{"id":32901,"date":"2022-10-10T14:55:14","date_gmt":"2022-10-10T12:55:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.capitalmind.com\/?post_type=deals&p=32901"},"modified":"2024-12-09T16:52:49","modified_gmt":"2024-12-09T15:52:49","slug":"groupe-gorge-acquires-ixblue","status":"publish","type":"deals","link":"https:\/\/www.investec.com\/advisory\/deals\/groupe-gorge-acquires-ixblue\/","title":{"rendered":"Groupe Gorg\u00e9 acquires iXblue"},"content":{"rendered":"

About the deal<\/h2>\n

iXblue is a high-tech company recognized worldwide for its advanced solutions in navigation, maritime autonomy and photonics for the civilian, space and defense markets. iXblue’s technologies enable its customers to meet their challenges in harsh environments, from the bottom of the ocean to the edge of space.<\/p>\n

ECA Group, a subsidiary of Groupe Gorg\u00e9<\/a> since 1992, is one of the world leaders in the field of autonomous robotics and integrated systems, particularly in the naval sector. The company provides its customers with the most efficient and technologically advanced solutions in the field of naval, land and air drones. ECA Group also offers innovative technological solutions for the aeronautics and space sectors.<\/p>\n

The combination of ECA Group and iXblue creates a French leader in technologies for the defence and maritime industries. With 1,500 employees and revenues generated in over 80 countries, it will rank amongst the world’s leading players in maritime autonomous robotic systems (particularly for underwater mine-hunting), very high-performance inertial navigation solutions, and products and equipment for the aerospace, photonics and quantum sectors.
\nThis merger values the new ECA Group-iXblue entity at approximately \u20ac800 million.<\/p>\n

To finance this strategic transaction, ICG (Intermediate Capital Group) is providing \u20ac230 million of equity (as minority shareholder) and quasi-equity, while the management team and the founder of iXblue, Herv\u00e9 Arditty, are injecting over \u20ac25 million. Banks are providing on top senior debt and new financing lines for 215M\u20ac.<\/p>\n

ICG (Intermediate Capital Group) is one of the world’s leading debt and private equity houses, with $71.3 billion under management in 2022.<\/p>\n

What we did<\/h2>\n

Investec has advised Groupe Gorg\u00e9 all along the acquisition process, from the preparatory work\u00a0to the final negotiations with the seller. We also assisted in raising the equity, quasi-equity and debt financing\u00a0required to complete this\u00a0transaction, as well as setting up a management package.<\/p>\n

This is our 15th transaction on behalf of the Gorg\u00e9 family, who Investec has been supporting since 2006.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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