Fremman Capital and Chequers Capital enter into a put option agreement to acquire Bertin Technologies

Established in 1956 and headquartered in France, Bertin Technologies specializes in the design, manufacturing, integration, and servicing of high-technology instrumentation solutions for mission-critical applications in the Photonics, Defense & Security, Nuclear and Life Sciences industries. With a strong industrial footprint, extensive R&D and engineering expertise, a highly qualified workforce across eight countries in Europe and the United States, and a portfolio of cutting-edge, widely recognized components, systems, and solutions & services, Bertin has long been recognized for its technical excellence and innovation. 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.