Investment criteria
iXEN invests in companies:
- valued at between €40 and 300 million: the most recent deals are Ceva (2006 sales: €311m), Gerflor (2006 sales: €350m), Saverglass (2006 sales: €220m).
- in all sectors: iXEN has invested in manufacturing (Gerflor, Coventya, Saverglass), services (Akerys, Leyton, BVA), consumer goods (Eau Ecarlate, Free Lance, Pom D'api, Well), specialist retailing (Maisons du Monde), and restaurant chain (Buffalo Grill).
- with excellent growth potential: in today’s market, building up the business is more critical to value creation than financial optimization.
- alongside managers with a strong commitment and an ambitious business plan.