Sector expertise
We specialize in four sectors that are poised for robust and sustainable growth – Health & Wellness, the Food Value Chain, Technology, and Business Services – where our private equity expertise gives us a valuable competitive advantage. Ardian provides our portfolio companies with a strategic partner that offers in-depth market experience and an extensive network within the sector.
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DRT
France
IndustrialsExited
IndustrialsCreated in 1932 and headquartered in Dax (France), DRT is a global leading producer of ingredients derived from plant-based chemistry, mainly from pine trees. With a turnover estimated at €500m in 2017, DRT is a truly international company with more than 80% of its business made outside of France, of which around 25% in the Americas and more than 10% in Asia. The group employs close to 1,300 people and is operating through a global footprint with four production sites located in France, two in the USA, three in India and one in China.
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Monbake
Spain
Consumer goods and servicesExited
Consumer goods and servicesMonbake, the resulting group from the merger of Berlys and Bellsolà, is one of the leading players in the Spanish frozen bread and bakery market. With 11 manufacturing plants across the country, a wide product offering with focus in constant innovation, an integrated commercial network across all channels in Spain. The group currently employs more than 1,700 employees in Spain and has c.€300m of combined revenues.
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Indexia Group
France
Consumer goods and servicesConsumer goods and servicesFounded in 1999 by Sadri Fegaier, Indexia is a major European player in the distribution of extended warranty products, specialising in particular in the fast-growing consumer electronics market. Indexia designs, sells, and manages a line of subscription-based consumer services and notably premium insurance products for mobile phones and multimedia devices, cash-back fidelity programs and a platform of webdesign services. In 2019, Indexia diversified its offer by launching Hubside Store, a network of multimedia stores selling both new and refurbished products. The group employs more than 3,000 FTEs in France, Spain, Belgium, Portugal, Italy and Switzerland.
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Expleo
France
Business servicesBusiness servicesExpleo (former Assystem Technologies) is a leading partner in engineering, quality and digital solutions for customers in the aerospace, automotive, defense, industrial, transportation and financial services sectors. With 14,000 employees in 25 countries, Expleo is distinguished by its high level of technical know-how and proven expertise in complex and critical systems. In 2017, Expleo achieved a turnover of one billion euros.
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Prosol Group - Grand Frais
France
Consumer goods and servicesConsumer goods and servicesProsol is the French fresh food category killer, and for the past 30 years has had the mission to supply high quality, fresh and diverse products with the best value for money proposition. The company controls the entire value chain, from sourcing products to operating stores. The company operates today more than 300 stores through 4 core banners, Grand Frais (Prosol operates the fruits & vegetables, dairy and fish & seafood shelves, while the butchery and grocery shelves are handled by specialized partners), fresh, Banco Fresco and mon-marché.fr. The company establishes solid and durable direct partnerships with producers, without intermediaries, and supports them in improving their methods, aiming for an agriculture more respectful of soils and biodiversity. Its mastery of ultra-fast logistics guarantees the freshness and taste of the products in stores, in their traditional market hall concept.
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Unither
France
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IndustrialsFounded in 1993 from the takeover of a Sanofi facility in Amiens, Unither Pharmaceuticals is a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO). With annual revenues of +250 M€ and a team of more than 1,200 professionals, Unither Pharmaceuticals operates 6 manufacturing sites and 1 R&D center in France, USA and Brazil.
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