Acquisition of Amosdec by Avnet

With more than 15 years of experience and a turnover of almost € 60m, Amosdec stands as a leader on the French market for software distribution and software virtualization solutions, a range of products meant primarily for infrastructures and resource management storage. As such Amosdec was one of the French pioneers in cloud computing solutions.

In 2011, Amosdec is assisted by Trianon in negotiating its acquisition by U.S.'s electronic components giant Avnet Inc., part NYSE's "Fortune 500". Through this strategic move, Amosdec intents to speed and strengthen its relationship with global clients and suppliers.

Acquisition of shares in Soft Company by Edmond de Rotschild

Founded in 1991, Soft Company offers its clients a wide range of IT consulting and engineering solutions, particularly in the financial sector (banking, insurance). Hiring more than 230 people, Soft Company made a net revenue of € 20m and is now well on its way to fulfill its goal of making it € 40m by 2015.

In 2010, Trianon acted as a trusted advisor to the two founders of Soft Company, in an OBO operation which saw fund Edmond de Rothschild Investment Partners enter the company's capital and thus acquire a key rôle in Soft Company's future development.

Acquisition of F2I by Alliance entreprendre through an OBO

IEF2I is a rapidly growing company dedicated to vocational training, a booming industry in France. IEF2I offers a wide range of courses, from part-time "BTS" associate degrees to professional training for working adults, or even full-time degrees. A top-rated expert in teaching computer science and IT, IEF2I has progressively broadened its target market by now offering business and paramedical training courses.

IEF2I partnered with Trianon for the first time back in 2008 for an OBO that saw capital investment specialist "Alliance Entreprendre" acquire 40% of its Capital. Pleased with the results, IEF2I's management, still with Trianon by its side, performed a second OBO in 2010, allowing funds Paluel-Marmont Capital Management and Galia to take part in the company's development.

Acquisition of Aura by Mbo partenaires through a secondary LBO

Since its creation in 1991, the Aura Group has been providing high-end services to major French companies in the fields of IT-related audit, application design, IT infrastructures development and management of IT systems, with a focus on the financial sector (banking and insurance). Relying on a workforce of more than 200 employees, the group achieved a turnover of € 25.7 m. 2009

After having advised the group's management during a LBO operation involving French capital risk specialist "MBO Partenaires" back in 2000, Trianon's expertise was called upon again in 2011 when French fund "3i" acquired Aura through a LBO.

Acquisition of Aura by 3i through a LBO

Since its creation in 1991, the Aura Group has been providing high-end services to major French companies in the fields of IT-related audit, application design, IT infrastructures development and management of IT systems, with a focus on the financial sector (banking and insurance). Relying on a workforce of more than 200 employees, the group achieved a turnover of € 25.7 m. 2009

After having advised the group's management during a LBO operation involving French capital risk specialist "MBO Partenaires" back in 2000, Trianon's expertise was called upon again in 2011 when French fund "3i" acquired Aura through a LBO.

Buying of MD Concept by Hays

Founded in 1994, MD Concept Group is a people-driven IT firm bringing together 200 employees, and with a 15 M € turnover. Specializing in IT consulting and computer engineering, the Group works with large corporate clients such as manufacturers and major players in the services industry, with a focus on Banking and Insurance.

In 1999, MD Concept was sold to British group Hays by its owner, Jacques Hoba, with the help of Trianon.

Acquisition of Infogi by Euriware through a LBO

Acquisition of EPL by Logica through a LBO

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Sale of F2i shares to Alliance entreprendre

IEF2I is a rapidly growing company dedicated to vocational training, a booming industry in France. IEF2I offers a wide range of courses, from part-time "BTS" associate degrees to professional training for working adults, or even full-time degrees. A top-rated expert in teaching computer science and IT, IEF2I has progressively broadened its target market by now offering business and paramedical training courses.

IEF2I partnered with Trianon for the first time back in 2008 for an OBO that saw capital investment specialist "Alliance Entreprendre" acquire 40% of its Capital. Pleased with the results, IEF2I's management, still with Trianon by its side, performed a second OBO in 2010, allowing funds Paluel-Marmont Capital Management and Galia to take part in the company's development.

Sale of Dégetel to MBO partenaires

A specialist in innovative digital solutions consulting, Degetel brings large corporate clients a full range of consulting services and digital solutions, everywhere in France and in Europe. With its sales now more than € 26m, Degetel Group brings together over 400 employees.

In 2007, Trianon Corporate Finance assists Degetel's owners in carrying out a MBO with French capital risk specialist "MBO Partenaires".

Sale of NCTS to ACTI

Acquisition of Aytos by Sage

Sale of Groupe ALIA to EC Soft

Acquisition of Consultem by TeamLog

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Sale of Pauporté to private investors through a MBI

A time-enduring family business founded in 1920, Pauporté is a women's apparel manufacturer aimed at women 45 and older. Renowned for the outstanding quality of its products, the company hires 45 employees and makes a turnover of € 8m from 500 retailers.

Mr. BOYER, shareholder and CEO, wanted to sell the company at the time of his retirement. The transaction, a MBI with a private investors team consisting of Mr. Bréchignac, Mr. Saint Blanquat and Mr. Becker, closed in May 2011. Mr. Boyer is currently completing preparations for the 2012 summer collection and will remain a consultant for future Pauporté collections.

Acquisition of Gentleman Farmer by Cobalt Capital through a MBO

Gentleman Farmer is a leading French brand specializing in men's fashion and carrying values ??of both authenticity and modernity. Founded by Franck Zeitoun, Gentleman Farmer makes a turnover of € 20m through a network of 17 stores and nearly 400 outlets.

In 2007, Cobalt Capital acquired a majority stake in the company through a MBI. The group's management was entrusted to Alain Moreaux. Franck Zeitoun remains a shareholder and continues to design and manage the collections.

Acquisition of Isodis by BTG Industries

Founded in 2003, Natura Isodis is a laboratory specializing in Omega 3 dietary supplements. Since 2006, Natura Isodis has been holding a 25% market share in this segment, with a turnover of € 5.5 m.

In October 2007, Trianon assisted the founders of Isodis Natura in the sale of their company to BTG Industrie & Santé, a holding belonging to the Le Lous family. BTG subsequently strengthened its presence on the dietary supplements market.

Sale of Manuel Canovas to Colefax & Fowler

Michel Lafon was part of the team that advised the CDR in the sale of its subsidiary Manuel Canovas to British fabric decorating and interior design group Colefax and Fowler.

Sale of Arcancil to Scholl

Acquisition of Laboratoires Ipeca by CEA

Sale of Etienne Aigner,subsidiary of Puig, to Shaneel

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Acquisition of CLInnovation by Banexi and CDC entreprises through a LBO

CL Innovation Santé, a leading player in the French medical outsourcing industry, was founded in September 2000, and reached a 2007 turnover of 60 million euros in 2007, while bringing together more than 960 employees. The company focuses on two core businesses: sales force outsourcing for pharmaceutical companies, and the recruiting of business executives for the pharmaceutical industry.

In 2005, CL Innovation Santé sought to gather the strength and financial support needed to pursue its development in France and Europe, with the backing of financial investors. With the help of Trianon, CL Innovation Santé welcomed new financial partners : CDC Capital Investissement (Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations Group), Banexi Capital Partners and BNP Paribas. The management team consisting of Christian Levistre, Chairman of the Board, and Claude Louis, his founding partner, remains the largest shareholder to this day.

Sale of Olivier Strelli to Ever Capital

Olivier Strelli is a Belgian-French ready-to-wear brand created in 1975 by Nissim Israel. Its turnover is close to € 45m and has grown considerably as the brand progressively ventured into new markets: shoes, watches, etc.

En 2008, Olivier Strelli was bought through a MBO by Olivier Israël, son of founder Nissim Israël, and designer Jacky Franco, in partnership with French capital risk fund EverCapital, which became a majority stakeholder. Trianon assisted Nissim Israël in selling the French branch of his group.

Sale of Muguet SA to Mr. Eric Carpentier

Michel Lafon advised the family shareholders of Muguet SA in the sale of their business to Mr. Eric Carpentier.

An enduring family business founded in 1906, Muguet designs, develops, manufactures and sells silk furnishings and high-end fabrics for transportation.

Acquisition of Bel Maille by Mr. Stéphane Ziegler

Michel Lafon advised the leaders of Bel Maille through the sale of their business to Mr. Stéphane Ziegler.

Bel Maille is a family business manufacturing and distributing under its brand a knitted fabric collection meant for women's apparel, men's underwear, children's fashion and fabric technology.
Stéphane Ziegler bought Bel Maille in January 2009, after a 20-year career in the fashion industry management. He has brought to the company his energy and his rich experience acquired through managing multicultural teams in Europe, United States and Asia.

Acquisition of Blue Green by BurgGolf

Blue Green has been rapidly growing network of golf resorts for the last 15 years. A subsidiary of Dutch golf resorts specialist BurgGolf Ventures Investments, it is now run by Eric Wilborts.

In 2006, Trianon acted as a trusted adviser in the purchase of Blue Green by BurgGolf, a leading golf resorts network in the Netherlands.

In January 2011, Blue Green merged with the French "Formule Golf" network, thus forming the French leader in golf resorts.

Sale of LCO Santé to Intercare PLC

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Acquisition of Harmony jouets by BNP Paribas Développement, Perfectis and two managers

Harmony is a family company which designs, manufactures and distributes more than 8 million toys every year. With over a hundred employees and a turnover of € 34m, Harmony is positioned as one of the few successful French manufacturers of non-toxic reusable modeling compounds and plastic beach toys.

2005, Trianon assisted Guy Benoit Pottier and Benoît Gayet, backed by Private Equity Funds Perfectis, in the buying of Harmony through a MBI.

Acquisition of Derly Nurseries by Jardiland

Michel Lafon has advised the shareholders of Derly Nurseries in the sale of their company to Desmartis Nurseries, a subsidiary of Jardiland.

Created in 1956 in Blagon by Mr. Jacques Derly by Jacques Blagon, Derly Nurseries spread on 166 hectares of a light and draining soil, on the banks of the Arcachon basin, 30 km southwest of Bordeaux. Theu specialize in the production of ornamental plants for garden and landscaping and are among the healthiest companies in this sector. Plants are multiplied in ideal weather conditions, allowing to quickly produce plants of a steady quality that is adaptable throughout Europe.

This acquisition has allowed Mr. Michel Conte, president and CEO of Jardiland, to strengthen the production division of the group.

Acquisition of Kritsen by Aalesundfish

Acquisition of Reynolds by Newell Rubbermaid

Acquisition of Société Bretonne de Salaison by Smithfield

Acquisition of Derly International by TCR Capital

Acquisition of Talbot by DK Développement

Acquisition of Transports Nicolas by TPG

Transports Nicolas was one of the leading actors in the sector Temperature Controlled Logistics in France. Employing 1,500 people in 13 facilities, its turnover amounted to 115 million euros in 2001.

In 2002, Nicolas Transport was acquired by TNT Logistics, a subsidiary of global transportation and logistics TPG NV.

Sale of Transports Favrie to Mr. Cédric Rémy

Michel Lafon has advised the shareholders of Transports Favrie in the sale of their business to Mr. Cédric Rémy.

Specializing in warehousing, picking and transporting fresh produce and fruits or vegetables to Paris and the Paris region, Transports Favrie possesses a fleet of refrigerated vehicles and a refrigerated platform located in the SOGARIS, Rungis' trucking depot. Its clients include agribusiness companies, retailers, fruits and vegetables multinational Companies, as well as refrigerated transport companies relying on Transports Favrie to do their unbundling in Paris.

32 year old Cedric Remy, the son and the grandson of carriers, after 4 years spent managing supply chains for Lufthansa Group (London), Thermopolis Ltd (Crawley) and Renault Trucks (Lyon), wanted to take on a niche transport business. Transport Favrie allowed him to accomplish this.

Acquisition of shares in Bref Services by Socadie et Galia Gestion

Founded in 1978, Bref Service is a temporary employment specialist focusing on electrical installations expertise. With a team of 35 people and a dozen agencies, its sales reached € 36m in 2006 and it manages a network of approximately 2,000 temporary workers.

In 2007, Bref Service concluded its third LBO during which the founder and the management took control of the company, in association with financial partners "Avenir Entreprises" and "Alliance Entreprendre". Trianon assisted Paluel-Marmont Capital in the selling of all its shares.

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Acquisition of Novatec Inter by Samsic

Acquisition of Banque Bourse Assistance by private investors

Acquisition of Régie Inter by CSG

Acquisition of Tectra by Groupe Finag

Acquisition of Euronetec France by Groupe Tep

Acquisition of Promotech Interim by Selpro

stake in Ouveo by Axa

Acquisition of OMS by Aprolis

Acquisition of Barbarie by Paluel-Marmont Capital through a MBO

A family owned company that has been succesfully running since 1949, Barbarie manufactures pallets made for transporting goods and is the leading French manufacturer of wooden bins for the transport and storage of fruits and vegetables. Barbarie gathers 80 employees and generates an average turnover of € 16m.

2008, Trianon advised Gilles Barrel, owner of Barbarie, during an OBO who seaw capital risk fund Paluel-Marmont Capital become a shareholder of the group.

Acquisition of Bilcoq by Paluel-Marmont Capital through a MBI

Since 1962, Bilcocq has been the leading French provider of solutions for sealing exterior wood such as sills, doors and patio doors. Market leader, the company has about forty employees and makes a turnover of € 8m.

After a first MBI back in 2004, Paluel-Marmont Capital sold its stake during an LBO in 2009 set up in accordance with the management.

Acquisition of Axiohm by Ciclad

Acquisition of Veraline by Kodak

Acquisition of shares in SPIE AutomotiveSystems by Val Capital

Acquisition of Meulemans by Mreal

Acquisition of GMC by Peintures Cami

Prise de participation de Banexi Capital Partenaires dans Paprec

Acquisition of Cosanit by Facotherm

Acquisition of Promial by Pollet

Acquisition of the cables business of Groupe Safran by General Cable

Initial Public Offering for BigBen Interactive

Bigben Interactive is a French company founded in 1981, which has become a major player in of video game consoles accessories design and distribution, as well as video game software distribution. Thanks in part to several acquisitions, Bigben Interactive has reached over the years a European dimension.

In ocotober 1999, seeking to finance its rapid growth, Bigben trusted Trianon Corporate Finance with the carrying out of an IPO.

Acquisition of the Gamma press photography agency by Hachette

Founded in 1966, Gamma is a press photography agency known for its world-class photojournalism. Over the past fifty years, Gamma covered thousands of major events, and captured forever prominent historical figures of the world, from Edith Piaf to the family of the Shah of Iran.

Trianon Corporate Finance assisted Gamma's owners and managers in the sale of their company to Hachette Filipacchi Media Group.

Acquisition of Guide Emer by l'Eperon Magazine

Acquisition of IMES (Publisher) by Groupe Didot-Bottin

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Acquisition of Chêne d'Antin (Publisher) by private investors

Acquisition of the SETE, publisher of InfoChimie by InfoPro Communications

Acquisition of the SETE, publisher of InfoChimie, by private investors through a MBI