Matawan's legal counsel suggests acquisition of the company through a Leveraged Buyout in association with Antin Infrastructure Partners.
Matawan, a member of the French Tech 120 program, is currently in exclusive negotiations for sale to Antin Infrastructure Partners. The global law firm White & Case LLP is leading the legal advisory for the transaction.
The sale involves Matawan's founder, management, and exiting shareholder. This significant move is expected to be completed by the end of 2025, subject to employee consultation and regulatory approval.
Matawan, a key player in connected mobility, is being advised by a team of experienced professionals from White & Case. The team includes partners Guillaume Vitrich, Jean-Luc Champy, Alexandre Jaurett, Clara Hainsdorf, Emilie Rogey, and Orion Berg, among others.
Guillaume Vitrich specializes in Private Capital, Mergers & Acquisitions, Technology, Life Sciences and Healthcare, and Sports. Jean-Luc Champy focuses on Project Development and Finance, Infrastructure, Transportation & Logistics, Construction, and Power. Alexandre Jaurett, Clara Hainsdorf, and Emilie Rogey each bring their expertise in Employment, Compensation & Benefits, Litigation, Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity, Technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Financial Services Regulatory, Financial Institutions, Fintech, and Regulatory & Compliance.
Orion Berg specializes in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Reviews, National Security, Mergers & Acquisitions, Regulatory & Compliance, Technology, Antitrust/Competition. Nicolas Alfonsi and Charles Assous, both specialists in Private Capital and Mergers & Acquisitions, are also part of the White & Case team. Camille Fouqué specializes in Project Development and Finance, Energy, Power, Construction, Infrastructure, Transportation & Logistics, and Technology.
The transaction is part of a secondary LBO project that involved a competitive auction process. Antin Infrastructure Partners, a private equity firm specializing in infrastructure investments across sectors such as energy, transportation, and telecommunications, will invest in Matawan alongside founder Jean-Paul Medioni, CEO Jérome Trédan, and Matawan's management team through Antin's NextGen Fund I.
Louis Roussier and Cécilia Grosjean, who specialize in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Reviews, Antitrust/Competition, Regulatory & Compliance, Power, National Security, and Technology, respectively, are also part of the White & Case team.
This potential deal marks an exciting new chapter for Matawan, a company that has made significant strides in the connected mobility sector. As the transaction progresses, the White & Case team will continue to provide their expertise and guidance to ensure a smooth and successful outcome.
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