Motion Equity Partners

Motion Equity Partners S.A.S, established in 2001 and headquartered in Paris, France, is a private equity firm that focuses on mid-market investments across Europe. The firm specializes in various buyout strategies, including management buyouts, growth investments, and international expansion, primarily targeting sectors such as consumer, industrial, business services, media, financial services, and healthcare. In the consumer sector, it invests in leisure, retail, and food and drink, while in industrials, it targets building materials and manufacturing. Additionally, it seeks opportunities in outsourced financial services and healthcare equipment. Motion typically invests between $22 million and $527 million in companies with enterprise values ranging from $55 million to $735 million. The firm is entirely owned by its management team and has a proven track record of over 50 deals, emphasizing support for management teams pursuing growth and development through both organic strategies and mergers and acquisitions. Motion Equity Partners also maintains offices in Milan and London to facilitate its investment activities across Europe.

Virgilio Arria

Associate

Mark Barrow

Investment Professional

Anthony Baudoin

Partner

Maurizio Bianco

Partner

Alexandre Le Chevallier

Investment Manager

Clément Courtier

Associate

Patrick Eisenchteter

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Matthew James

Chief Financial Officer

Bethsabée Msika

Senior Associate

Cedric Rays

Partner

Aurian de Villenfagne

Senior Associate

Peter Wilson

Director

16 past transactions

Holweg S.A.S

Acquisition in 2018
Holweg S.A.S manufactures machines for the production of flat and satchel paper bags. The company offers machine for manufacturing of block bottom and rare bird paper products; and spare parts. It serves bakery, butcher, fast food, rotisserie, grocery, pharmacy, medical, gift/souvenir (pouches and rolls), etc. sectors. The company was founded in 1889 and is based in Molsheim, France.

EA Pharma

Acquisition in 2017
EA Pharma is a specialist pharmaceutical laboratory for oligotherapy and dietary supplements and a leader in sports nutrition.

Altair group

Acquisition in 2016
Altair Group distributes cleaning and home care products. The company was founded in 1946 and is based in Wasquehal, France.

Omni-Pac

Acquisition in 2014
Omni-Pac is in the manufacturing and commercialization of molded fiber packaging products for the poultry (egg boxes), fruit and vegetables (trays), medical and agribusiness markets.

Cellulose de la Loire

Acquisition in 2014
Cellulose de la Loire provides moulded fibre packaging solutions. Specialised in the poultry sector. CDL has developed moulded cellulose packaging solutions optimised for the transport and presentation of eggs (trays, family packs, lids, egg cartons). CDL also proposes customised designs by including various selection criteria.

CDL Omni-Pac

Acquisition in 2014
CDL Omni-Pac develops packaging solutions suitable for food contact with fruits, vegetables and fresh products such as meat and fish.

Tokheim

Private Equity Round in 2012
Tokheim S.A.S. is a manufacturer and service provider of fueling solutions based in Paris, France, with operations extending internationally. The company specializes in designing and producing a comprehensive range of products, including fuel dispensers, alternative fuel dispensers, and retail automation systems. Tokheim's offerings encompass payment terminals, both indoor and outdoor, as well as security solutions such as closed-circuit television and vehicle identification systems. Additionally, it provides integrated management solutions, such as Tokheim Konnect, which allows remote management of fuel activities across multiple stations. The company supports its products with a variety of services, including maintenance, installation, project management, and environmental solutions. Tokheim serves its customers through a network of distributors and authorized service representatives, ensuring a wide reach within the retail fuel industry. Founded in 2003, Tokheim S.A.S. operates as a subsidiary of OPW Fueling Components, Inc., following its separation from Tokheim Corporation.

Arcaplanet

Acquisition in 2010
Arcaplanet is the Pet Store chain in Italy, specialized in pet food & care.

FullSIX

Acquisition in 2008
FullSIX is a prominent relationship marketing agency in Europe, known for its innovative approach to marketing that emphasizes return on investment. The agency specializes in various aspects of marketing synchronization, including digital strategies, data management platforms, analytics, retail, search, advertising, and media. By leveraging advanced techniques and tools, FullSIX aims to enhance its clients' marketing effectiveness and drive meaningful engagement with their audiences.

Morrison Utility Services

Acquisition in 2008
Morrison Utility Services (“MUS” or “the company”), the leading provider of utility infrastructure services in the United Kingdom.

Gruppo Argenta

Acquisition in 2007
Gruppo Argenta S.P.A. distributes and installs vending machines in Italy. It retails hot and cold beverages, snacks, and other products, such as yogurts, fruit salads, filled rolls, and croissants. The company also offers catering services. It serves businesses and plants, offices, shops, professional services enterprises, schools and universities, hospitals, clinics, petrol stations, airports, institutions, and fitness and wellness centers. Gruppo Argenta S.P.A. was founded in 1968 and is based in Carpi, Italy. As of February 2, 2018, Gruppo Argenta S.P.A. operates as a subsidiary of Selecta Group B.V.

ixetic GmbH

Acquisition in 2006
ixetic GmbH is a manufacturer of automotive vacuum, engine and transmission pumps.

Aliplast

Acquisition in 2004
Aliplast manufactures aluminum profiles for verandas, doors and windows.

DIANA S.A.S.

Acquisition in 2004
DIANA S.A.S. produces sensorial and nutritional solutions based on natural ingredients for food, pet food, nutraceutical, aquaculture.

Gardiner Group

Acquisition in 2003
Gardiner Group is an independent distributor of electronic security products in Europe. The company has a very large portfolio of products (7,500) which it distributes to more than 12,000 active customers, mainly specialized installers. The main product lines are alarm systems (53% of turnover), video surveillance (29%), access control (9%) and fire prevention and detection equipment (6 %). The company is established in ten countries in Europe.
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