Camerus SAS has been acquired by Omnes Capital
April 2019 — Through this secondary buy-out, Omnes Capital has acquired a minority stake in Camerus SAS alongside Bpifrance, Siparex Mezzanine and the management team.
Created in 1992 and based in the Paris region, Camerus is a French leader in the rental and leasing of furniture to decorators, trade fairs and event agencies. Camerus provides its clients with an integrated service offering, combining rental services, transport and installation. In 2018, the company generated revenues of US$19 million and an EBITDA of US$4.4 million.
Omnes Capital is a leading Paris-based European investor in private equity and infrastructure. The firm has dedicated investment teams across three key areas: venture capital, buy-outs and growth capital, and infrastructure.
Bpifrance is a French national investment bank that finances businesses – at every stage of their development – through loans, guarantees, equity investments and export insurances. Bpifrance also provides extra financial services, such as training and consultancy, to help entrepreneurs meet their challenges.
Siparex Mezzanine is one of France’s leading independent private equity groups. As a key partner to mid-market and intermediate-sized companies, as well as to startups under the XAnge banner, the firm makes equity investments, acting as a force for growth. Siparex has US$2 billion in assets managed by its mid-market, mezzanine, small caps, and innovation business segments.
Our role in the transaction
Oaklins' team in France advised the sellers in this transaction.
Talk to the deal team
Related deals
ENGIE Énergie Services has sold Majorelle to Isospace
Majorelle, a pioneer in space planning in France for 40 years, has been sold to Isospace by ENGIE Énergie Services. The transaction marks a new chapter in Majorelle’s growth, bringing together complementary expertise in workplace design, space planning and fit-out while preserving its brand, teams and market positioning. Together, Majorelle and Isospace generate more than US$45 million in revenue, primarily in the Île-de-France region. The companies operate in a commercial fit-out market undergoing significant transformation, driven by evolving workplace needs, real estate asset repositioning, regulatory requirements and environmental and socioeconomic challenges. Philippe Savajols, president of Isospace and Majorelle, aims to ensure continuity for Majorelle and its teams while developing complementary capabilities and synergies across the group, preserving both companies’ respective cultures, expertise and client relationships.
Learn moreCibus has acquired Aweta from Standard Investment
Standard Investment has reached an agreement with Cibus Capital, advisor to the Cibus funds, on the sale of Aweta, a global leader in fruit and vegetable sorting, grading and packing equipment. Completion of the transaction is expected in the coming weeks. The transaction provides Aweta with a strong partner to support the company’s next growth phase. Under Cibus’ ownership, Aweta will pursue further international growth and accelerate investment in R&D, supporting the installed base and product innovation, including software and AI capabilities. Aweta’s leadership team will continue to lead the business.
Learn moreComtax has been acquired by Ryan
Comtax, a São Paulo-based tax technology consultancy specializing in tax determination and digital tax compliance, had been acquired by Ryan, the world’s largest firm dedicated exclusively to business taxes. The transaction marks Ryan’s entry into the Brazilian market, adding a specialized team and an established base of large corporate clients in Brazil, one of the world’s most complex tax environments, at a time when the country’s consumption tax reform is set to reshape how companies calculate and report indirect taxes. For Comtax, the acquisition brings access to Ryan’s global platform, technology and client network across more than 80 countries, creating opportunities to scale its tax determination and compliance offering beyond its current footprint. Comtax’s founders will continue to lead the business.
Learn more