Mont Blanc Matériaux has been acquired by the management team and Isatis Capital
December 2018 — Mont Blanc Matériaux (MBM), a French-based public works company, has been sold to Isatis Capital alongside the management team.
MBM is one of the last independent leaders of public works in Savoie/Haute Savoie. The company is also active in the trading and transport of building materials, snow clearing, demolition and waste removal, and septic tank cleaning and draining. After acquiring Mabboux Parcs & Jardins, a specialist in Haute-Savoie landscaping, MBM will be able to offer new earthworks and landscaping services.
Isatis Capital is a private equity firm specialized in growth capital and buyout investments in French SMEs. The firm seeks to invest in all sectors with a focus on information technology, software, industrials, technologies, healthcare, nutrition, agri-food and business services.
Founded in 2002 and wholly owned by its management team, MBO Partenaires is an independent private equity firm with an entrepreneurial mindset. The firm has been supporting French SMEs on their growth projects for almost 15 years and more recently, Spanish, Belgian and Swiss companies as well. With over 100 transactions completed since its creation, MBO Partenaires has established itself as an involved and committed partner.
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Oaklins' team in France acted as advisor to the seller in this transaction.
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