Founded in 2012 under the name CHR Numérique, CHR initially developed through ePackPro, its platform dedicated to digital food safety, traceability, regulatory compliance, and operational control. The Group later broadened its offering with Adoria, one of Europe’s most widely used independent software suites for the management of multi-site restaurant groups, covering notably supplier purchasing and ordering, goods delivery, inventory management, production planning, and financial performance tracking. Today, CHR supports c.185,000 users across c.28,000 foodservice sites in nearly 50 countries.

Alongside PSG Equity’s investment, CHR announced the acquisitions of Rmoni and Andy, two major technology players in the digitalization of foodservice operations. Rmoni, a Benelux-based specialist in connected monitoring and quality management solutions, brings advanced real-time sensor and temperature monitoring technologies used by international foodservice and retail groups. Andy, headquartered in Spain, provides operational and HACCP management software specifically designed for large restaurant chains and multi-site foodservice operators.

Together with CHR’s flagship platforms, ePackPro and Adoria, these acquisitions significantly strengthen the Group’s international footprint and broaden its capabilities. The combined platform positions CHR as one of the most comprehensive technology ecosystems for foodservice operators in Europe. The transactions also reinforce CHR’s international growth strategy, with Andy strengthening the Group’s presence across Spain and Southern Europe, while Rmoni expands its footprint in Belgium and the Netherlands. CHR continues to explore additional international growth opportunities and recently announced the opening of a subsidiary in Dubai to support its expansion across the Middle East and Asia.

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Founded in 2006, Santiane is a French, digital-native health and protection insurance broker, operating through a model that combines direct distribution via Santiane.fr and wholesale brokerage via Néoliane. With more than 6,000 partner brokers and approximately 200,000 new policies handled each year, the group currently employs around 700 people and generates c.€130 million in revenue.

This transaction creates a leading European multi-specialist platform and the second-largest wholesale insurance broker in France. The combined group will cover all key segments of insurance for individuals, serving nearly 20 million clients, employing more than 2,000 people and benefiting from a strengthened presence across seven European countries.

The transaction also aims to strengthen the group’s omnichannel distribution strategy by combining the complementary expertise of wholesale brokerage and direct distribution. It is also expected to accelerate the group’s digital transformation, particularly in the field of artificial intelligence, through increased investments in technologies reshaping insurance usage, while further enhancing the range of solutions offered to clients and partners.

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Zodiac Milpro is a global leader in the design and manufacture of highly technical inflatable and rigid-hulled boats for military, professional, and specialised civilian applications. The group combines advanced engineering, industrial expertise, and global execution capabilities to deliver mission-critical maritime solutions worldwide. With production sites in Spain, Canada, Germany, Australia, and the United States, Zodiac Milpro is able to serve a diversified customer base worldwide while meeting local requirements.

Since Argos became the majority shareholder in 2018, Zodiac Milpro has pursued a growth strategy combining innovation, portfolio expansion, and international development. The group’s revenue has more than doubled over the past five years to reach €120 million, with 90% generated internationally. In May 2025, Zodiac Milpro refinanced its unitranche debt and repurchased and cancelled shareholder bonds, strengthening its financial structure to support continued growth.

Argos is an independent European private equity group that supports the growth of midsized businesses and backs their management teams. With over €2.3 billion in assets under management, 35 years of experience, and more than 100 businesses assisted, Argos operates in Benelux, DACH, France, and Italy from six offices in Amsterdam, Brussels, Frankfurt, Luxembourg, Milan, and Paris.

BNP is an independent subsidiary of BNP Paribas, which has, for more than 38 years, taken minority stakes in successful SMEs to support their growth and secure their long-term development by facilitating their transmission.

SGCP supports shareholder-managers of SMEs and midsized companies in their growth and transformation through a long-term, local partnership approach. With teams based in Paris, Lille, Strasbourg, Lyon, Marseille, Bordeaux, and Rennes, SGCP completes around 20 investments each year, reflecting its long-standing commitment to supporting French companies and contributing to their sustainable development.

This transaction widens Zodiac Milpro’s shareholder base alongside Argos and the management team, providing additional long-term resources and expertise to support the group’s ambitious next phase of development, focused on innovation, industrial capacity, and international expansion.

Guillaume Laurin, CEO of Zodiac Milpro, added, “This transaction provides additional long-term support to execute our strategy, invest in innovation and industrial capacity, and expand our international footprint in close alignment with customer requirements.”

Thomas Ribéreau, Partner at Argos, said, “Zodiac Milpro has built a leading industrial and technological platform with a proven track record of execution. The entry of BNP Paribas Développement and Société Générale Capital Partenaires further strengthens the shareholder base to support the group’s innovation roadmap and international expansion.”

Delphine Larrandaburu, Director, BNP, said: “We are pleased to support Zodiac Milpro alongside Argos and the management team, bringing long-term capital and expertise to support its industrial development and international growth.”

Marc Jacquin, SGCP, commented, “We are delighted to join Zodiac Milpro’s shareholder base to support a new phase of growth and value creation in a market with strong long-term fundamentals.”

Natixis Partners served as financial advisor to Zodiac Milpro and its shareholders in the reorganisation of its shareholding structure with the entry of BNP and SGCP alongside management and Argos Fund.

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These new entities, recognized for their expertise and strong local presence, will enhance the Group’s offering and strengthen its ability to meet the needs of Nordic markets. This transaction is part of a controlled growth trajectory, positioning Airvance Group as a leading player in the sector.

Airvance Group will further consolidate its leadership in the distribution of HVAC solutions and metal profiles, leveraging the expertise and reputation of the newly acquired entities. Synergies between teams and know-how will enable the Group to offer an expanded range of products and services, while ensuring closer proximity to Nordic customers. This upcoming acquisition is fully aligned with the Group’s external growth strategy, with the objective of generating strong synergies and unlocking new opportunities in high-potential markets.

Building on the experience of its teams and the strength of its local brands, Airvance Group is establishing a solid platform to accelerate its development in Northern Europe. In less than ten years, the Group has grown from €110 million to more than €600 million in revenue and is now approaching the symbolic €1 billion milestone. This remarkable trajectory, supported by a 100% family-owned heritage and a European vision, reflects sustainable growth and a shared ambition across all teams.

With this transaction, Airvance Group reaffirms its ambition to become the European leader in HVAC solutions, while continuing to expand through a strategy focused on quality, innovation and proximity.

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Founded in Bordeaux in 1902 by the Perriez family, Netco has established itself as a European leader and international operator in the general maintenance and servicing of conveyor systems across a wide range of production sectors, including minerals, energy, recycling & waste, machinery, agri-food, metallurgy and pharmaceutical & chemicals. The Group operates in critical industries where process continuity is essential, and where any conveyor failure may lead to substantial and irreversible production losses, making its services highly strategic for its clients.

Led by Samuel and James Perriez, representing the fourth generation of the founding family, Netco has achieved global expansion through a combination of organic growth and an active acquisition strategy enabling the Group to establish a presence across four continents.

It holds market leading positions in France, Spain and the Benelux region as well as growing positions in the UK and Portugal. It also operates a network of over 100+ service points worldwide. As an integrated provider combining maintenance, distribution and PVC & PU belt-manufacturing, Netco is uniquely positioned to benefit from the growing outsourcing of maintenance services in Europe and beyond. Its markets remain resilient and fragmented, offering significant consolidation opportunities.

Eurazeo and Netco’s management team will work together to continue the Group’s development, notably through a targeted M&A strategy. Eurazeo will provide its experience in international expansion and operational investment, drawing on its presence in Europe, the United States and China, and its experience in critical Business Services – will contribute its expertise in international expansion and operational improvement.

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Since Nicolas Poriche’s acquisition of Piazza Coffrages in 2017, Alkior has pursued a sustained growth trajectory driven by both organic development and a series of external growth initiatives. The Group expanded through the acquisitions of France Blindage Topographie in 2019 and Sollase Soblinter in 2021 (now combined under the Geoxium brand), followed by Cuvelier in 2024, which broadened its offering in lifting equipment and temporary electrical installations. This strategy has enabled Alkior to widen its scope of expertise, strengthen its territorial footprint and reinforce its position in still fragmented markets.

As part of this transaction, FG Bros succeeds Bpifrance, Re-Sources Capital and Finorpa alongside the management team led by Nicolas Poriche, who remains the majority shareholder. With the support of its new shareholder, Alkior intends to continue scaling up by leveraging its existing growth drivers, further enhancing its service offering and pursuing its geographic expansion.

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Founded in 1979 by the Torres family, Face has gradually established itself as a leading specialist in waterproofing, insulation, roofing, and cladding for metal-structure buildings in France, serving both new-build projects and the renovation of existing building stock.

Through a nationwide network of 31 subsidiaries and branches, Face now offers an integrated platform enabling its clients to benefit from sustainable buildings combining high-performance insulated envelopes, efficient energy systems and maintenance services provided by Face Service Expert.

Committed to the energy transition, Face structured a dedicated renewable energy business as early as 2014 through the creation of an engineering office. This platform was further strengthened in 2022 through the acquisition of EPC Solaire, which expanded its photovoltaic offering, and in 2023 with the launch of Face Énergie Solaire. This momentum accelerated further in 2025 with the acquisitions of LBGE Energie and LBGE, the latter specializing in electrical engineering works and maintenance services for commercial and industrial buildings. Through these developments, Face broadened its service offering to support clients across all aspects of building energy performance.

Backed by Hivest Capital Partners since 2021 and supported by a renewed management team since 2023, the company has completed five add-on acquisitions in recent years and significantly accelerated its growth, particularly in maintenance, renovation, and photovoltaic solutions. In 2025, Face employs more than 820 people and generates close to €400 million in revenue, confirming its leadership position in the sector in France.

Through this investment, Montefiore intends to support Face in a new stage of development, driven by the expansion of its renovation, maintenance, photovoltaic and electrical engineering service lines. With Montefiore’s backing, Face will continue to enhance synergies across its businesses, develop complementary activities, and further densify its territorial footprint, with the ambition of becoming a leading player in the energy performance of commercial and industrial buildings.

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This transaction will enable Groupe ALLEZ to accelerate growth in a market structurally supported by the modernization of electrical infrastructure, rising electricity demand, and the energy transition. It will also provide the resources to pursue an ambitious buy-and-build strategy to broaden its service offering and expand its geographic reach.

FCDE will invest alongside the management team led by Richard Gauthier, and the founding Allez family, represented by Olivier Allez, who will continue to support the group through this new phase of development.

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Antin’s investment aims at accelerating Belambra’s growth, while increasing asset ownership and pursuing further growth avenues such as new site openings, in line with its track record of scaling companies. This investment would be the ninth by Antin’s €2.2bn Mid Cap Fund I. Antin’s Mid Cap strategy focuses on investments in established infrastructure companies in Europe and North America.

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Fremman and Chequers intend to support the Group in accelerating its next phase of development, which will notably include:
• i) driving further organic growth in core divisions, supported by favorable market tailwinds and a rich pipeline of new products,
• ii) optimizing operational performance and integration across the Group,
• and iii) expanding capabilities and international reach through continued M&A activity.

Together with the management team, Chequers and Fremman aim to reinforce Bertin’s position as a leading European platform with global reach.

Natixis Partners acted as financial advisor to Fremman Capital in this operation and wishes to thank them for their trust.

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