have therefore all the required expertise to embrace the technological transformation of the aerospace industry, especially with regards to the development of electrical aircrafts.\r\n
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              This new chapter for CROUZET will focus on further developing proximity with key OEMs, leveraging Tikehau Ace Capital extensive knowledge of the aerospace industry and accelerating external growth through buy and build opportunities in a very fragmented market.\r\n
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              <strong>Thomas Boulman</strong>, partner at LBO France, said:<em> "CROUZET is a key manufacturer for demanding industries such as transportation, medical, energy or building. The diversity of market applications they serve brings a remarkable robustness in the face of crisis; during which the company growth remains solid - sustained by a strong demand for vehicle electrification, building electrification and machinery electrification."</em>\r\n
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              <em> </em><em>"This project is an excellent opportunity to accelerate our international development. The group, strengthened by the financial power of its shareholders and led by the management team in place, will fast forward the operational &amp; sales excellence deployment to new geographies and markets." </em>says <strong>David Arragon</strong>, CEO of CROUZET.\r\n
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              <em> </em><em>"CROUZET is a strategic supplier for the French Aerospace &amp; Defense supply chain and a key player to consolidate the electrical &amp; electronic supplier industry; Tikehau Ace Capital is proud to succeed to LBO FRANCE as controlling shareholder and to accompany CROUZET in this new growth chapter." </em>said <strong>Marwan Lahoud</strong>, Executive Chairman and <strong>Franck Crépin</strong>, Managing Director – Tikehau Ace Capital.\r\n
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              <em>“As an active shareholder, we are very pleased to partner with Crouzet in its new development phase alongside Tikehau Ace Capital and Société Générale Capital Partenaires. We are fully convinced of the group’s strategic positioning and of the management team’s ability to deliver ambitious growth objectives.” </em>add <strong>Eric Lefebvre</strong>, Managing Director and <strong>Samuel Dalens</strong>, Investment Director – Bpifrance Large Cap.\r\n
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              <em>“We are also delighted to support this new stage of Crouzet's development, driven by an experienced management team and supported by a trio of investors particularly suited to the strategy presented,”</em> says <strong>Cédric Camy-Debat</strong>, Investment Director – Société Générale Capital Partenaires.\r\n
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              The transaction remains subject to satisfaction of customary signing and closing conditions, and the parties expect to close mid-2022.
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              <strong>Press Release</strong>\r\n
              \r\n
              <strong>Paris, 10 March 2022</strong>\r\n
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              <strong>Origine in tandem with LBO France for its first buy-out</strong>\r\n
              <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>LBO France, through its Small Caps Opportunities II fund, announces the acquisition of a majority stake in the French company Origine alongside the management team, led by Yves Amiel and Rémi Lefèvre, and Nouvel Atlas, the investment vehicle of the Lemarchand family (founders of the <em>Nature &amp; Découvertes</em> group).</strong></p>\r\n
              Origine was founded in 2012 by Yves Amiel, Pierre-Henri Morel and Rémi Lefèvre. It is a pure DNVB ("digital-native vertical brand") that designs, produces and markets – exclusively via its website – high-end mechanical bikes. The company designs road, gravel and mountain bikes with an average price above €3,000 and has experienced exponential revenue growth since inception, with a notable acceleration since 2019. In 2021, the company sold around 5,500 bikes and is targeting 7,700 in 2022. Featuring an innovative D2C business model, encompassing three activities (design, manufacturing and sales), the company furthermore allows each customer to perfectly adapt their bikes to their desires and requirements – technically, dimensionally and aesthetically, via its online configurator.\r\n
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              In a highly fragmented premium bicycle market, Origine has managed to consolidate significant market shares in each of its segments, with a leading position in the fastest growing segment – gravel – wherein Origine has established itself as the reference player in France. Firmly committed to the quality of their products, the founders were able to rely on tenured relationships with best-in class component suppliers, notably developed during Yves Amiel's previous adventure in the bicycle industry.\r\n
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              The first contacts between LBO France and the founders were established in June 2021. A majority, proprietary and non-intermediated transaction progressively took shape over time, allowing for the development of a relationship of mutual and sincere trust. The stakeholders of the operation are all fully committed to the development plan management carefully thought through: range densification, acceleration of international development and continued market shares gains in France. The construction of a new factory will enable the industrialization of customization and the expansion of production capacity – without changing the company's roots (in the north of France).\r\n
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              The investment of LBO France – alongside which Nouvel Atlas, the investment vehicle of the Lemarchand family (founding family of Nature &amp; Découvertes group) dedicated to outdoor activities and education – and the recourse to a unitranche debt arranged by Omnes Capital allows for the exit of one of the founding partners – Pierre-Henri Morel – in support of the managerial transition. This acquisition debt will be complemented by loans already secured with trusted banking partners to finance the ambitious construction of the new production facility. Yves Amiel and Rémi Lefèvre, the two other founding partners, significantly reinvest in the operation and will lead the company's development.\r\n
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              <strong>Jean-Marie Leroy, Partner and Head of Small Cap at LBO France</strong>, comments: <em>« We were particularly attracted by the positioning and business model of Origine. We are delighted to embark on the Origine journey alongside Yves Amiel and Rémi Lefèvre: an attractive growth story, supported by an innovative business model and a genuine know-how, which seamlessly results in a strong attachment of the customers to the brand and its products.»</em>\r\n
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              <em> </em><strong>Yves Amiel, CEO of Origine</strong>, adds: « <em>After 10 years of growth, it was important for Origine to be able to rely on first-rate partners in order to further our expansion, leveraging and always improving customer satisfaction. In order to do so, we have to invest both in the expansion of our production capacity and first and foremost, in the development of ever more efficient, reliable and enjoyable bikes and wheels. This growth will be supported by the expertise of LBO France, in particular through their operational performance team, in this pivotal stage of our company's development. »</em>\r\n
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              <strong>Nicolas Noël, Principal at Omnes</strong>, expands: « <em>With its innovative positioning and direct approach, Origine leads its passionate teams towards a common goal: customer satisfaction. With the success of its recent product launches, Origine perceives every day the recognition of its products' quality by customers. Its development plan for the coming years remains centered on this foundation for success. We are delighted to be able to support them alongside LBO France.</em> <em>»</em>
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              <strong>Rome, 31 </strong> <strong>January</strong> <strong> 2022</strong>  – <strong> EnergeaLBO</strong>  – LBO France's  team dedicated to climate resilience infrastructure  invesments – brings live VITA Superbonus.\r\n
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              <strong> </strong>The program, developed in Italy within the VITA credit platform pivoting solutions from the Decreto Rilancio, gives access to different categories of investors superior returns from investments in debt of structural improvement and energy efficiency projects on residential and commercial properties, while offering general contractors and construction companies a flexible bridge financing  opportunity, alternative to the traditional banking channel.\r\n
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              Under the program, italian SMEs will issue bonds and use the bonds proceeds to finance construction costs. The tax credits, generated from discounting the works, as provided for by the Decreto Rilancio, are transferred to primary offtakers through dedicated agreements. The bonds have an 18 months term and, with the controls and in-depth checks carried out on each file by the NSA Group, are guaranteed  by the Fondo Centrale di Garanzia managed by Mediocredito Centrale. VITA Superbonus operates through a risk-tranched capital stack,  including equity, mezzanine and senior capital, tailored to the the needs of different types of investors, such as specialized funds and banks.\r\n
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              VITA Superbonus will operate through  the Property Improvements Bonds subfund series of the FIPS VITA fund. The first subscription targets about 20  "mini-green bonds", for a value of  about  €  100milioni. The senior risk was underwritten by IMI – CIB of  Intesa Sanpaolo, the junior risks by funds managed by  Azimut,  P&amp;G Spa, Glennmont,  Phinance, and by LBO France itself, which is also Manager of the vehicle.\r\n
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              VITA Superbonus is positioned as a real partnership platform between various stakeholders - including building  owners, small and medium-sized enterprises,institutional andnon-institutional investors - which offers companies in the sector a turnkey solution  where the tax credit represents the <em>collateral</em> and not the trade objective.\r\n
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              <strong>Pietro Zerauschek, Head</strong> <strong> of </strong> <strong>EnergeaLBO,</strong> commented: <em>"VITA</em> <em> Superbonus represents </em>a unique and innovative solution to meet <em>the</em> <em>needs</em> <em>of professional investors looking for </em>alternative solutions with a superior <em>risk/return profile,</em> <em>contributing to  the </em> <em>innovations </em> <em>introduced by the Government with the Decreto Rilancio as recently </em> <em>extended.</em> <em>On the basis of the demand we are </em>already working on <em>expanding the opportunity both on the capital side (also thru alternative structures) and to additional contractors.</em> <em>The success of the initiative is a proof of the effectiveness of EnergeaLBO</em> specialized <em>structured credit solutions </em>for climate<em>resilience."</em>
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          <h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>LBO France, a multi-specialist investment platform, </strong><strong>strengthens its ESG and Investor Relations expertise</strong></h2>\r\n
          <strong>Paris, July 12, 2022 – LBO France strengthens its ESG and Investor Relations teams with the arrival of Stanislas de Kertanguy as Head of ESG and Feng Zhao as Managing Director in the Investor Relations team.</strong>\r\n
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          <strong>ESG and climate, a strategic priority</strong>\r\n
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          The recruitment of Stanislas de Kertanguy is in line with the consolidation and acceleration of LBO France's focus on ESG and climate.\r\n
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          Stanislas de Kertanguy has nearly 13 years of experience in ESG, climate and sustainable finance, including 11 years at PwC France in the Sustainable Development department. He has assisted several investment funds as well as major French institutions in their CSR and climate strategies and conducted numerous due diligences on the subject. He has also led several ESG training courses offered to France Invest members and participated in the writing of methodological guides on sustainable finance. Stanislas has also advised leading listed companies on ESG and climate change communication with their investors. Stanislas is a graduate of Sciences Po Paris and of the University Pierre et Marie Curie-Paris VI.\r\n
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          Reporting directly to the new CEO, Stanislas de Kertanguy will be responsible for supporting the teams in the implementation of the ESG, climate and Impact roadmaps so that these themes permeate all of the platform's activities. He will be particularly involved in the implementation of the Newstone Impact Fund, dedicated to real estate and construction start-ups, which is positioned on three specific themes: energy and environmental transition, inclusiveness and urbanization, and sustainable infrastructure.\r\n
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          "<em>I am very pleased to welcome Stanislas de Kertanguy to LBO France. A pioneer in ESG, LBO France is one of the founding members of the international climate initiative and one of the first signatories of the France Invest charter for parity. With the support of Stanislas de Kertanguy, we will continue to accelerate our work on ESG and climate change, two issues that are at the heart of my strategic priorities</em>" says <strong>Stéphanie Casciola</strong>, CEO of LBO France.\r\n
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          <strong>Strengthening relationship with international investors</strong>\r\n
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          <strong> </strong>In order to pursue its geographic expansion strategy and consolidate its foreign investor base, LBO France is also recruiting Feng Zhao to the Investor Relations team. Feng Zhao has been involved in cross border transactions for 6 years, working on the establishment of European companies in China. Previously, Feng Zhao worked for the Edmond de Rothschild Group in China, in Private Equity and Asset Management divisions. He graduated from Shanghai International Studies University and holds a Master of Business from ISG in Paris, France.  With 12 years of transaction experience in Europe and China, including 8 years in Private Equity, Feng Zhao will support the development of relationships with foreign investors, particularly in Asia, reporting to Sophie Chateau, Partner in charge of Investor Relations.\r\n
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          "<em>I am delighted that Feng Zhao is joining the Investor Relations team. Based in Luxembourg, Feng will help us expand our investor base in Europe and consolidate the relationships we have established with Asian investors to support our geographic expansion strategy</em>" said <strong>Sophie Chateau</strong>, Partner in charge of Investor Relations.
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          <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>LBO France evolves in its governance and capital structure </strong><strong>and appoints Stéphanie Casciola as Chief Executive Officer</strong></p>\r\n
          <strong>Paris, June 27, 2022 – LBO France, a multi-specialist investment platform, announces the appointment of Stéphanie Casciola as CEO, drawing a new milestone in its governance and capital structure evolution.</strong>\r\n
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          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>An evolution in governance and capital structure</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          Stéphanie Casciola joined LBO France in 2003 and is now one of the firm's key figures. She created the Real Estate activity as she arrived and actively participated in transforming LBO France into a multi-specialist investment platform.\r\n
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          With Stéphanie Casciola’s appointment, 30% of the capital held by Robert Daussun is to be sold to part of the management team and three new Partners: Sophie Chateau, in charge of Investor Relations since 2015, Arthur Bernardin, in charge of the LBO small cap activity in Italy since 2017, and Valéry Huot, in charge of the Venture - digital health activity since 2016.\r\n
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          This first step in LBO France’s evolution favors transmission to the team in place and anchors the fundamentals that have rooted its success and uniqueness : a wise and passionate investor approach combining agility and creativity with pragmatism and rigorous execution, an entrepreneurial and committed spirit dedicated to projects and companies.\r\n
          \r\n
          All along this first-phase transition, Robert Daussun will continue to bring his experience, network and strategic vision to the benefit of the firm as Chairman of the company and President of the various investment committees.\r\n
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          <strong>Stéphanie Casciola</strong>, new CEO of LBO France, states: "<em>This appointment marks a new milestone for LBO France. In 20 exciting years, the Company has gone from being a pioneer in private equity to a fully operational multi-specialist platform.”</em> She adds, "<em>I am proud to develop LBO France further through the know-how and driving force of the team and with an integrated &amp; ambitious ESG policy in all investment strategies</em>.”\r\n
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          <strong>A long-term strategy to develop a multi-specialist platform</strong>\r\n
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          <strong> </strong>In 2003, LBO France was the first company to set up an investment platform, extending  its private equity range to small caps and real estate activities. Since 2016, LBO France has reached a new milestone in the evolution of its model and adopted a multi-specialist platform strategy in France and in Italy : promising business niches have been successively added, such as digital health in venture, proptech in real estate, infra debt and listed shares. LBO France is also expanding in targeted, high-potential geographic areas, especially in French-speaking Africa.\r\n
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          In this context, the new CEO Stéphanie Casciola will aim to consolidate and accelerate the development of LBO France platform, which stands out for its agility, its ability to anticipate changes and seize opportunities in a fast-changing economy.\r\n
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          "<em>In 35 years of existence, LBO France has constantly reinvented itself by taking advantage of opportunities that arose in the market. Our diversification strategy, launched in 2003, has borne fruits in our unlisted investment businesses since private equity now accounts for only about half of the assets under management. LBO France, originally a local, single-market player, has become a multi-business, multi-country platform. I am fully confident in Stéphanie Casciola to cultivate this pioneering spirit at LBO France and to provide new impetus in the years to come</em>" said <strong>Robert Daussun</strong>, Chairman of LBO France.\r\n
          \r\n
          In order to enhance this collective spirit  and give it all its strength, Stéphanie Casciola will rely on seasoned, long-standing Partners, and on expert teams in their field, with a solid track-record.
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          <strong>Press Release</strong>\r\n
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          Paris, June 16<sup>th</sup>, 2022\r\n
          <p style="text-align: center;"><strong> </strong><strong>LBO France &amp; Yarpa announce the sale of McIntosh Group,the Leader in Premium Consumer HiFi Equipment, to Highlander Partners</strong></p>\r\n
          <strong> </strong><strong>Paris, June 16<sup>th</sup>, 2022</strong><strong> – LBO France, a leading private equity firm, alongside with Yarpa, an Italian investment firm, announced today the sale of McIntosh Group</strong>\r\n
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          McIntosh Group has been a leader in the high-end home audio category for decades and today manufactures and globally distributes the world’s finest amplifiers, speakers, turntables and other audio products under several renowned brands. The Group is anchored by the legendary <strong>McIntosh</strong> and <strong>Sonus Faber </strong>brands known for incomparable design, product quality and consumer experiences.\r\n
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          Since 1949, <strong>McIntosh </strong>amplifiers have been engineered and handcrafted in Binghamton, New York and have undergone an iconic history, having powered events ranging from presidential inaugurations to Woodstock. McIntosh amps are globally renowned both for their beautiful signature design – classic tubes, switches and the beloved blue metered faceplate – as well as their unparalleled, powerful audio quality.\r\n
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          The Group also features <strong>Sonus Faber</strong>, a luxury designer and manufacturer of ultra-premium speakers. Based in Arcugnano, North of Italy, Sonus Faber offers a range of products spanning from masterfully designed loudspeakers to custom installed solutions and cutting-edge wireless streaming speakers. Like McIntosh, Sonus Faber products are both incredible technology and works of art; revered by audiophiles and design-minded consumers alike.\r\n
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          In addition, McIntosh Group provides fully integrated distribution services across North America for brands such as Pro-Ject (premium turntables), Rotel (premium amplifiers and electronics), and Bassocontinuo (Italian-crafted audio racks).\r\n
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          Under the ownership of LBO France, the group has operated a full transformation of its business model, implemented by a reinforced management team with the arrival of Jeff Poggi as co-CEO in 2017 alongside the historical co-CEO Charlie Randall. Over the past five years, the Group has strengthened its direct presence in Europe, replicating the North American direct distribution model in the UK and Benelux, through two targeted acquisitions, and is now actively targeting High Net Worth Individuals through the custom installation segment and new active lifestyle speakers such as the recently launched Omnia product. It has also significantly reshuffled its brand portfolio, having sold Audio Research and got awarded the Rotel distribution contract in North America. In addition, the Group now boasts a thriving automotive business, providing audio technology for select premium models, including the Jeep Grand Wagoneer and Grand Cherokee under the McIntosh brand and the Maserati Grecale and MC20 under Sonus Faber, creating a key pillar to the Group.\r\n
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          <strong>Jacques Franchi &amp; Arthur Bernardin, Partners of LBO France,</strong> said: “<em>We are very proud to have participated in McIntosh Group construction, alongside a fantastic management team, with great successes such as the Jeep and Maserati contracts, and a compelling financial performance over the past few years, enabling the Group to strengthen its leadership on the market. McIntosh is now ideally positioned to continue its growth strategy over the next few years.</em>”\r\n
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          <strong>Jeff Poggi and Charles Randall, co-CEOs of the McIntosh Group</strong> commented<strong>, “</strong>We have worked hand-in-hand with LBO France: they have encouraged us to enter new market segments though organic growth and supported in the implementation of our strategic initiatives with targeted acquisitions. This has enabled a transformation of the McIntosh group, achieving great operational and financial results and building the future of the group, well prepared for our next journey with our new shareholder.”
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          <strong>Press release</strong>\r\n
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          Rome, June 14 2022\r\n
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          <strong> </strong>\r\n
          <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>LBO France rolls-out the second phase of its VITA programme to raise up to €150 million for the greening of Italy's building stock</strong></p>\r\n
          <strong>Energea, LBO France’s Rome-based Infra Debt team dedicated to climate transition infrastructure investments, has kicked-off the second phase of its VITA programme.</strong>\r\n
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          Willing to promote the energy transition, Italy launched the National Relaunch and Resilience Plan (NRRP) in 2020, an ambitious programme that grants very significant tax incentives.\r\n
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          One of its significant schemes is the "<strong>Superbonus</strong>", so called because the tax reduction granted is up to 110% of the expenses actually incurred for renovations that <strong>improve the energy performance of buildings </strong>(insulation, heating, windows, etc.). This negotiable tax credit can be transferred fully or in part to third parties in order to facilitate the financing of these works.\r\n
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          In this context, Energea, LBO France's Infra Debt team, has launched the <strong>VITA</strong> programme, a Specialised Professional Fund (SPF) dedicated to finance Italian SMEs that carry out energy renovation works. With a maximum maturity of 18 months, the bonds issued by the fund are guaranteed by the Fondo Centrale di Garanzia for SMEs managed by Mediocredito Centrale and are paid off through the sell of tax credits linked to the realised works.\r\n
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          The first phase of this programme, launched last February, has enabled to subscribe to <strong>18 green bonds</strong> within only 8 weeks, amounting around <strong>€100 million</strong> (20% of all “sustainable” bonds issued in Italy to date by unlisted Italian SMEs<a href="#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1">[1]</a>).\r\n
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          Given the growing demand among building owners, SMEs, and institutional and private investors, <strong>Energea</strong>, the LBO France’s Infra debt team, has rolled-out the <strong>second phase</strong> of its VITA programme, with an initial amount of €75 million, to be <strong>potentially increased to €150 million. </strong>The senior tranche is taken by Banca IMI (the Banca Intesa Sanpaolo’s investment banking arm). Equity  risk is subscribed by funds managed by Glenmont Partners-Nuveen, P&amp;G and Azimut Funds, as well as by LBO France which is also is PIB funds manager.\r\n
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          <em> </em><strong>Pietro Zerauschek, head of Energea, LBO France’s Infra debt team, said</strong><em>: “We are very pleased with the cooperation between the stakeholders that help us close the first phase of VITA programme in record time. The funds are targeted at the building sector, backbone of Italy's economy. This second phase continues offering professional investors a financing solution that is low in volatility and <strong>high in sustainability and environmental impact</strong>.”</em>\r\n
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          The VITA programme series contributes to several of the UN's sustainable development goals (SDGs), including SDG 13 (Climate action), SDG 7 (Affordable and clean energy), SDG 11 (Sustainable cities and communities) and SDG 8 (Decent work and economic growth). The programme also creates ESG value in multiple dimensions, helping create jobs and modernise the Italian building stock through concrete measures to combat climate change. The programme also complies with the Green Bond Principles as defined in the European Green Bond Standard.\r\n
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          <a href="#_ftnref1" name="_ftn1">[1]</a> Source: BeBeez, <em>April 2022</em>
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          <strong>Press release</strong><em>\r\n
          Paris, June 2<sup>nd</sup> 2022</em>\r\n
          <h2 style="text-align: center;">Diabeloop, key player in therapeutic AI applied to insulin delivery, announces 70 million euros new financing round to accelerate its international expansion</h2>\r\n
          <h3>High-growth diabetes company Diabeloop closes its Series C financing round - led by LBO France, joined by Terumo Corporation, Innovacom and backed by Diabeloop’s historical partners - to power the company’s commercial roll-out and global expansion.</h3>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
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          The company, an Automated Insulin Delivery pioneer, develops machine-learning software for diabetes treatment. Its highly sophisticated algorithms are integrated into easy-to-use products helping facilitate chronic disease management impacting patients' clinical outcomes and their quality of life.\r\n
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          Diabeloop has seen impressive growth in the last few years with two products on the European market, rapidly approaching 10,000 equipped patients one year after commercial launch and major developments with various device partners.\r\n
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          The first closed-loop solutions commercialized by Diabeloop offer personalized management for Type 1 (DBLG1) and highly unstable Type 1 diabetes (DBL-hu). By connecting a Continuous Glucose Monitoring device (CGM) and an insulin pump, Diabeloop's world-leading algorithms analyze data in real time and automate insulin delivery. It transforms the lives of people with diabetes by taking over many of the therapeutic decisions that used to fall to patients.\r\n
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          <strong> </strong><strong>Erik Huneker</strong>, founder &amp; CEO of Diabeloop, declares: “<em>Being able in 2021 to bring the benefits of our products to thousands of patients and hearing their enthusiasm, is why all of us at Diabeloop work so hard. The financing round announced today recognizes the team’s successes, and more importantly, the great opportunities ahead.”</em><em>  </em>\r\n
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          The financing round is led by prominent private equity player <strong>LBO France</strong>. The Venture division of the sustainability-conscious private equity fund is a European leader in digital health, supporting young companies with ambitious projects showing international footprints.\r\n
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          <em>“Diabeloop’s team has developed a unique data driven product that has the potential to revolutionize the daily life of millions of diabetic patients by taking away most of their daily mental burden and significantly improving the control of their disease. We are eager to join the investor base and help the company become a global leader in diabetes closed-loop software solutions,” </em>says <strong>Valery Huot</strong>, Partner, Head of Venture at LBO France.\r\n
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          &nbsp;\r\n
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          <strong>Press Release</strong>\r\n
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          <strong>Paris &amp; Milan, April 12<sup>th</sup>, 2022</strong>\r\n
          <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>LBO France, through its Small Caps Opportunities II fund, has reached an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Astidental Bquadro, a leading Italian distributor of consumables and equipment for dentists, dental laboratories and dental clinic networks</strong></p>\r\n
          Gioconda, the Italian subsidiary of LBO France, announced today that it has reached an agreement to acquire a majority stake, through the Small Caps Opportunities II fund, in Astidental Bquadro, an Italian company specialized in the distribution of dental consumables and equipment for dentists, dental laboratories and dental clinic networks.\r\n
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          The transaction is performed alongside the two shareholders Paolo Gibellino and Franco Ravanetti, as well as the management of the company that, at operational level, will continue to be led by Paolo Gibellino, as President and CEO.\r\n
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          Founded in the 80s in Asti (Italy) and led by the actual management team since 2014, Astidental, owner of the Bquadro brand, has become one of the leading distributors of consumables and equipment for the dental sector thanks to its reliability and value added after-sales service that includes several tools and software adapted to each customer segment. Astidental has currently more than 130 employees and has grown significantly since its foundation thanks to strategic initiatives and to the acquisition of two distributors, Athena in 2017 and Alpha in 2019, which alongside organic growth, has enabled the company to almost double its turnover since 2014.\r\n
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          Over the past few years, the company has successfully developed its business focusing on digital solutions and vertical integration and has strengthened its competitive positioning achieving a widespread presence on the Italian territory thanks to its highly trained sales team. One of the key success factors of the company lies in its wide product offering that includes, among the others, its proprietary brands Advan, dedicated to implantology, Prodonto, its private label dedicated to consumables and Atom for digital products.\r\n
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          The investment of LBO France alongside the management will allow Astidental to accelerate its growth and to keep consolidating its geographical coverage both through organic growth, also thanks to its proprietary brands, and through potential acquisitions in Italy and abroad.\r\n
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          <strong>Chiara Venezia, Investment Director of Gioconda, Italian subsidiary of LBO France, </strong>said: “<em>We are delighted to support Astidental in this new development phase. Since our very first meeting we have been impressed by the determination and the clear-cut growth strategy outlined by the management team, which has enabled the group to grow year after year, gaining market shares from its competitors. Astidental has been able to establish itself as an Italian market leader for dental products distribution thanks to a customized approach developed for each customer segment, to a wide range of quality products and, above all, to innovative solutions and excellent after-sales service. We are very proud to work alongside Paolo Gibellino, Eric Demichelis, Mirella Giachino and the whole team with the goal of becoming the undisputed leader in the Italian market thanks to an important strategy of proprietary product development as well as the aggregation of other market players.”</em>\r\n
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          <strong>Arthur Bernardin, Partner of LBO France/Gioconda,</strong> said: “<em>Astidental perfectly fits with SCO II's investment strategy: investing in beautiful Italian and French companies that are leading players on a growing market, with a highly talented management team which is investing in the project alongside us, in order to support them in their ambitious growth plan. This investment is the fourth of the SCO II fund, which has already been invested at 50% in 18 months, showing the strong deployment capacity of our French-Italian team.</em>”\r\n
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          <strong>Paolo Gibellino, President and CEO of Astidental</strong> added: “<em>The entry of LBO France in our capital through the SCO II fund is a great opportunity for the Astidental group. We will be supported in our growth plan by a partner with significant financial resources to make acquisitions, excellent skills in the field of distribution, an international vision, and who has demonstrated great capacity for empathetic integration, which has been translated into subsequent success with Italian companies. I am sure that they will be decisive with their strategic and operational support to allow Astidental Bquadro Group to get a strong acceleration of its development plan, first in Italy and then in the international market.”</em>
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          <strong>Tikehau Ace Capital, along with Bpifrance and Société Générale Capital Partenaires entered into exclusive negotiations with LBO France for the acquisition of CROUZET</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          Paris and Valence – April 4, 2022\r\n
          <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Tikehau Ace Capital, along with Bpifrance and Société Générale Capital Partenaires, have entered into exclusive negotiations with LBO France to acquire 100% capital of CROUZET, a specialized manufacturer of mechatronic components for demanding markets such as Aerospace and Defense, Automotive, Industrial, Medical, Railway and Energy.</strong></p>\r\n
          <strong> </strong>Founded in 1921, CROUZET is an independent manufacturer of mechatronic components with €160m in turnover. Based in France with a strong industrial &amp; commercial presence in Europe, North America and Asia, CROUZET is the preferred partner for major players in highly demanding industries.\r\n
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          With over 100 years of experience, CROUZET has developed long-standing relationships with Tier 1 customers in the aerospace, automotivee and transportation industries and is present on key OEMs platforms such as A320, A350, B737MAX, Rafale, H-145 orH-160.\r\n
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          CROUZET has built unique industrial capabilities combining high and low series production to fully customized solutions, operational excellence and a territorial and international distribution and deployment network for its products. CROUZET and its c.1, 300 employees have therefore all the required expertise to embrace the technological transformation of the aerospace industry, especially with regards to the development of electrical aircrafts.\r\n
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          This new chapter for CROUZET will focus on further developing proximity with key OEMs, leveraging Tikehau Ace Capital extensive knowledge of the aerospace industry and accelerating external growth through buy and build opportunities in a very fragmented market.\r\n
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          <strong>Thomas Boulman</strong>, partner at LBO France, said:<em> "CROUZET is a key manufacturer for demanding industries such as transportation, medical, energy or building. The diversity of market applications they serve brings a remarkable robustness in the face of crisis; during which the company growth remains solid - sustained by a strong demand for vehicle electrification, building electrification and machinery electrification."</em>\r\n
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          <em> </em><em>"This project is an excellent opportunity to accelerate our international development. The group, strengthened by the financial power of its shareholders and led by the management team in place, will fast forward the operational &amp; sales excellence deployment to new geographies and markets." </em>says <strong>David Arragon</strong>, CEO of CROUZET.\r\n
          \r\n
          <em> </em><em>"CROUZET is a strategic supplier for the French Aerospace &amp; Defense supply chain and a key player to consolidate the electrical &amp; electronic supplier industry; Tikehau Ace Capital is proud to succeed to LBO FRANCE as controlling shareholder and to accompany CROUZET in this new growth chapter." </em>said <strong>Marwan Lahoud</strong>, Executive Chairman and <strong>Franck Crépin</strong>, Managing Director – Tikehau Ace Capital.\r\n
          \r\n
          <em>“As an active shareholder, we are very pleased to partner with Crouzet in its new development phase alongside Tikehau Ace Capital and Société Générale Capital Partenaires. We are fully convinced of the group’s strategic positioning and of the management team’s ability to deliver ambitious growth objectives.” </em>add <strong>Eric Lefebvre</strong>, Managing Director and <strong>Samuel Dalens</strong>, Investment Director – Bpifrance Large Cap.\r\n
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          <em>“We are also delighted to support this new stage of Crouzet's development, driven by an experienced management team and supported by a trio of investors particularly suited to the strategy presented,”</em> says <strong>Cédric Camy-Debat</strong>, Investment Director – Société Générale Capital Partenaires.\r\n
          \r\n
          The transaction remains subject to satisfaction of customary signing and closing conditions, and the parties expect to close mid-2022.
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          <strong>Press Release</strong>\r\n
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          <strong>Paris, 10 March 2022</strong>\r\n
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          <strong>Origine in tandem with LBO France for its first buy-out</strong>\r\n
          <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>LBO France, through its Small Caps Opportunities II fund, announces the acquisition of a majority stake in the French company Origine alongside the management team, led by Yves Amiel and Rémi Lefèvre, and Nouvel Atlas, the investment vehicle of the Lemarchand family (founders of the <em>Nature &amp; Découvertes</em> group).</strong></p>\r\n
          Origine was founded in 2012 by Yves Amiel, Pierre-Henri Morel and Rémi Lefèvre. It is a pure DNVB ("digital-native vertical brand") that designs, produces and markets – exclusively via its website – high-end mechanical bikes. The company designs road, gravel and mountain bikes with an average price above €3,000 and has experienced exponential revenue growth since inception, with a notable acceleration since 2019. In 2021, the company sold around 5,500 bikes and is targeting 7,700 in 2022. Featuring an innovative D2C business model, encompassing three activities (design, manufacturing and sales), the company furthermore allows each customer to perfectly adapt their bikes to their desires and requirements – technically, dimensionally and aesthetically, via its online configurator.\r\n
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          In a highly fragmented premium bicycle market, Origine has managed to consolidate significant market shares in each of its segments, with a leading position in the fastest growing segment – gravel – wherein Origine has established itself as the reference player in France. Firmly committed to the quality of their products, the founders were able to rely on tenured relationships with best-in class component suppliers, notably developed during Yves Amiel's previous adventure in the bicycle industry.\r\n
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          The first contacts between LBO France and the founders were established in June 2021. A majority, proprietary and non-intermediated transaction progressively took shape over time, allowing for the development of a relationship of mutual and sincere trust. The stakeholders of the operation are all fully committed to the development plan management carefully thought through: range densification, acceleration of international development and continued market shares gains in France. The construction of a new factory will enable the industrialization of customization and the expansion of production capacity – without changing the company's roots (in the north of France).\r\n
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          The investment of LBO France – alongside which Nouvel Atlas, the investment vehicle of the Lemarchand family (founding family of Nature &amp; Découvertes group) dedicated to outdoor activities and education – and the recourse to a unitranche debt arranged by Omnes Capital allows for the exit of one of the founding partners – Pierre-Henri Morel – in support of the managerial transition. This acquisition debt will be complemented by loans already secured with trusted banking partners to finance the ambitious construction of the new production facility. Yves Amiel and Rémi Lefèvre, the two other founding partners, significantly reinvest in the operation and will lead the company's development.\r\n
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          <strong>Jean-Marie Leroy, Partner and Head of Small Cap at LBO France</strong>, comments: <em>« We were particularly attracted by the positioning and business model of Origine. We are delighted to embark on the Origine journey alongside Yves Amiel and Rémi Lefèvre: an attractive growth story, supported by an innovative business model and a genuine know-how, which seamlessly results in a strong attachment of the customers to the brand and its products.»</em>\r\n
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          <em> </em><strong>Yves Amiel, CEO of Origine</strong>, adds: « <em>After 10 years of growth, it was important for Origine to be able to rely on first-rate partners in order to further our expansion, leveraging and always improving customer satisfaction. In order to do so, we have to invest both in the expansion of our production capacity and first and foremost, in the development of ever more efficient, reliable and enjoyable bikes and wheels. This growth will be supported by the expertise of LBO France, in particular through their operational performance team, in this pivotal stage of our company's development. »</em>\r\n
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          <strong>Nicolas Noël, Principal at Omnes</strong>, expands: « <em>With its innovative positioning and direct approach, Origine leads its passionate teams towards a common goal: customer satisfaction. With the success of its recent product launches, Origine perceives every day the recognition of its products' quality by customers. Its development plan for the coming years remains centered on this foundation for success. We are delighted to be able to support them alongside LBO France.</em> <em>»</em>
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            +post_date: "2022-07-12 12:06:32"
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              <h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>LBO France, a multi-specialist investment platform, </strong><strong>strengthens its ESG and Investor Relations expertise</strong></h2>\r\n
              <strong>Paris, July 12, 2022 – LBO France strengthens its ESG and Investor Relations teams with the arrival of Stanislas de Kertanguy as Head of ESG and Feng Zhao as Managing Director in the Investor Relations team.</strong>\r\n
              \r\n
              <strong>ESG and climate, a strategic priority</strong>\r\n
              \r\n
              The recruitment of Stanislas de Kertanguy is in line with the consolidation and acceleration of LBO France's focus on ESG and climate.\r\n
              \r\n
              Stanislas de Kertanguy has nearly 13 years of experience in ESG, climate and sustainable finance, including 11 years at PwC France in the Sustainable Development department. He has assisted several investment funds as well as major French institutions in their CSR and climate strategies and conducted numerous due diligences on the subject. He has also led several ESG training courses offered to France Invest members and participated in the writing of methodological guides on sustainable finance. Stanislas has also advised leading listed companies on ESG and climate change communication with their investors. Stanislas is a graduate of Sciences Po Paris and of the University Pierre et Marie Curie-Paris VI.\r\n
              \r\n
              Reporting directly to the new CEO, Stanislas de Kertanguy will be responsible for supporting the teams in the implementation of the ESG, climate and Impact roadmaps so that these themes permeate all of the platform's activities. He will be particularly involved in the implementation of the Newstone Impact Fund, dedicated to real estate and construction start-ups, which is positioned on three specific themes: energy and environmental transition, inclusiveness and urbanization, and sustainable infrastructure.\r\n
              \r\n
              "<em>I am very pleased to welcome Stanislas de Kertanguy to LBO France. A pioneer in ESG, LBO France is one of the founding members of the international climate initiative and one of the first signatories of the France Invest charter for parity. With the support of Stanislas de Kertanguy, we will continue to accelerate our work on ESG and climate change, two issues that are at the heart of my strategic priorities</em>" says <strong>Stéphanie Casciola</strong>, CEO of LBO France.\r\n
              \r\n
              <strong>Strengthening relationship with international investors</strong>\r\n
              \r\n
              <strong> </strong>In order to pursue its geographic expansion strategy and consolidate its foreign investor base, LBO France is also recruiting Feng Zhao to the Investor Relations team. Feng Zhao has been involved in cross border transactions for 6 years, working on the establishment of European companies in China. Previously, Feng Zhao worked for the Edmond de Rothschild Group in China, in Private Equity and Asset Management divisions. He graduated from Shanghai International Studies University and holds a Master of Business from ISG in Paris, France.  With 12 years of transaction experience in Europe and China, including 8 years in Private Equity, Feng Zhao will support the development of relationships with foreign investors, particularly in Asia, reporting to Sophie Chateau, Partner in charge of Investor Relations.\r\n
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              "<em>I am delighted that Feng Zhao is joining the Investor Relations team. Based in Luxembourg, Feng will help us expand our investor base in Europe and consolidate the relationships we have established with Asian investors to support our geographic expansion strategy</em>" said <strong>Sophie Chateau</strong>, Partner in charge of Investor Relations.
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          1 => WP_Post {#7740
            +ID: 6897
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              <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>LBO France evolves in its governance and capital structure </strong><strong>and appoints Stéphanie Casciola as Chief Executive Officer</strong></p>\r\n
              <strong>Paris, June 27, 2022 – LBO France, a multi-specialist investment platform, announces the appointment of Stéphanie Casciola as CEO, drawing a new milestone in its governance and capital structure evolution.</strong>\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              <strong>An evolution in governance and capital structure</strong>\r\n
              \r\n
              Stéphanie Casciola joined LBO France in 2003 and is now one of the firm's key figures. She created the Real Estate activity as she arrived and actively participated in transforming LBO France into a multi-specialist investment platform.\r\n
              \r\n
              With Stéphanie Casciola’s appointment, 30% of the capital held by Robert Daussun is to be sold to part of the management team and three new Partners: Sophie Chateau, in charge of Investor Relations since 2015, Arthur Bernardin, in charge of the LBO small cap activity in Italy since 2017, and Valéry Huot, in charge of the Venture - digital health activity since 2016.\r\n
              \r\n
              This first step in LBO France’s evolution favors transmission to the team in place and anchors the fundamentals that have rooted its success and uniqueness : a wise and passionate investor approach combining agility and creativity with pragmatism and rigorous execution, an entrepreneurial and committed spirit dedicated to projects and companies.\r\n
              \r\n
              All along this first-phase transition, Robert Daussun will continue to bring his experience, network and strategic vision to the benefit of the firm as Chairman of the company and President of the various investment committees.\r\n
              \r\n
              <strong>Stéphanie Casciola</strong>, new CEO of LBO France, states: "<em>This appointment marks a new milestone for LBO France. In 20 exciting years, the Company has gone from being a pioneer in private equity to a fully operational multi-specialist platform.”</em> She adds, "<em>I am proud to develop LBO France further through the know-how and driving force of the team and with an integrated &amp; ambitious ESG policy in all investment strategies</em>.”\r\n
              \r\n
              <strong>A long-term strategy to develop a multi-specialist platform</strong>\r\n
              \r\n
              <strong> </strong>In 2003, LBO France was the first company to set up an investment platform, extending  its private equity range to small caps and real estate activities. Since 2016, LBO France has reached a new milestone in the evolution of its model and adopted a multi-specialist platform strategy in France and in Italy : promising business niches have been successively added, such as digital health in venture, proptech in real estate, infra debt and listed shares. LBO France is also expanding in targeted, high-potential geographic areas, especially in French-speaking Africa.\r\n
              \r\n
              In this context, the new CEO Stéphanie Casciola will aim to consolidate and accelerate the development of LBO France platform, which stands out for its agility, its ability to anticipate changes and seize opportunities in a fast-changing economy.\r\n
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              "<em>In 35 years of existence, LBO France has constantly reinvented itself by taking advantage of opportunities that arose in the market. Our diversification strategy, launched in 2003, has borne fruits in our unlisted investment businesses since private equity now accounts for only about half of the assets under management. LBO France, originally a local, single-market player, has become a multi-business, multi-country platform. I am fully confident in Stéphanie Casciola to cultivate this pioneering spirit at LBO France and to provide new impetus in the years to come</em>" said <strong>Robert Daussun</strong>, Chairman of LBO France.\r\n
              \r\n
              In order to enhance this collective spirit  and give it all its strength, Stéphanie Casciola will rely on seasoned, long-standing Partners, and on expert teams in their field, with a solid track-record.
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          2 => WP_Post {#7746
            +ID: 6879
            +post_author: "2"
            +post_date: "2022-06-16 10:16:51"
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              <strong>Press Release</strong>\r\n
              \r\n
              Paris, June 16<sup>th</sup>, 2022\r\n
              <p style="text-align: center;"><strong> </strong><strong>LBO France &amp; Yarpa announce the sale of McIntosh Group,the Leader in Premium Consumer HiFi Equipment, to Highlander Partners</strong></p>\r\n
              <strong> </strong><strong>Paris, June 16<sup>th</sup>, 2022</strong><strong> – LBO France, a leading private equity firm, alongside with Yarpa, an Italian investment firm, announced today the sale of McIntosh Group</strong>\r\n
              \r\n
              McIntosh Group has been a leader in the high-end home audio category for decades and today manufactures and globally distributes the world’s finest amplifiers, speakers, turntables and other audio products under several renowned brands. The Group is anchored by the legendary <strong>McIntosh</strong> and <strong>Sonus Faber </strong>brands known for incomparable design, product quality and consumer experiences.\r\n
              \r\n
              Since 1949, <strong>McIntosh </strong>amplifiers have been engineered and handcrafted in Binghamton, New York and have undergone an iconic history, having powered events ranging from presidential inaugurations to Woodstock. McIntosh amps are globally renowned both for their beautiful signature design – classic tubes, switches and the beloved blue metered faceplate – as well as their unparalleled, powerful audio quality.\r\n
              \r\n
              The Group also features <strong>Sonus Faber</strong>, a luxury designer and manufacturer of ultra-premium speakers. Based in Arcugnano, North of Italy, Sonus Faber offers a range of products spanning from masterfully designed loudspeakers to custom installed solutions and cutting-edge wireless streaming speakers. Like McIntosh, Sonus Faber products are both incredible technology and works of art; revered by audiophiles and design-minded consumers alike.\r\n
              \r\n
              In addition, McIntosh Group provides fully integrated distribution services across North America for brands such as Pro-Ject (premium turntables), Rotel (premium amplifiers and electronics), and Bassocontinuo (Italian-crafted audio racks).\r\n
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              Under the ownership of LBO France, the group has operated a full transformation of its business model, implemented by a reinforced management team with the arrival of Jeff Poggi as co-CEO in 2017 alongside the historical co-CEO Charlie Randall. Over the past five years, the Group has strengthened its direct presence in Europe, replicating the North American direct distribution model in the UK and Benelux, through two targeted acquisitions, and is now actively targeting High Net Worth Individuals through the custom installation segment and new active lifestyle speakers such as the recently launched Omnia product. It has also significantly reshuffled its brand portfolio, having sold Audio Research and got awarded the Rotel distribution contract in North America. In addition, the Group now boasts a thriving automotive business, providing audio technology for select premium models, including the Jeep Grand Wagoneer and Grand Cherokee under the McIntosh brand and the Maserati Grecale and MC20 under Sonus Faber, creating a key pillar to the Group.\r\n
              \r\n
              <strong>Jacques Franchi &amp; Arthur Bernardin, Partners of LBO France,</strong> said: “<em>We are very proud to have participated in McIntosh Group construction, alongside a fantastic management team, with great successes such as the Jeep and Maserati contracts, and a compelling financial performance over the past few years, enabling the Group to strengthen its leadership on the market. McIntosh is now ideally positioned to continue its growth strategy over the next few years.</em>”\r\n
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              <strong>Jeff Poggi and Charles Randall, co-CEOs of the McIntosh Group</strong> commented<strong>, “</strong>We have worked hand-in-hand with LBO France: they have encouraged us to enter new market segments though organic growth and supported in the implementation of our strategic initiatives with targeted acquisitions. This has enabled a transformation of the McIntosh group, achieving great operational and financial results and building the future of the group, well prepared for our next journey with our new shareholder.”
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          3 => WP_Post {#7749
            +ID: 6860
            +post_author: "2"
            +post_date: "2022-06-14 15:06:38"
            +post_date_gmt: "2022-06-14 13:06:38"
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              <strong>Press release</strong>\r\n
              \r\n
              Rome, June 14 2022\r\n
              \r\n
              <strong> </strong>\r\n
              <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>LBO France rolls-out the second phase of its VITA programme to raise up to €150 million for the greening of Italy's building stock</strong></p>\r\n
              <strong>Energea, LBO France’s Rome-based Infra Debt team dedicated to climate transition infrastructure investments, has kicked-off the second phase of its VITA programme.</strong>\r\n
              \r\n
              Willing to promote the energy transition, Italy launched the National Relaunch and Resilience Plan (NRRP) in 2020, an ambitious programme that grants very significant tax incentives.\r\n
              \r\n
              One of its significant schemes is the "<strong>Superbonus</strong>", so called because the tax reduction granted is up to 110% of the expenses actually incurred for renovations that <strong>improve the energy performance of buildings </strong>(insulation, heating, windows, etc.). This negotiable tax credit can be transferred fully or in part to third parties in order to facilitate the financing of these works.\r\n
              \r\n
              In this context, Energea, LBO France's Infra Debt team, has launched the <strong>VITA</strong> programme, a Specialised Professional Fund (SPF) dedicated to finance Italian SMEs that carry out energy renovation works. With a maximum maturity of 18 months, the bonds issued by the fund are guaranteed by the Fondo Centrale di Garanzia for SMEs managed by Mediocredito Centrale and are paid off through the sell of tax credits linked to the realised works.\r\n
              \r\n
              The first phase of this programme, launched last February, has enabled to subscribe to <strong>18 green bonds</strong> within only 8 weeks, amounting around <strong>€100 million</strong> (20% of all “sustainable” bonds issued in Italy to date by unlisted Italian SMEs<a href="#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1">[1]</a>).\r\n
              \r\n
              Given the growing demand among building owners, SMEs, and institutional and private investors, <strong>Energea</strong>, the LBO France’s Infra debt team, has rolled-out the <strong>second phase</strong> of its VITA programme, with an initial amount of €75 million, to be <strong>potentially increased to €150 million. </strong>The senior tranche is taken by Banca IMI (the Banca Intesa Sanpaolo’s investment banking arm). Equity  risk is subscribed by funds managed by Glenmont Partners-Nuveen, P&amp;G and Azimut Funds, as well as by LBO France which is also is PIB funds manager.\r\n
              \r\n
              <em> </em><strong>Pietro Zerauschek, head of Energea, LBO France’s Infra debt team, said</strong><em>: “We are very pleased with the cooperation between the stakeholders that help us close the first phase of VITA programme in record time. The funds are targeted at the building sector, backbone of Italy's economy. This second phase continues offering professional investors a financing solution that is low in volatility and <strong>high in sustainability and environmental impact</strong>.”</em>\r\n
              \r\n
              The VITA programme series contributes to several of the UN's sustainable development goals (SDGs), including SDG 13 (Climate action), SDG 7 (Affordable and clean energy), SDG 11 (Sustainable cities and communities) and SDG 8 (Decent work and economic growth). The programme also creates ESG value in multiple dimensions, helping create jobs and modernise the Italian building stock through concrete measures to combat climate change. The programme also complies with the Green Bond Principles as defined in the European Green Bond Standard.\r\n
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              <a href="#_ftnref1" name="_ftn1">[1]</a> Source: BeBeez, <em>April 2022</em>
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              <strong>Press release</strong><em>\r\n
              Paris, June 2<sup>nd</sup> 2022</em>\r\n
              <h2 style="text-align: center;">Diabeloop, key player in therapeutic AI applied to insulin delivery, announces 70 million euros new financing round to accelerate its international expansion</h2>\r\n
              <h3>High-growth diabetes company Diabeloop closes its Series C financing round - led by LBO France, joined by Terumo Corporation, Innovacom and backed by Diabeloop’s historical partners - to power the company’s commercial roll-out and global expansion.</h3>\r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              The company, an Automated Insulin Delivery pioneer, develops machine-learning software for diabetes treatment. Its highly sophisticated algorithms are integrated into easy-to-use products helping facilitate chronic disease management impacting patients' clinical outcomes and their quality of life.\r\n
              \r\n
              Diabeloop has seen impressive growth in the last few years with two products on the European market, rapidly approaching 10,000 equipped patients one year after commercial launch and major developments with various device partners.\r\n
              \r\n
              The first closed-loop solutions commercialized by Diabeloop offer personalized management for Type 1 (DBLG1) and highly unstable Type 1 diabetes (DBL-hu). By connecting a Continuous Glucose Monitoring device (CGM) and an insulin pump, Diabeloop's world-leading algorithms analyze data in real time and automate insulin delivery. It transforms the lives of people with diabetes by taking over many of the therapeutic decisions that used to fall to patients.\r\n
              \r\n
              <strong> </strong><strong>Erik Huneker</strong>, founder &amp; CEO of Diabeloop, declares: “<em>Being able in 2021 to bring the benefits of our products to thousands of patients and hearing their enthusiasm, is why all of us at Diabeloop work so hard. The financing round announced today recognizes the team’s successes, and more importantly, the great opportunities ahead.”</em><em>  </em>\r\n
              \r\n
              The financing round is led by prominent private equity player <strong>LBO France</strong>. The Venture division of the sustainability-conscious private equity fund is a European leader in digital health, supporting young companies with ambitious projects showing international footprints.\r\n
              \r\n
              <em>“Diabeloop’s team has developed a unique data driven product that has the potential to revolutionize the daily life of millions of diabetic patients by taking away most of their daily mental burden and significantly improving the control of their disease. We are eager to join the investor base and help the company become a global leader in diabetes closed-loop software solutions,” </em>says <strong>Valery Huot</strong>, Partner, Head of Venture at LBO France.\r\n
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              <strong>Press Release</strong>\r\n
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              <strong>Paris &amp; Milan, April 12<sup>th</sup>, 2022</strong>\r\n
              <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>LBO France, through its Small Caps Opportunities II fund, has reached an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Astidental Bquadro, a leading Italian distributor of consumables and equipment for dentists, dental laboratories and dental clinic networks</strong></p>\r\n
              Gioconda, the Italian subsidiary of LBO France, announced today that it has reached an agreement to acquire a majority stake, through the Small Caps Opportunities II fund, in Astidental Bquadro, an Italian company specialized in the distribution of dental consumables and equipment for dentists, dental laboratories and dental clinic networks.\r\n
              \r\n
              The transaction is performed alongside the two shareholders Paolo Gibellino and Franco Ravanetti, as well as the management of the company that, at operational level, will continue to be led by Paolo Gibellino, as President and CEO.\r\n
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              Founded in the 80s in Asti (Italy) and led by the actual management team since 2014, Astidental, owner of the Bquadro brand, has become one of the leading distributors of consumables and equipment for the dental sector thanks to its reliability and value added after-sales service that includes several tools and software adapted to each customer segment. Astidental has currently more than 130 employees and has grown significantly since its foundation thanks to strategic initiatives and to the acquisition of two distributors, Athena in 2017 and Alpha in 2019, which alongside organic growth, has enabled the company to almost double its turnover since 2014.\r\n
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              Over the past few years, the company has successfully developed its business focusing on digital solutions and vertical integration and has strengthened its competitive positioning achieving a widespread presence on the Italian territory thanks to its highly trained sales team. One of the key success factors of the company lies in its wide product offering that includes, among the others, its proprietary brands Advan, dedicated to implantology, Prodonto, its private label dedicated to consumables and Atom for digital products.\r\n
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              The investment of LBO France alongside the management will allow Astidental to accelerate its growth and to keep consolidating its geographical coverage both through organic growth, also thanks to its proprietary brands, and through potential acquisitions in Italy and abroad.\r\n
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              <strong>Chiara Venezia, Investment Director of Gioconda, Italian subsidiary of LBO France, </strong>said: “<em>We are delighted to support Astidental in this new development phase. Since our very first meeting we have been impressed by the determination and the clear-cut growth strategy outlined by the management team, which has enabled the group to grow year after year, gaining market shares from its competitors. Astidental has been able to establish itself as an Italian market leader for dental products distribution thanks to a customized approach developed for each customer segment, to a wide range of quality products and, above all, to innovative solutions and excellent after-sales service. We are very proud to work alongside Paolo Gibellino, Eric Demichelis, Mirella Giachino and the whole team with the goal of becoming the undisputed leader in the Italian market thanks to an important strategy of proprietary product development as well as the aggregation of other market players.”</em>\r\n
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              <strong>Arthur Bernardin, Partner of LBO France/Gioconda,</strong> said: “<em>Astidental perfectly fits with SCO II's investment strategy: investing in beautiful Italian and French companies that are leading players on a growing market, with a highly talented management team which is investing in the project alongside us, in order to support them in their ambitious growth plan. This investment is the fourth of the SCO II fund, which has already been invested at 50% in 18 months, showing the strong deployment capacity of our French-Italian team.</em>”\r\n
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              <strong>Paolo Gibellino, President and CEO of Astidental</strong> added: “<em>The entry of LBO France in our capital through the SCO II fund is a great opportunity for the Astidental group. We will be supported in our growth plan by a partner with significant financial resources to make acquisitions, excellent skills in the field of distribution, an international vision, and who has demonstrated great capacity for empathetic integration, which has been translated into subsequent success with Italian companies. I am sure that they will be decisive with their strategic and operational support to allow Astidental Bquadro Group to get a strong acceleration of its development plan, first in Italy and then in the international market.”</em>
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              <strong>Tikehau Ace Capital, along with Bpifrance and Société Générale Capital Partenaires entered into exclusive negotiations with LBO France for the acquisition of CROUZET</strong>\r\n
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              Paris and Valence – April 4, 2022\r\n
              <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Tikehau Ace Capital, along with Bpifrance and Société Générale Capital Partenaires, have entered into exclusive negotiations with LBO France to acquire 100% capital of CROUZET, a specialized manufacturer of mechatronic components for demanding markets such as Aerospace and Defense, Automotive, Industrial, Medical, Railway and Energy.</strong></p>\r\n
              <strong> </strong>Founded in 1921, CROUZET is an independent manufacturer of mechatronic components with €160m in turnover. Based in France with a strong industrial &amp; commercial presence in Europe, North America and Asia, CROUZET is the preferred partner for major players in highly demanding industries.\r\n
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              With over 100 years of experience, CROUZET has developed long-standing relationships with Tier 1 customers in the aerospace, automotivee and transportation industries and is present on key OEMs platforms such as A320, A350, B737MAX, Rafale, H-145 orH-160.\r\n
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              CROUZET has built unique industrial capabilities combining high and low series production to fully customized solutions, operational excellence and a territorial and international distribution and deployment network for its products. CROUZET and its c.1, 300 employees have therefore all the required expertise to embrace the technological transformation of the aerospace industry, especially with regards to the development of electrical aircrafts.\r\n
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              This new chapter for CROUZET will focus on further developing proximity with key OEMs, leveraging Tikehau Ace Capital extensive knowledge of the aerospace industry and accelerating external growth through buy and build opportunities in a very fragmented market.\r\n
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              <strong>Thomas Boulman</strong>, partner at LBO France, said:<em> "CROUZET is a key manufacturer for demanding industries such as transportation, medical, energy or building. The diversity of market applications they serve brings a remarkable robustness in the face of crisis; during which the company growth remains solid - sustained by a strong demand for vehicle electrification, building electrification and machinery electrification."</em>\r\n
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              <em> </em><em>"This project is an excellent opportunity to accelerate our international development. The group, strengthened by the financial power of its shareholders and led by the management team in place, will fast forward the operational &amp; sales excellence deployment to new geographies and markets." </em>says <strong>David Arragon</strong>, CEO of CROUZET.\r\n
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              <em> </em><em>"CROUZET is a strategic supplier for the French Aerospace &amp; Defense supply chain and a key player to consolidate the electrical &amp; electronic supplier industry; Tikehau Ace Capital is proud to succeed to LBO FRANCE as controlling shareholder and to accompany CROUZET in this new growth chapter." </em>said <strong>Marwan Lahoud</strong>, Executive Chairman and <strong>Franck Crépin</strong>, Managing Director – Tikehau Ace Capital.\r\n
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              <em>“As an active shareholder, we are very pleased to partner with Crouzet in its new development phase alongside Tikehau Ace Capital and Société Générale Capital Partenaires. We are fully convinced of the group’s strategic positioning and of the management team’s ability to deliver ambitious growth objectives.” </em>add <strong>Eric Lefebvre</strong>, Managing Director and <strong>Samuel Dalens</strong>, Investment Director – Bpifrance Large Cap.\r\n
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              <em>“We are also delighted to support this new stage of Crouzet's development, driven by an experienced management team and supported by a trio of investors particularly suited to the strategy presented,”</em> says <strong>Cédric Camy-Debat</strong>, Investment Director – Société Générale Capital Partenaires.\r\n
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              The transaction remains subject to satisfaction of customary signing and closing conditions, and the parties expect to close mid-2022.
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              <strong>Press Release</strong>\r\n
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              <strong>Paris, 10 March 2022</strong>\r\n
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              <strong>Origine in tandem with LBO France for its first buy-out</strong>\r\n
              <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>LBO France, through its Small Caps Opportunities II fund, announces the acquisition of a majority stake in the French company Origine alongside the management team, led by Yves Amiel and Rémi Lefèvre, and Nouvel Atlas, the investment vehicle of the Lemarchand family (founders of the <em>Nature &amp; Découvertes</em> group).</strong></p>\r\n
              Origine was founded in 2012 by Yves Amiel, Pierre-Henri Morel and Rémi Lefèvre. It is a pure DNVB ("digital-native vertical brand") that designs, produces and markets – exclusively via its website – high-end mechanical bikes. The company designs road, gravel and mountain bikes with an average price above €3,000 and has experienced exponential revenue growth since inception, with a notable acceleration since 2019. In 2021, the company sold around 5,500 bikes and is targeting 7,700 in 2022. Featuring an innovative D2C business model, encompassing three activities (design, manufacturing and sales), the company furthermore allows each customer to perfectly adapt their bikes to their desires and requirements – technically, dimensionally and aesthetically, via its online configurator.\r\n
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              In a highly fragmented premium bicycle market, Origine has managed to consolidate significant market shares in each of its segments, with a leading position in the fastest growing segment – gravel – wherein Origine has established itself as the reference player in France. Firmly committed to the quality of their products, the founders were able to rely on tenured relationships with best-in class component suppliers, notably developed during Yves Amiel's previous adventure in the bicycle industry.\r\n
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              The first contacts between LBO France and the founders were established in June 2021. A majority, proprietary and non-intermediated transaction progressively took shape over time, allowing for the development of a relationship of mutual and sincere trust. The stakeholders of the operation are all fully committed to the development plan management carefully thought through: range densification, acceleration of international development and continued market shares gains in France. The construction of a new factory will enable the industrialization of customization and the expansion of production capacity – without changing the company's roots (in the north of France).\r\n
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              The investment of LBO France – alongside which Nouvel Atlas, the investment vehicle of the Lemarchand family (founding family of Nature &amp; Découvertes group) dedicated to outdoor activities and education – and the recourse to a unitranche debt arranged by Omnes Capital allows for the exit of one of the founding partners – Pierre-Henri Morel – in support of the managerial transition. This acquisition debt will be complemented by loans already secured with trusted banking partners to finance the ambitious construction of the new production facility. Yves Amiel and Rémi Lefèvre, the two other founding partners, significantly reinvest in the operation and will lead the company's development.\r\n
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              <strong>Jean-Marie Leroy, Partner and Head of Small Cap at LBO France</strong>, comments: <em>« We were particularly attracted by the positioning and business model of Origine. We are delighted to embark on the Origine journey alongside Yves Amiel and Rémi Lefèvre: an attractive growth story, supported by an innovative business model and a genuine know-how, which seamlessly results in a strong attachment of the customers to the brand and its products.»</em>\r\n
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              <em> </em><strong>Yves Amiel, CEO of Origine</strong>, adds: « <em>After 10 years of growth, it was important for Origine to be able to rely on first-rate partners in order to further our expansion, leveraging and always improving customer satisfaction. In order to do so, we have to invest both in the expansion of our production capacity and first and foremost, in the development of ever more efficient, reliable and enjoyable bikes and wheels. This growth will be supported by the expertise of LBO France, in particular through their operational performance team, in this pivotal stage of our company's development. »</em>\r\n
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              <strong>Nicolas Noël, Principal at Omnes</strong>, expands: « <em>With its innovative positioning and direct approach, Origine leads its passionate teams towards a common goal: customer satisfaction. With the success of its recent product launches, Origine perceives every day the recognition of its products' quality by customers. Its development plan for the coming years remains centered on this foundation for success. We are delighted to be able to support them alongside LBO France.</em> <em>»</em>
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              <strong>Rome, 31 </strong> <strong>January</strong> <strong> 2022</strong>  – <strong> EnergeaLBO</strong>  – LBO France's  team dedicated to climate resilience infrastructure  invesments – brings live VITA Superbonus.\r\n
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              <strong> </strong>The program, developed in Italy within the VITA credit platform pivoting solutions from the Decreto Rilancio, gives access to different categories of investors superior returns from investments in debt of structural improvement and energy efficiency projects on residential and commercial properties, while offering general contractors and construction companies a flexible bridge financing  opportunity, alternative to the traditional banking channel.\r\n
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              Under the program, italian SMEs will issue bonds and use the bonds proceeds to finance construction costs. The tax credits, generated from discounting the works, as provided for by the Decreto Rilancio, are transferred to primary offtakers through dedicated agreements. The bonds have an 18 months term and, with the controls and in-depth checks carried out on each file by the NSA Group, are guaranteed  by the Fondo Centrale di Garanzia managed by Mediocredito Centrale. VITA Superbonus operates through a risk-tranched capital stack,  including equity, mezzanine and senior capital, tailored to the the needs of different types of investors, such as specialized funds and banks.\r\n
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              VITA Superbonus will operate through  the Property Improvements Bonds subfund series of the FIPS VITA fund. The first subscription targets about 20  "mini-green bonds", for a value of  about  €  100milioni. The senior risk was underwritten by IMI – CIB of  Intesa Sanpaolo, the junior risks by funds managed by  Azimut,  P&amp;G Spa, Glennmont,  Phinance, and by LBO France itself, which is also Manager of the vehicle.\r\n
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              VITA Superbonus is positioned as a real partnership platform between various stakeholders - including building  owners, small and medium-sized enterprises,institutional andnon-institutional investors - which offers companies in the sector a turnkey solution  where the tax credit represents the <em>collateral</em> and not the trade objective.\r\n
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              VITA Superbonus pursues 5 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as it facilitates the creation of affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy systems; helps the creation ofjobs; improves the quality of the Italian building heritage by making it safer, more durable and sustainable,stimulating the adoption of concrete measures  to combat climate change.\r\n
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              <strong>Pietro Zerauschek, Head</strong> <strong> of </strong> <strong>EnergeaLBO,</strong> commented: <em>"VITA</em> <em> Superbonus represents </em>a unique and innovative solution to meet <em>the</em> <em>needs</em> <em>of professional investors looking for </em>alternative solutions with a superior <em>risk/return profile,</em> <em>contributing to  the </em> <em>innovations </em> <em>introduced by the Government with the Decreto Rilancio as recently </em> <em>extended.</em> <em>On the basis of the demand we are </em>already working on <em>expanding the opportunity both on the capital side (also thru alternative structures) and to additional contractors.</em> <em>The success of the initiative is a proof of the effectiveness of EnergeaLBO</em> specialized <em>structured credit solutions </em>for climate<em>resilience."</em>
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          <h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>LBO France, a multi-specialist investment platform, </strong><strong>strengthens its ESG and Investor Relations expertise</strong></h2>\r\n
          <strong>Paris, July 12, 2022 – LBO France strengthens its ESG and Investor Relations teams with the arrival of Stanislas de Kertanguy as Head of ESG and Feng Zhao as Managing Director in the Investor Relations team.</strong>\r\n
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          <strong>ESG and climate, a strategic priority</strong>\r\n
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          The recruitment of Stanislas de Kertanguy is in line with the consolidation and acceleration of LBO France's focus on ESG and climate.\r\n
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          Stanislas de Kertanguy has nearly 13 years of experience in ESG, climate and sustainable finance, including 11 years at PwC France in the Sustainable Development department. He has assisted several investment funds as well as major French institutions in their CSR and climate strategies and conducted numerous due diligences on the subject. He has also led several ESG training courses offered to France Invest members and participated in the writing of methodological guides on sustainable finance. Stanislas has also advised leading listed companies on ESG and climate change communication with their investors. Stanislas is a graduate of Sciences Po Paris and of the University Pierre et Marie Curie-Paris VI.\r\n
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          Reporting directly to the new CEO, Stanislas de Kertanguy will be responsible for supporting the teams in the implementation of the ESG, climate and Impact roadmaps so that these themes permeate all of the platform's activities. He will be particularly involved in the implementation of the Newstone Impact Fund, dedicated to real estate and construction start-ups, which is positioned on three specific themes: energy and environmental transition, inclusiveness and urbanization, and sustainable infrastructure.\r\n
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          "<em>I am very pleased to welcome Stanislas de Kertanguy to LBO France. A pioneer in ESG, LBO France is one of the founding members of the international climate initiative and one of the first signatories of the France Invest charter for parity. With the support of Stanislas de Kertanguy, we will continue to accelerate our work on ESG and climate change, two issues that are at the heart of my strategic priorities</em>" says <strong>Stéphanie Casciola</strong>, CEO of LBO France.\r\n
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          <strong>Strengthening relationship with international investors</strong>\r\n
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          <strong> </strong>In order to pursue its geographic expansion strategy and consolidate its foreign investor base, LBO France is also recruiting Feng Zhao to the Investor Relations team. Feng Zhao has been involved in cross border transactions for 6 years, working on the establishment of European companies in China. Previously, Feng Zhao worked for the Edmond de Rothschild Group in China, in Private Equity and Asset Management divisions. He graduated from Shanghai International Studies University and holds a Master of Business from ISG in Paris, France.  With 12 years of transaction experience in Europe and China, including 8 years in Private Equity, Feng Zhao will support the development of relationships with foreign investors, particularly in Asia, reporting to Sophie Chateau, Partner in charge of Investor Relations.\r\n
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          "<em>I am delighted that Feng Zhao is joining the Investor Relations team. Based in Luxembourg, Feng will help us expand our investor base in Europe and consolidate the relationships we have established with Asian investors to support our geographic expansion strategy</em>" said <strong>Sophie Chateau</strong>, Partner in charge of Investor Relations.
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          <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>LBO France evolves in its governance and capital structure </strong><strong>and appoints Stéphanie Casciola as Chief Executive Officer</strong></p>\r\n
          <strong>Paris, June 27, 2022 – LBO France, a multi-specialist investment platform, announces the appointment of Stéphanie Casciola as CEO, drawing a new milestone in its governance and capital structure evolution.</strong>\r\n
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          &nbsp;\r\n
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          <strong>An evolution in governance and capital structure</strong>\r\n
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          Stéphanie Casciola joined LBO France in 2003 and is now one of the firm's key figures. She created the Real Estate activity as she arrived and actively participated in transforming LBO France into a multi-specialist investment platform.\r\n
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          With Stéphanie Casciola’s appointment, 30% of the capital held by Robert Daussun is to be sold to part of the management team and three new Partners: Sophie Chateau, in charge of Investor Relations since 2015, Arthur Bernardin, in charge of the LBO small cap activity in Italy since 2017, and Valéry Huot, in charge of the Venture - digital health activity since 2016.\r\n
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          This first step in LBO France’s evolution favors transmission to the team in place and anchors the fundamentals that have rooted its success and uniqueness : a wise and passionate investor approach combining agility and creativity with pragmatism and rigorous execution, an entrepreneurial and committed spirit dedicated to projects and companies.\r\n
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          All along this first-phase transition, Robert Daussun will continue to bring his experience, network and strategic vision to the benefit of the firm as Chairman of the company and President of the various investment committees.\r\n
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          <strong>Stéphanie Casciola</strong>, new CEO of LBO France, states: "<em>This appointment marks a new milestone for LBO France. In 20 exciting years, the Company has gone from being a pioneer in private equity to a fully operational multi-specialist platform.”</em> She adds, "<em>I am proud to develop LBO France further through the know-how and driving force of the team and with an integrated &amp; ambitious ESG policy in all investment strategies</em>.”\r\n
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          <strong>A long-term strategy to develop a multi-specialist platform</strong>\r\n
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          <strong> </strong>In 2003, LBO France was the first company to set up an investment platform, extending  its private equity range to small caps and real estate activities. Since 2016, LBO France has reached a new milestone in the evolution of its model and adopted a multi-specialist platform strategy in France and in Italy : promising business niches have been successively added, such as digital health in venture, proptech in real estate, infra debt and listed shares. LBO France is also expanding in targeted, high-potential geographic areas, especially in French-speaking Africa.\r\n
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          In this context, the new CEO Stéphanie Casciola will aim to consolidate and accelerate the development of LBO France platform, which stands out for its agility, its ability to anticipate changes and seize opportunities in a fast-changing economy.\r\n
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          "<em>In 35 years of existence, LBO France has constantly reinvented itself by taking advantage of opportunities that arose in the market. Our diversification strategy, launched in 2003, has borne fruits in our unlisted investment businesses since private equity now accounts for only about half of the assets under management. LBO France, originally a local, single-market player, has become a multi-business, multi-country platform. I am fully confident in Stéphanie Casciola to cultivate this pioneering spirit at LBO France and to provide new impetus in the years to come</em>" said <strong>Robert Daussun</strong>, Chairman of LBO France.\r\n
          \r\n
          In order to enhance this collective spirit  and give it all its strength, Stéphanie Casciola will rely on seasoned, long-standing Partners, and on expert teams in their field, with a solid track-record.
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          <strong>Press Release</strong>\r\n
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          Paris, June 16<sup>th</sup>, 2022\r\n
          <p style="text-align: center;"><strong> </strong><strong>LBO France &amp; Yarpa announce the sale of McIntosh Group,the Leader in Premium Consumer HiFi Equipment, to Highlander Partners</strong></p>\r\n
          <strong> </strong><strong>Paris, June 16<sup>th</sup>, 2022</strong><strong> – LBO France, a leading private equity firm, alongside with Yarpa, an Italian investment firm, announced today the sale of McIntosh Group</strong>\r\n
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          McIntosh Group has been a leader in the high-end home audio category for decades and today manufactures and globally distributes the world’s finest amplifiers, speakers, turntables and other audio products under several renowned brands. The Group is anchored by the legendary <strong>McIntosh</strong> and <strong>Sonus Faber </strong>brands known for incomparable design, product quality and consumer experiences.\r\n
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          Since 1949, <strong>McIntosh </strong>amplifiers have been engineered and handcrafted in Binghamton, New York and have undergone an iconic history, having powered events ranging from presidential inaugurations to Woodstock. McIntosh amps are globally renowned both for their beautiful signature design – classic tubes, switches and the beloved blue metered faceplate – as well as their unparalleled, powerful audio quality.\r\n
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          The Group also features <strong>Sonus Faber</strong>, a luxury designer and manufacturer of ultra-premium speakers. Based in Arcugnano, North of Italy, Sonus Faber offers a range of products spanning from masterfully designed loudspeakers to custom installed solutions and cutting-edge wireless streaming speakers. Like McIntosh, Sonus Faber products are both incredible technology and works of art; revered by audiophiles and design-minded consumers alike.\r\n
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          In addition, McIntosh Group provides fully integrated distribution services across North America for brands such as Pro-Ject (premium turntables), Rotel (premium amplifiers and electronics), and Bassocontinuo (Italian-crafted audio racks).\r\n
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          Under the ownership of LBO France, the group has operated a full transformation of its business model, implemented by a reinforced management team with the arrival of Jeff Poggi as co-CEO in 2017 alongside the historical co-CEO Charlie Randall. Over the past five years, the Group has strengthened its direct presence in Europe, replicating the North American direct distribution model in the UK and Benelux, through two targeted acquisitions, and is now actively targeting High Net Worth Individuals through the custom installation segment and new active lifestyle speakers such as the recently launched Omnia product. It has also significantly reshuffled its brand portfolio, having sold Audio Research and got awarded the Rotel distribution contract in North America. In addition, the Group now boasts a thriving automotive business, providing audio technology for select premium models, including the Jeep Grand Wagoneer and Grand Cherokee under the McIntosh brand and the Maserati Grecale and MC20 under Sonus Faber, creating a key pillar to the Group.\r\n
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          <strong>Jacques Franchi &amp; Arthur Bernardin, Partners of LBO France,</strong> said: “<em>We are very proud to have participated in McIntosh Group construction, alongside a fantastic management team, with great successes such as the Jeep and Maserati contracts, and a compelling financial performance over the past few years, enabling the Group to strengthen its leadership on the market. McIntosh is now ideally positioned to continue its growth strategy over the next few years.</em>”\r\n
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          <strong>Jeff Poggi and Charles Randall, co-CEOs of the McIntosh Group</strong> commented<strong>, “</strong>We have worked hand-in-hand with LBO France: they have encouraged us to enter new market segments though organic growth and supported in the implementation of our strategic initiatives with targeted acquisitions. This has enabled a transformation of the McIntosh group, achieving great operational and financial results and building the future of the group, well prepared for our next journey with our new shareholder.”
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          <strong>Press release</strong>\r\n
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          Rome, June 14 2022\r\n
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          <strong> </strong>\r\n
          <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>LBO France rolls-out the second phase of its VITA programme to raise up to €150 million for the greening of Italy's building stock</strong></p>\r\n
          <strong>Energea, LBO France’s Rome-based Infra Debt team dedicated to climate transition infrastructure investments, has kicked-off the second phase of its VITA programme.</strong>\r\n
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          Willing to promote the energy transition, Italy launched the National Relaunch and Resilience Plan (NRRP) in 2020, an ambitious programme that grants very significant tax incentives.\r\n
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          One of its significant schemes is the "<strong>Superbonus</strong>", so called because the tax reduction granted is up to 110% of the expenses actually incurred for renovations that <strong>improve the energy performance of buildings </strong>(insulation, heating, windows, etc.). This negotiable tax credit can be transferred fully or in part to third parties in order to facilitate the financing of these works.\r\n
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          In this context, Energea, LBO France's Infra Debt team, has launched the <strong>VITA</strong> programme, a Specialised Professional Fund (SPF) dedicated to finance Italian SMEs that carry out energy renovation works. With a maximum maturity of 18 months, the bonds issued by the fund are guaranteed by the Fondo Centrale di Garanzia for SMEs managed by Mediocredito Centrale and are paid off through the sell of tax credits linked to the realised works.\r\n
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          The first phase of this programme, launched last February, has enabled to subscribe to <strong>18 green bonds</strong> within only 8 weeks, amounting around <strong>€100 million</strong> (20% of all “sustainable” bonds issued in Italy to date by unlisted Italian SMEs<a href="#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1">[1]</a>).\r\n
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          Given the growing demand among building owners, SMEs, and institutional and private investors, <strong>Energea</strong>, the LBO France’s Infra debt team, has rolled-out the <strong>second phase</strong> of its VITA programme, with an initial amount of €75 million, to be <strong>potentially increased to €150 million. </strong>The senior tranche is taken by Banca IMI (the Banca Intesa Sanpaolo’s investment banking arm). Equity  risk is subscribed by funds managed by Glenmont Partners-Nuveen, P&amp;G and Azimut Funds, as well as by LBO France which is also is PIB funds manager.\r\n
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          <em> </em><strong>Pietro Zerauschek, head of Energea, LBO France’s Infra debt team, said</strong><em>: “We are very pleased with the cooperation between the stakeholders that help us close the first phase of VITA programme in record time. The funds are targeted at the building sector, backbone of Italy's economy. This second phase continues offering professional investors a financing solution that is low in volatility and <strong>high in sustainability and environmental impact</strong>.”</em>\r\n
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          The VITA programme series contributes to several of the UN's sustainable development goals (SDGs), including SDG 13 (Climate action), SDG 7 (Affordable and clean energy), SDG 11 (Sustainable cities and communities) and SDG 8 (Decent work and economic growth). The programme also creates ESG value in multiple dimensions, helping create jobs and modernise the Italian building stock through concrete measures to combat climate change. The programme also complies with the Green Bond Principles as defined in the European Green Bond Standard.\r\n
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          <a href="#_ftnref1" name="_ftn1">[1]</a> Source: BeBeez, <em>April 2022</em>
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          <strong>Press release</strong><em>\r\n
          Paris, June 2<sup>nd</sup> 2022</em>\r\n
          <h2 style="text-align: center;">Diabeloop, key player in therapeutic AI applied to insulin delivery, announces 70 million euros new financing round to accelerate its international expansion</h2>\r\n
          <h3>High-growth diabetes company Diabeloop closes its Series C financing round - led by LBO France, joined by Terumo Corporation, Innovacom and backed by Diabeloop’s historical partners - to power the company’s commercial roll-out and global expansion.</h3>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
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          The company, an Automated Insulin Delivery pioneer, develops machine-learning software for diabetes treatment. Its highly sophisticated algorithms are integrated into easy-to-use products helping facilitate chronic disease management impacting patients' clinical outcomes and their quality of life.\r\n
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          Diabeloop has seen impressive growth in the last few years with two products on the European market, rapidly approaching 10,000 equipped patients one year after commercial launch and major developments with various device partners.\r\n
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          The first closed-loop solutions commercialized by Diabeloop offer personalized management for Type 1 (DBLG1) and highly unstable Type 1 diabetes (DBL-hu). By connecting a Continuous Glucose Monitoring device (CGM) and an insulin pump, Diabeloop's world-leading algorithms analyze data in real time and automate insulin delivery. It transforms the lives of people with diabetes by taking over many of the therapeutic decisions that used to fall to patients.\r\n
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          <strong> </strong><strong>Erik Huneker</strong>, founder &amp; CEO of Diabeloop, declares: “<em>Being able in 2021 to bring the benefits of our products to thousands of patients and hearing their enthusiasm, is why all of us at Diabeloop work so hard. The financing round announced today recognizes the team’s successes, and more importantly, the great opportunities ahead.”</em><em>  </em>\r\n
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          The financing round is led by prominent private equity player <strong>LBO France</strong>. The Venture division of the sustainability-conscious private equity fund is a European leader in digital health, supporting young companies with ambitious projects showing international footprints.\r\n
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          <em>“Diabeloop’s team has developed a unique data driven product that has the potential to revolutionize the daily life of millions of diabetic patients by taking away most of their daily mental burden and significantly improving the control of their disease. We are eager to join the investor base and help the company become a global leader in diabetes closed-loop software solutions,” </em>says <strong>Valery Huot</strong>, Partner, Head of Venture at LBO France.\r\n
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          &nbsp;\r\n
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          <strong>Press Release</strong>\r\n
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          <strong>Paris &amp; Milan, April 12<sup>th</sup>, 2022</strong>\r\n
          <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>LBO France, through its Small Caps Opportunities II fund, has reached an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Astidental Bquadro, a leading Italian distributor of consumables and equipment for dentists, dental laboratories and dental clinic networks</strong></p>\r\n
          Gioconda, the Italian subsidiary of LBO France, announced today that it has reached an agreement to acquire a majority stake, through the Small Caps Opportunities II fund, in Astidental Bquadro, an Italian company specialized in the distribution of dental consumables and equipment for dentists, dental laboratories and dental clinic networks.\r\n
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          The transaction is performed alongside the two shareholders Paolo Gibellino and Franco Ravanetti, as well as the management of the company that, at operational level, will continue to be led by Paolo Gibellino, as President and CEO.\r\n
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          Founded in the 80s in Asti (Italy) and led by the actual management team since 2014, Astidental, owner of the Bquadro brand, has become one of the leading distributors of consumables and equipment for the dental sector thanks to its reliability and value added after-sales service that includes several tools and software adapted to each customer segment. Astidental has currently more than 130 employees and has grown significantly since its foundation thanks to strategic initiatives and to the acquisition of two distributors, Athena in 2017 and Alpha in 2019, which alongside organic growth, has enabled the company to almost double its turnover since 2014.\r\n
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          Over the past few years, the company has successfully developed its business focusing on digital solutions and vertical integration and has strengthened its competitive positioning achieving a widespread presence on the Italian territory thanks to its highly trained sales team. One of the key success factors of the company lies in its wide product offering that includes, among the others, its proprietary brands Advan, dedicated to implantology, Prodonto, its private label dedicated to consumables and Atom for digital products.\r\n
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          The investment of LBO France alongside the management will allow Astidental to accelerate its growth and to keep consolidating its geographical coverage both through organic growth, also thanks to its proprietary brands, and through potential acquisitions in Italy and abroad.\r\n
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          <strong>Chiara Venezia, Investment Director of Gioconda, Italian subsidiary of LBO France, </strong>said: “<em>We are delighted to support Astidental in this new development phase. Since our very first meeting we have been impressed by the determination and the clear-cut growth strategy outlined by the management team, which has enabled the group to grow year after year, gaining market shares from its competitors. Astidental has been able to establish itself as an Italian market leader for dental products distribution thanks to a customized approach developed for each customer segment, to a wide range of quality products and, above all, to innovative solutions and excellent after-sales service. We are very proud to work alongside Paolo Gibellino, Eric Demichelis, Mirella Giachino and the whole team with the goal of becoming the undisputed leader in the Italian market thanks to an important strategy of proprietary product development as well as the aggregation of other market players.”</em>\r\n
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          <strong>Arthur Bernardin, Partner of LBO France/Gioconda,</strong> said: “<em>Astidental perfectly fits with SCO II's investment strategy: investing in beautiful Italian and French companies that are leading players on a growing market, with a highly talented management team which is investing in the project alongside us, in order to support them in their ambitious growth plan. This investment is the fourth of the SCO II fund, which has already been invested at 50% in 18 months, showing the strong deployment capacity of our French-Italian team.</em>”\r\n
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          <strong>Paolo Gibellino, President and CEO of Astidental</strong> added: “<em>The entry of LBO France in our capital through the SCO II fund is a great opportunity for the Astidental group. We will be supported in our growth plan by a partner with significant financial resources to make acquisitions, excellent skills in the field of distribution, an international vision, and who has demonstrated great capacity for empathetic integration, which has been translated into subsequent success with Italian companies. I am sure that they will be decisive with their strategic and operational support to allow Astidental Bquadro Group to get a strong acceleration of its development plan, first in Italy and then in the international market.”</em>
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          <strong>Tikehau Ace Capital, along with Bpifrance and Société Générale Capital Partenaires entered into exclusive negotiations with LBO France for the acquisition of CROUZET</strong>\r\n
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          Paris and Valence – April 4, 2022\r\n
          <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Tikehau Ace Capital, along with Bpifrance and Société Générale Capital Partenaires, have entered into exclusive negotiations with LBO France to acquire 100% capital of CROUZET, a specialized manufacturer of mechatronic components for demanding markets such as Aerospace and Defense, Automotive, Industrial, Medical, Railway and Energy.</strong></p>\r\n
          <strong> </strong>Founded in 1921, CROUZET is an independent manufacturer of mechatronic components with €160m in turnover. Based in France with a strong industrial &amp; commercial presence in Europe, North America and Asia, CROUZET is the preferred partner for major players in highly demanding industries.\r\n
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          With over 100 years of experience, CROUZET has developed long-standing relationships with Tier 1 customers in the aerospace, automotivee and transportation industries and is present on key OEMs platforms such as A320, A350, B737MAX, Rafale, H-145 orH-160.\r\n
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          CROUZET has built unique industrial capabilities combining high and low series production to fully customized solutions, operational excellence and a territorial and international distribution and deployment network for its products. CROUZET and its c.1, 300 employees have therefore all the required expertise to embrace the technological transformation of the aerospace industry, especially with regards to the development of electrical aircrafts.\r\n
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          This new chapter for CROUZET will focus on further developing proximity with key OEMs, leveraging Tikehau Ace Capital extensive knowledge of the aerospace industry and accelerating external growth through buy and build opportunities in a very fragmented market.\r\n
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          <strong>Thomas Boulman</strong>, partner at LBO France, said:<em> "CROUZET is a key manufacturer for demanding industries such as transportation, medical, energy or building. The diversity of market applications they serve brings a remarkable robustness in the face of crisis; during which the company growth remains solid - sustained by a strong demand for vehicle electrification, building electrification and machinery electrification."</em>\r\n
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          <em> </em><em>"This project is an excellent opportunity to accelerate our international development. The group, strengthened by the financial power of its shareholders and led by the management team in place, will fast forward the operational &amp; sales excellence deployment to new geographies and markets." </em>says <strong>David Arragon</strong>, CEO of CROUZET.\r\n
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          <em> </em><em>"CROUZET is a strategic supplier for the French Aerospace &amp; Defense supply chain and a key player to consolidate the electrical &amp; electronic supplier industry; Tikehau Ace Capital is proud to succeed to LBO FRANCE as controlling shareholder and to accompany CROUZET in this new growth chapter." </em>said <strong>Marwan Lahoud</strong>, Executive Chairman and <strong>Franck Crépin</strong>, Managing Director – Tikehau Ace Capital.\r\n
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          <em>“As an active shareholder, we are very pleased to partner with Crouzet in its new development phase alongside Tikehau Ace Capital and Société Générale Capital Partenaires. We are fully convinced of the group’s strategic positioning and of the management team’s ability to deliver ambitious growth objectives.” </em>add <strong>Eric Lefebvre</strong>, Managing Director and <strong>Samuel Dalens</strong>, Investment Director – Bpifrance Large Cap.\r\n
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          <em>“We are also delighted to support this new stage of Crouzet's development, driven by an experienced management team and supported by a trio of investors particularly suited to the strategy presented,”</em> says <strong>Cédric Camy-Debat</strong>, Investment Director – Société Générale Capital Partenaires.\r\n
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          The transaction remains subject to satisfaction of customary signing and closing conditions, and the parties expect to close mid-2022.
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          <strong>Press Release</strong>\r\n
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          <strong>Paris, 10 March 2022</strong>\r\n
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          <strong>Origine in tandem with LBO France for its first buy-out</strong>\r\n
          <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>LBO France, through its Small Caps Opportunities II fund, announces the acquisition of a majority stake in the French company Origine alongside the management team, led by Yves Amiel and Rémi Lefèvre, and Nouvel Atlas, the investment vehicle of the Lemarchand family (founders of the <em>Nature &amp; Découvertes</em> group).</strong></p>\r\n
          Origine was founded in 2012 by Yves Amiel, Pierre-Henri Morel and Rémi Lefèvre. It is a pure DNVB ("digital-native vertical brand") that designs, produces and markets – exclusively via its website – high-end mechanical bikes. The company designs road, gravel and mountain bikes with an average price above €3,000 and has experienced exponential revenue growth since inception, with a notable acceleration since 2019. In 2021, the company sold around 5,500 bikes and is targeting 7,700 in 2022. Featuring an innovative D2C business model, encompassing three activities (design, manufacturing and sales), the company furthermore allows each customer to perfectly adapt their bikes to their desires and requirements – technically, dimensionally and aesthetically, via its online configurator.\r\n
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          In a highly fragmented premium bicycle market, Origine has managed to consolidate significant market shares in each of its segments, with a leading position in the fastest growing segment – gravel – wherein Origine has established itself as the reference player in France. Firmly committed to the quality of their products, the founders were able to rely on tenured relationships with best-in class component suppliers, notably developed during Yves Amiel's previous adventure in the bicycle industry.\r\n
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          The first contacts between LBO France and the founders were established in June 2021. A majority, proprietary and non-intermediated transaction progressively took shape over time, allowing for the development of a relationship of mutual and sincere trust. The stakeholders of the operation are all fully committed to the development plan management carefully thought through: range densification, acceleration of international development and continued market shares gains in France. The construction of a new factory will enable the industrialization of customization and the expansion of production capacity – without changing the company's roots (in the north of France).\r\n
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          The investment of LBO France – alongside which Nouvel Atlas, the investment vehicle of the Lemarchand family (founding family of Nature &amp; Découvertes group) dedicated to outdoor activities and education – and the recourse to a unitranche debt arranged by Omnes Capital allows for the exit of one of the founding partners – Pierre-Henri Morel – in support of the managerial transition. This acquisition debt will be complemented by loans already secured with trusted banking partners to finance the ambitious construction of the new production facility. Yves Amiel and Rémi Lefèvre, the two other founding partners, significantly reinvest in the operation and will lead the company's development.\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>Jean-Marie Leroy, Partner and Head of Small Cap at LBO France</strong>, comments: <em>« We were particularly attracted by the positioning and business model of Origine. We are delighted to embark on the Origine journey alongside Yves Amiel and Rémi Lefèvre: an attractive growth story, supported by an innovative business model and a genuine know-how, which seamlessly results in a strong attachment of the customers to the brand and its products.»</em>\r\n
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          <em> </em><strong>Yves Amiel, CEO of Origine</strong>, adds: « <em>After 10 years of growth, it was important for Origine to be able to rely on first-rate partners in order to further our expansion, leveraging and always improving customer satisfaction. In order to do so, we have to invest both in the expansion of our production capacity and first and foremost, in the development of ever more efficient, reliable and enjoyable bikes and wheels. This growth will be supported by the expertise of LBO France, in particular through their operational performance team, in this pivotal stage of our company's development. »</em>\r\n
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          <strong>Nicolas Noël, Principal at Omnes</strong>, expands: « <em>With its innovative positioning and direct approach, Origine leads its passionate teams towards a common goal: customer satisfaction. With the success of its recent product launches, Origine perceives every day the recognition of its products' quality by customers. Its development plan for the coming years remains centered on this foundation for success. We are delighted to be able to support them alongside LBO France.</em> <em>»</em>
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          <strong>Rome, 31 </strong> <strong>January</strong> <strong> 2022</strong>  – <strong> EnergeaLBO</strong>  – LBO France's  team dedicated to climate resilience infrastructure  invesments – brings live VITA Superbonus.\r\n
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          <strong> </strong>The program, developed in Italy within the VITA credit platform pivoting solutions from the Decreto Rilancio, gives access to different categories of investors superior returns from investments in debt of structural improvement and energy efficiency projects on residential and commercial properties, while offering general contractors and construction companies a flexible bridge financing  opportunity, alternative to the traditional banking channel.\r\n
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          Under the program, italian SMEs will issue bonds and use the bonds proceeds to finance construction costs. The tax credits, generated from discounting the works, as provided for by the Decreto Rilancio, are transferred to primary offtakers through dedicated agreements. The bonds have an 18 months term and, with the controls and in-depth checks carried out on each file by the NSA Group, are guaranteed  by the Fondo Centrale di Garanzia managed by Mediocredito Centrale. VITA Superbonus operates through a risk-tranched capital stack,  including equity, mezzanine and senior capital, tailored to the the needs of different types of investors, such as specialized funds and banks.\r\n
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          VITA Superbonus will operate through  the Property Improvements Bonds subfund series of the FIPS VITA fund. The first subscription targets about 20  "mini-green bonds", for a value of  about  €  100milioni. The senior risk was underwritten by IMI – CIB of  Intesa Sanpaolo, the junior risks by funds managed by  Azimut,  P&amp;G Spa, Glennmont,  Phinance, and by LBO France itself, which is also Manager of the vehicle.\r\n
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          VITA Superbonus is positioned as a real partnership platform between various stakeholders - including building  owners, small and medium-sized enterprises,institutional andnon-institutional investors - which offers companies in the sector a turnkey solution  where the tax credit represents the <em>collateral</em> and not the trade objective.\r\n
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          VITA Superbonus pursues 5 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as it facilitates the creation of affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy systems; helps the creation ofjobs; improves the quality of the Italian building heritage by making it safer, more durable and sustainable,stimulating the adoption of concrete measures  to combat climate change.\r\n
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          &nbsp;\r\n
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          <strong>Pietro Zerauschek, Head</strong> <strong> of </strong> <strong>EnergeaLBO,</strong> commented: <em>"VITA</em> <em> Superbonus represents </em>a unique and innovative solution to meet <em>the</em> <em>needs</em> <em>of professional investors looking for </em>alternative solutions with a superior <em>risk/return profile,</em> <em>contributing to  the </em> <em>innovations </em> <em>introduced by the Government with the Decreto Rilancio as recently </em> <em>extended.</em> <em>On the basis of the demand we are </em>already working on <em>expanding the opportunity both on the capital side (also thru alternative structures) and to additional contractors.</em> <em>The success of the initiative is a proof of the effectiveness of EnergeaLBO</em> specialized <em>structured credit solutions </em>for climate<em>resilience."</em>
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