London-based private equity firm BC Partners has acquired French natural healthcare group Havea from 3i Group (III.L), opens new tab for 1-1.1 billion euros ($1.05 – $1.16 billion), a source familiar with the matter told Reuters.
BC Partners led the investor group in partnership with PSP Investments and National Pensions Services Investment Management (NPS). The bidder intends to accelerate Havea’s pace of M&A and continue investing in digitalisation.
“The business has made five key strategic acquisitions since 2017, and we look forward to working with the team to drive Havea’s continued international expansion,” said Fouad Jaïdi, managing director at BC Partners.
Proceeds to 3i will represent around 50% uplift to its 31 March valuation. Havea, which owns brands such as Aragan, Biolane and Vitavea, employs over 800 people and is headquartered in Boufféré, France.
BC Partnersde senior investment adviser Vikram Chatterjee said: In the future, the company is accelerating the expansion of nationalization and will invest in more markets around the world, such as emerging potential markets such as China, India and Africa.
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