Investments

Founded in France in 2001, Arkadin provides a complete range of remote collaboration solutions (audio, web and video conferencing services). After 10 years of significant growth, Arkadin was a world leader in collaboration solutions, enabling more than 60 million people to connect in 2011. The company has 1,000 employees in 29 countries and generated turnover of €159 million in 2011. Ardian will use its extensive operational expertise and international network to help support Arkadin’s ambitious growth strategy.

Frostkrone and its subsidiary, Bornholter, produce and market frozen finger food and snack products such as mozzarella sticks, cream cheese jalapeños, chilli cheese nuggets and sushi. The company has a highly diverse product portfolio based on cheese, fish, vegetables and baked goods, and markets its products in food retail outlets and the food service sector. With its workforce of 102 employees, the frostkrone Group generated sales of approximately €36 million in 2011. The frostkrone Group will benefit from Ardian’s European network and from its expertise, particularly in relation to the food industry.

Novotema designs and produces rubber components for applications in the automotive, medical, gas control and industrial sectors. Founded in 1973, the Novotema Group employs 178 staff and generates the majority of its revenues in Germany (approximately 51%) in 2011. In 2011, the Novotema Group posted revenues of more than €28 million. Ardian will support Novotema's strategy based on a stronger sales structure and an increased market presence.

Created in 1970 in Montelimar (France), Novarc manufactures and distributes safety equipments for the operation of medium and high voltage lines and also products and materials for automotive and industrial renovation for professional clients. In 2012, Novarc employs 433 people mainly in France and has three sales subsidiaries in Spain, Belgium and Germany. Ardian will use its expertise and network, especially internationally, to support the development strategy of the group.

Ouvêo group, formed by the merger of the company Guigneux in March 2007, manufacturer of PVC and wood windows installed in Bretagne, and Plastiferm, producer of aluminum and vinyl windows based in Aquitaine, is now a leader in the window market in western France.
The partnership with Ardian is part of a view of strengthening the capacity of the group to continue its organic growth in its market. Indeed, the objective is to achieve external growth in the east of France in order to offer services throughout the country, in the short and medium term.

Solina Group is a major player in the global food ingredients market. With 11 production sites, multiple R&D centers and local sales offices, Solina services offer customized ingredient solutions for the food industry in fish, meat, nutrition, ready meals and snacks. Solina is also a major player in the professional (butchers) and foodservice markets. Headquartered in France, the company has around 1,000 employees and a presence in 17 countries. The group's net sales were over 315 million euros in 2015, in 75 countries.