DC Discusses: CEE Q3 2019 highlights
Date
October 10, 2019 • 1 min read
Mid-market private equity activity in the CEE
Highlights
Throughout Q3 2019, economic growth in the CEE remained solid at rates between 4-5%, far exceeding comparative growth rates observed in the EU. Consequently, penetration ratios and levels of spending in the CEE are becoming more aligned with their EU counterparts.
As for mid-market activity, downward pressure of seller price expectations and a continued strong interest from investors in the region, has meant the buyout volume remains buoyant. The number of deals recorded this quarter increased by 14% on Q3 of 2018 for the territory.
In addition to healthy buyout levels, the CEE is experiencing considerable interest from Asian investors, particularly in the real estate sector – investments in Polish real estate are at very high levels compared to the rest of Europe as a result. Additionally, a number of Korean, Chinese and Japanese players are currently undertaking due diligence on Polish companies.
Consumer, Leisure and Retail:
- Genesis Capital has acquired a 61% stake in 11 Entertainment Group, a Hungary-based company that provides indoor family entertainment services, for an undisclosed consideration
- KJK Management S.A, has acquired Baltik Vairas UAB, the Lithuania-based e-bike and bicycle manufacturer, from UAB LitCapital Asset Management, for an undisclosed consideration
- Innova Capital has acquired Optiplaza S.R.L. and Optical Network, two Romanian-based optical retail chains, both for an undisclosed consideration
Healthcare:
- Highlander Partners has acquired the Ares Group, a Romania-based medical practice, for an undisclosed consideration
Industrial Products & Services:
- Soprema has acquired Termo-Organica, the Polish insulation products manufacturer, from Krokus, for an undisclosed consideration
TMT:
- Play Communications has acquired 3S, the second largest data centre operator in Poland, from Enterprise Investor, for a total of zł410m
- Abris Capital has agreed to acquire an undisclosed majority stake in Global Technical Group, a leading Romanian provider of software and security systems, for an undisclosed consideration
CEE deals by sector
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