Apera provides financing for MBO & Co's carve-out of Atalian Group’s landscaping division

Paris, Apera Asset Management (“Apera”), a pan-European mid-market private debt investor, today announces that it has arranged debt facilities to support MBO & Co’s (“MBO”) acquisition of Atalian Group’s business unit focused on grounds maintenance services and landscape construction projects.

The divested entity, which will operate under the brand name Pinson Paysage, has tripled its turnover in ten years and is now the 3rd player in France with a turnover of €73 million in 2018 and a projected turnover of €82 million in 2019.

Apera has arranged a unitranche debt package in support of the buyout of Pinson Paysage and to finance further expansion projects and potential acquisitions.

Xavier de Prévoisin, Partner at MBO & Co, said: “We are very pleased with the flexible financing solution that Apera’s investment team arranged in a short time frame. The balanced financing package perfectly fits Pinson’s operational needs and provides room for our future growth strategy.”

Franklin Henrot, Principal at Apera Asset Management, said: “Pinson Paysage is a leading player in the French market, backed by an experienced management team. We are delighted to support new owners MBO & Co and Pinson Paysage in its next phase of growth.”

About Apera

Apera is a pan-European mid-market private debt investor operating in the UK, the DACH region, the Nordic region, France and Benelux. The firm develops long-term partnerships with private equity investors, SME borrowers, and advisors by providing tailored financial solutions that meet both the operational needs and growth objectives of clients, whilst producing attractive returns. Apera is focused on bringing a new standard of transparency to the private debt market.