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Lumibird, a listed company at Euronext, is a French laser device manufacturer, created at the initiative of Marc Le Flohic, the company’s CEO and majority shareholder. With more than 50 years of experience, Lumibird designs, manufactures and distributes high-performance lasers used in scientific (research labs, universities), industrial (production, defence, LiDAR sensors) and medical (ophthalmology) applications. In July 2019, EMZ was…

Created and managed by Frédéric Brun, Arturia designs and develops music software and hardware for hobbyists, semi professionals and professional musicians. Arturia operates in 55 countries with offices in France, the US, and Mexico. Arturia operates in 55 countries with offices in France, the US, and Mexico. Arturia is recognised for its highly innovative products. The group works with research…

My Media Group as well as advertising agencies Business and Aubert Stroch (ASAP) team-up to form Heroiks group. My Media Group, specialized in media buying, partners with advertising agencies Business, one of the major advertising player founded in 1978 and well known for its numerous iconic campaigns (Lapeyre, Carglass, Knorr, Optic 2000), and Aubert Storch (ASAP) which launched several publicity…

In January 2019, EMZ structured a management-sponsored transaction allowing more than 200 new managers to invest in their company. Spie Batignolles is a major construction, infrastructure and services group. It focuses on six areas of expertise: construction, civil engineering and foundations, energy, public works, real estate and concessions. Spie Batignolles generated revenues of €2 billion in 2018. The group employs…

In December 2018, EMZ joined forces with the managers of Vignal Lighting Group to acquire the stake in Eurazeo PME. Vignal Lighting Group is specialized in designing, manufacturing and marketing of lighting and signalling products and systems for industrial and commercial vehicles. The acquisition and integration of ABL Lights (2014) and CEA (2016) have supported the group to offer a…

In September 2018, EMZ supported the group in a management-sponsored transaction allowing over 450 managers to invest in the company. Safic Alcan is one of Europe’s leading distributors of specialty chemicals, which are used to manufacture synthetic rubbers, adhesives, polyurethanes, and other products. EMZ already had invested in the November 2015 management-sponsored transaction. In 2007, EMZ had invested in bonds…

In July 2018, EMZ structured a management-sponsored transaction allowing 120 managers to gain control over the group. DIAM Group is the world leader in point-of-sale merchandising solutions for major luxury, cosmetic and retail brands. Historically active in Europe, the group experienced a strong growth of its activity over the past years especially in the US and Asia. Prior to this…

In January 2018, EMZ supported LBO France and Crouzet management team by providing a subordinated financing in the buy-out transaction from CST, a former subsidiary of Schneider Electric owned by Carlyle and PAI. Crouzet is a world leading player in the production and sale of a multi-niche portfolio of industrial devices, including switches, electric actuators, as well as automation components.…

EMZ Partners is raising €815m for its new EMZ 8 fund, which had an initial target of €750m. This fund is in line with the investment strategy of previous EMZ funds raised.

EMZ has arranged a bond facility and invested as a minority shareholder in the group capital. The Castellet Hospitality group was formed by the acquisition of a portfolio of 16 budget and mid-scale hotels. These hotels are located on the south-east of France and operate under the AccorHotels franchise brands Ibis Budget, Ibis and Mercure. Management team plans to further…