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Briconord has completed its fourth LBO with ODDO BHF

Briconord, a French designer and distributor of furniture and hardware solutions, has been acquired by a consortium of investors led by ODDO BHF in its fourth leveraged buyout (LBO).

ODDO BHF Strategic Opportunities is a private equity investment strategy managed by ODDO BHF Asset Management. It focuses on acquiring majority or minority stakes in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with EBITDA ranging from US$5.7 million (€5 million) to US$34 million (€30 million), primarily in France and Germany.

Briconord is a French company specializing in the design, manufacturing and distribution of do-it-yourself (DIY) and home improvement accessories, including furniture assembly kits, storage solutions and decorative hardware. The company primarily supplies large retail chains and focuses on delivering functional, innovative and easy-to-install products to consumers across Europe.

Siparex is one of France’s leading independent private equity groups. Founded in 1977, it supports the growth and transformation of companies ranging from startups to mid-sized businesses (ETIs) across France and Europe. With US$4.2 billion (€3.7 billion) in assets under management, Siparex operates multiple investment strategies, including growth capital (Midcap, Entrepreneurs and Regional Funds), venture capital via its subsidiary XAnge, private debt (Mezzanine), and energy transition through TiLT Capital Partners. Headquartered in France, the group has nine offices, including international locations, and is strongly committed to responsible investment and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) integration.

Oaklins’ team in France advised ODDO BHF Strategic Opportunities throughout the acquisition process of Briconord.

Parties
“We are very pleased to support the Briconord group in its next phase of development. We were convinced by its strong fundamentals as well as the quality and commitment of its management team, led by Christian Guillou. We would like to thank the Oaklins team for introducing us to the process; their involvement was instrumental in the success of the transaction.”

Sébastien Cailliau and Frédéric Jouenne

Co-Heads of Strategic Opportunities, ODDO BHF

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Hadrien Mollard

Managing Partner
Paris, France
Oaklins France

Benoit Prigent

Director
Paris, France
Oaklins France

Alizée Benollet

Associate
Paris, France
Oaklins France

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