Ardian Expansion

We are thrilled to announce Ardian has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire a majority stake in DIAM, a world leader in the Visual Merchandising and Shopfitting markets for the beauty and luxury sectors. DIAM acts for its customers across the entire value chain, with an offer combining consulting, creative and technical design, engineering, production, delivery, installation, after-sales services and recycling. DIAM is resolutely focused on building significant innovation and CSR benefits, notably from the angles of carbon reduction and with a strong focus on the development of people and teams. Ardian, which has known the DIAM Group for many years, will support the management team's strategy by: ➡️ Reinforcing CSR benefits and social commitment ➡️ Developing Visual Merchandising, Shopfitting, Niche Packaging, Connectivity and In-Store Services, through a number of organic initiatives and possible acquisitions Read the press release → https://bit.ly/3RQMwqZ DIAM Group · Retail & Merch Solutions #Expansion #VisualMerchandising #Shopfitting #Beauty #Luxury #Sustainability Arnaud DUFER Alexis Lavaillote Steven Barrois Thomas Grétéré Victor Lesénécal Francoise RAOUL DUVAL

A few weeks ago, Ardian announced a new transaction to support the next phase of growth of HR Path, a leading human resources platform. We are looking forward to work with the talented management team to accelerate the company’s growth, especially internationally, and extend its value proposition! 🎥 Check out the video and get insights from Arthur de Salins, Marie Arnaud-Battandier, Co-founders Francois Boulet and Cyril Courtin to learn more about how this investment will drive innovation and growth for HR Path. ↓ #Innovation #Financing #HumanRessources #Expansion #Growth

#IntegratedReport | During 2023, the Expansion team accelerated its investment pace with the acquisition of Mimacom Flowable Group, LIFTKET Hoffmann GmbH, Assist Digital & Mon Véto.   Our success in identifying and building solid relationships with quality companies operating in high-value niche markets is evidenced by the robust performance of our portfolio.   We increased our focus on value creation and identified the most important levers we can apply to improve the long-term growth potential of our companies. Our exit of imes-icore GmbH, a dental technology company, demonstrated our strength in value creation.   Read more in Ardian’s 2023 Integrated Report, with the contribution of François Jerphagnon → https://bit.ly/4cdcCw7   #Expansion #ArchitectsofLastingChange

Today we are thrilled to announce we have entered exclusive negotiations to acquire a majority stake in Alstef Group, a leading provider of automated and robotic solutions for the airport, logistics and parcel sorting markets, alongside the Group's management team and 270 employee shareholders. For over a decade, the Group has experienced double-digit growth and rapid international expansion, supported by the acquisition of Glidepath, an airport-baggage and parcel-handling company in 2020, and parcel sorting company SNS in 2023. The Group has a global presence, with 16 subsidiaries around the world and systems installed in 93 countries. Alstef Group's robust business model is based in particular on its asset-light strategy, its ability to maintain critical systems for its customers over the long term, and its presence in three complementary segments: baggage handling, intralogistics and parcel sorting. We look forward to supporting the company to accelerate its international development and growth ambitions!   Read the press release → https://bit.ly/3Rn1Ew8 #Expansion #AutomatedSolutions Maxime Séquier Arnaud DUFER David Cahuzac Leslie Parmast Victor Lesénécal Pierre MAROL Jean-Luc Thomé Nicolas Breton Sylvie Schroeder Antoine Emmanuelli

Ardian's 2023 #IntegratedReport is now available! 📕   This report sets out how the company creates value for all its stakeholders: investors, portfolio companies, employees and society at large.   This year’s report was conceived in collaboration with Ardian’s Millennial Committee, the body composed of 18 members representing the company’s younger generation. The report draws on their insights, experience and enthusiasm in the presentation of strategic global topics for Ardian as well as key initiatives undertaken within the company.   The report represents the work of more than 1,065 Ardian employees spread across Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Asia. It reflects the results, analyses and perspectives expressed by the managers of our activities, functions and projects.   Discover our full 2023 Integrated Report → https://bit.ly/4cdcCw7 #ArchitectsOfLastingChange #PrivateEquity #MarketTrends #Sustainability

PRESS RELEASE | Ardian announces that it is acquiring a stake in Groupe Orion, one of the major players in wealth management in France, alongside the two founders and the management team. The Orion Group manages over €3.3 billion in assets. The Group stands out for its hybrid model. Its offering includes a multi-service platform providing access to a vast range of products dedicated to wealth management professionals, as well as a network of over 30 wholly owned independent financial advisor firms.   With this investment, we will support the Group in structuring and enhancing its product and service offering, to accelerate its organic growth. Ardian will contribute to further strengthening the Group's position in the French savings products distribution market, where business is also growing steadily, by actively supporting its external growth strategy already underway with 29 acquisitions since 2021. In addition, we will also support the development of new digital tools.   “We are delighted to become the Orion Group's new partner. The Group, led by two talented entrepreneurs, has enjoyed impressive growth thanks to a model that is unique in the market. We look forward to putting Ardian’s resources, experience and networks at their disposal to accelerate the Group's growth and help them consolidate Orion's leadership in its sector." Stéphan Torra, Managing Director Expansion, Ardian   Read the announcement → https://bit.ly/3yW94Ad   #Expansion #WealthManagement #OrganicGrowth #France #Digital Manuel Parent Emmanuel ANGELIER Marie Arnaud-Battandier David Cahuzac Pierre Peslerbe Badr M’haidra Thibaud de Portzamparc Guillaume Rebaudet

Congratulations to our portfolio company Assist Digital for hosting a successful event in Milan, exploring opportunities and challenges of Artificial Intelligence in corporate contexts. Over 80 executives from leading industrial companies gathered to discuss Generative AI’s capabilities, its role in driving economic development, boosting productivity, and addressing challenges such as copyright protection and human oversight. Read the full overview here → https://bit.ly/4e9GqvA #Expansion #AI #Italy

Congratulations to our portfolio company SERMA Group for receiving the 2024 ESG Award at the “Grands Prix CFNEWS de la Croissance Externe Sud Ouest”.    This accomplishment highlights their dedication to ESG principles and their commitment to innovation, sustainability, integrity, and performance. More so, this recognition is a testament to their employee-centric approach and collaborative partnerships that strengthen and drive their achievements.    Well done Serma! #Expansion #ESG #Sustainability Arnaud DUFER Maxime Séquier Pierre Peslerbe

📍 🇮🇹 We were delighted to welcome our clients for a breakfast in Milan in the presence of Enrico Donati, Executive Chairman of our portfolio company Assist Digital and Marco Molteni, Managing Director in the Expansion team. Assist Digital provides end-to-end Customer Experience services and solutions in Europe with more than 20 offices in major markets, including France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and the UK. It is a leader in digital CRM services and technologies. Enrico and Marco presented the developments of Assist Digital over the past few years and its successful partnership with Ardian. Many thanks for attending! #Expansion #Italy #CustomerExperience #Digital

Exciting news from our portfolio company SYCLEF – the refrigeration and air conditioning expert is expanding its reach across Europe!    🇪🇸 In Spain, Syclef is establishing itself in Barcelona following the integration of commercial refrigeration, industrial refrigeration and air conditioning specialist Decofrio S.L., expanding into the Catalan region and furthering its network in the country. With Decofrio's strong presence in Catalonia and expertise, Syclef further cements its market position in the North-East of Spain. 🇫🇷 Meanwhile, in France, Syclef has acquired Techno Froid, a specialist in commercial refrigeration, air conditioning and heating, bolstering its presence in the East and Île-de-France regions. This strategic move complements recent partnerships with Presticlim, Génie Froid, and SEIF Industrie , enhancing Syclef's market position and regional coverage.   Congratulations to Syclef on its continued expansion and success!    #Expansion #Europe #Spain #France