CCE Group Secures Unitranche Financing from HIG WhiteHorse
Deal News | Mar 02, 2025 | Orrick
Orrick has facilitated H.I.G. WhiteHorse, a private credit branch of H.I.G. Capital, in providing unitranche financing to CCE Group, linking arms with private equity firm Hivest Capital Partners. This Paris-based aeronautic platform aims to enhance its strategic efforts in the Cabin & Cargo Equipment sector. Orrick's legal team, including Igor Kukhta and Martin Jouvenot, managed financing aspects, while Ccile Mariotti and Maten le Brishoual addressed tax considerations. Legal advisors Mayer Brown assisted CCE Group and Hivest Capital Partners.
Sectors
- Private Equity
- Aerospace & Defense
- Legal Services
Geography
- France – CCE Group is based in Paris, France, which is a focal point for this financing deal.
- Global – H.I.G. Capital is a global investment firm, indicating a broader geographical relevance for the transaction.
Industry
- Private Equity – Relevant because the financing involves H.I.G. WhiteHorse, a private credit affiliate of global investment firm H.I.G. Capital, and the private equity firm Hivest Capital Partners.
- Aerospace & Defense – CCE Group operates in the aeronautics space, focusing on niche markets within the Cabin & Cargo Equipment sector.
- Legal Services – Legal services are critical in this article as Orrick and Mayer Brown are involved in providing legal advisory services for the financing deal.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| CCE Group | Target Company | Company | An aeronautics platform based in Paris, focused on companies with leading positions in cabin and cargo equipment markets. |
| HIG WhiteHorse | Bidding Company | Company | A private credit affiliate of global investment firm H.I.G. Capital, providing unitranche financing. |
| Hivest Capital Partners | Selling Company | Company | Private equity firm, owner of CCE Group, benefiting from the new financing. |
| Orrick | Legal Advisor | Company | Advised HIG WhiteHorse on financing aspects related to the unitranche financing deal. |
| Mayer Brown | Legal Advisor | Company | Provided legal counsel to CCE Group and Hivest Capital Partners. |