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  • Arkadin logo Expansion
    Expansion

    Arkadin

    France

    Technology, Media and Telecom

    Exited

    Technology, Media and Telecom

    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 logo Expansion
    Expansion

    Frostkrone

    Germany

    Consumer goods and services

    Exited

    Consumer goods and services

    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.

  • Place des Leads logo
    Growth

    Place des Leads

    France

    web services

    Exited

    web services

    Founded in 2010, Place des Leads is a company which specializes in the collection, qualification and sale of data. Places des Leads is an innovative player with a technical platform that allows the company to monetize all leads.

  • Novotema logo Expansion
    Expansion

    Novotema

    Italy

    Industrials

    Exited

    Industrials

    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.

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  • Novarc logo Expansion
    Expansion

    Novarc

    France

    Industrials

    Exited

    Industrials

    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.

  • Encevo
    Infrastructure

    Encevo

    Luxembourg

    Utilities

    Exited

    Utilities

    Enovos is an integrated utility company focused on electricity and gas transmission and supply as well as power generation including renewables. The company has a leading domestic position. In 2011, the group had over 1,300 employees and had a turnover of €1.5 billion.