Vantiva Divests Supply Chain Solutions to Variant Equity
Deal News | Jan 15, 2025 | Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP advised Vantiva, a French company listed on Euronext Paris, in the sale of its Supply Chain Solutions (SCS) business to funds managed by Variant Equity Advisors. The SCS unit specializes in integrated manufacturing solutions for optical discs, vinyl records, and microfluidic devices, as well as supply chain services. This transaction will allow Vantiva to realign its business strategy toward connected home and related services. The deal was managed by a diverse team of BCLP legal professionals from multiple offices worldwide, with additional advisory support from Moelis & Company for Vantiva. Variant Equity obtained advisory services from Massumi + Consoli LLP, Jones Day, and Proskauer Rose LLP.
Sectors
- Manufacturing
- Supply Chain Management
- Private Equity
- Legal Services
Geography
- France – Vantiva is a French company listed on Euronext Paris.
- United States – Variant Equity Advisors and several legal advisors like Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP have operations in the United States.
Industry
- Manufacturing – The article discusses the sale of Vantiva's Supply Chain Solutions business, a leader in manufacturing optical discs, vinyl records, and microfluidic devices.
- Supply Chain Management – Vantiva's business unit being sold provides supply chain services, making this industry relevant to the transaction.
- Private Equity – Variant Equity Advisors, a private equity firm, is the acquirer in this transaction.
- Legal Services – The article focuses significantly on the legal advisories involved in the transaction, highlighting the role of law firms like Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP.
Financials
- Not disclosed – The financial terms of the sale of Vantiva's Supply Chain Solutions business to Variant Equity Advisors were not disclosed.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vantiva | Target Company | Company | A French company listed on Euronext Paris, selling its Supply Chain Solutions business. |
| Variant Equity Advisors | Bidding Company | Company | The private equity firm acquiring Supply Chain Solutions from Vantiva. |
| Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP | Legal Advisor | Company | Advised Vantiva on the sale of its Supply Chain Solutions business. |
| Moelis & Company | Corporate Finance Advisor | Company | Provided financial advisory services to Vantiva. |
| Massumi + Consoli LLP | Legal Advisor | Company | Provided legal advice to Variant Equity Advisors. |
| Jones Day | Legal Advisor | Company | Served as legal counsel to Variant Equity Advisors. |
| Proskauer Rose LLP | Legal Advisor | Company | Part of the legal advisory team for Variant Equity Advisors. |