What we did

Capitalmind Investec actively supported ADF all along this acquisition process: from first talks with Latécoère to valuation and structuring guidance, preparation and negotiation of the letter of intent, execution support, due diligence management and assistance to the final negotiations.

Capitalmind Investec also involved its financing advisory team to raise a mix of debt, mezzanine and equity to finance the transaction.

About the deal

ADF is a leading European player in industrial maintenance and engineering services, with 3,000+ employees in five countries and a blue-chip customer-base spread across a range of end-markets – Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Materials and Aerospace.

This acquisition responds to ADF three strategic objectives: to bolster its expertise as an industrial integrator, achieve €150m+ revenues in the aerospace industry and strengthen its international presence.