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Monier

Monier is the world's number one supplier of pitched roofing products.

 
Spie

Spie is the second largest provider of multi-technical contracting services in France providing electrical, heating ventilation and air conditioning servicing and mechanical engineering to a wide range of end markets.

 
Kwik-Fit

Kwik-Fit is the European market leader in automotive fast-fit services enjoying leading market positions in the UK, the Netherlands and France.

 
Chr. Hansen

Chr. Hansen is a global supplier of bioscience based ingredients to the food, health and animal nutrition industries. The company has leadership positions in cultures, dairy enzymes and natural colours

 
Gruppo Coin

Gruppo Coin is the leading Italian apparel retailer operating c. 800 stores in Italy and 90 overseas. The company employs 9,500 people.

 
Saur

Saur is a leading French player in water and outsourced waste management services for local authorities and industrial customers.

 
CEP

Compagnie Européenne de Prévoyance (CEP) is the French leader in the loan insurance brokerage market.

 
 
Vivarte

Vivarte is the #1 footwear and apparel retailer in France operating over 3,300 stores with a portfolio of well-known brands.

 
Saeco

Saeco is the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of high-end, "bean-to-cup" espresso coffee machines for home and professional use, both under its own brands (Saeco, Gaggia and Spidem) and on behalf of third party brands.

 
www.saeco.com 
Provimi

Provimi is a leading international developer, manufacturer and distributor of animal nutrition products.

 
Elis

Elis is Europe's largest provider of textile rental and "well-being" services. 

 
Panzani Lustucru

Panzani-Lustucru resulted from the merger in 2002 of Panzani, the French market leader in the dry pasta, couscous and pasta sauces market and Lustucru, the leader in French fresh pasta and rice under the Lustucru and Taureau Ailé brands.

 
Yoplait

Yoplait is the number two global fresh dairy products brand and one of the top 20 global consumer brands with over €4bn of retail sales.

 
Mivisa

Mivisa is the #1 metal packaging manufacturer for food in Spain and the #3 in Europe.

 
United Biscuits

UB is the number two manufacturer and marketer of biscuits in Europe with a number one position in the UK market and strong positions in France and the Benelux.

 
www.unitedbiscuits.com 
Antargaz

Antargaz is the #2 distributor of liquefied petroleum gas "LPG" in cylinders and bulk in France.

 
Michel Thierry 
€180m 
Automotive textile manufacturer 
Mar 2000 
France 
Frans Bonhomme 
€400m 
Distribution of plastic tubing 
Jan 2000 
France 
Ceva

Ceva is a major veterinary products company focused on the research, development, production and marketing of pharmaceutical products and vaccines for pets and farm animals.

 
www.ceva.com 
Homann 
€50m 
Chilled food producer 
Aug 1999 
Germany 
JB Baillière Santé 
N/A 
Magazine publishing 
Apr 1999 
France 
Stoeffler 
€50m 
Chilled prepared meat 
Jan 1999 
France 
IPC Media 
€900m 
Magazine publishing 
Jan 1999 
United Kingdom 
Ipsen

Ipsen is one of Europe's leading mid-sized research and development pharmaceutical laboratories. It manufactures specialty pharmaceuticals and has a worldwide sales presence.

 
www.ipsen.com 
Panzalim / Somaref 
€610m 
Pastas, sauces and ready meals 
Dec 1998 
France 
Gerflor 
€270m 
PVC Flooring 
Sep 1998 
France 
Intercos 
 
Cosmetics 
Apr 1998 
Italy 
Elior 
N/A 
Restauration concédée 
Oct 1997 
France 
Finalsa / Seda 
N/A 
Instant coffee 
Apr 1997 
Spain 
SBS 
N/A 
Private-label cooked ham 
Dec 1996 
France 
Mobistar 
N/A 
GSM mobile phone netware 
Sep 1996 
Belgium 
Jouan 
N/A 
Biological instruments 
Sep 1996 
France 
Cipe / S.I.G. 
N/A 
Operating security systems 
Jul 1995 
France 
Carbone Lorraine 
N/A 
Manufacturer of carbon based components 
Apr 1995 
France 
Sema Group 
N/A 
Information technology 
Dec 1994 
United Kingdom 
Bouygues Telecom 
N/A 
Mobile phone network 
Nov 1994 
France 
Sogeres 
N/A 
Contract catering 
Mar 1994 
France 
Diana 
N/A 
Natural ingredients for the food industry 
Mar 1990 
France 
Royal Canin 
N/A 
Pet food 
Feb 1990 
France 
M6 
N/A 
TV broadcaster 
Mar 1987 
France 
UGC 
N/A 
Cinema operator 
Apr 1986 
France 
Keolis / Via GTI 
 
Transportation 
Jan 1981 
France 
Poliet 
N/A 
Building materials distribution 
Dec 1971 
France 
Coparex 
N/A 
Oil exploration 
Jan 1960 
France 
Eiffage 
N/A 
Building and engineering 
Dec 1955 
France 
RTL Group 
N/A 
TV and radio broadcasting 
Jan 1931 
Luxembourg