Rationale
With the backing of Apax Partners, Société Générale Capital Partenaires and BNP Paribas Développement, the company aims to:
- Continue its organic growth
- Step up its acquisitions strategy to support its regional development and complementary expertise (maintenance, automation, data wiring, energy efficiency and renewable energies)
CEME Group at a glance
Founded in 1949 in Moulins (Central France), CEME Group is a national leading company for electrical and HVAC engineering and maintenance. For more than 70 years, the Group has developed projects and services dedicated to energy efficiency and thermal comfort, with a focus on the tertiary sector, industry, local authorities and private individuals. CEME Group employs around 700 people across its network of 22 locations in France. With revenue of close to €125m, 1,600 completed projects in 2021 and more than 800 clients, CEME Group is a leading national and independent energy player.
Apax Partners at a glance
Apax Partners is a leading European private equity firm based in Paris. With over 45 years of experience, Apax Partners provides long-term equity financing to build and strengthen world-class companies. Funds managed and advised by Apax Partners exceed €4.8 billion. These funds invest in fast-growing middle-market companies across four sectors of specialization: Tech & Telecom, Consumer, Healthcare and Services.
