– AXA IM Alts, a global leader in alternative investments, manages over €184 billion in assets.
– AXA IM Alts announces the acquisition of CAPZA, moving from majority shareholder to full ownership by 2026.
– CAPZA, founded in 2004, is a private investment platform focusing on mid-market corporates in private debt and private equity, with over €9 billion in assets.
– This acquisition strengthens AXA IM Alts’ private debt offerings and introduces it to the Private Equity leveraged buyout (LBO) market.
– AXA IM Alts and CAPZA share a longstanding relationship of over 20 years, focused on performance, client service, and responsible investment.
– The acquisition will benefit clients by providing access to a broader range of alternative investment strategies.
– Isabelle SCEMAMA leads AXA IM Alts as Global Head, with Deborah Shire as Deputy Head, serving over 600 institutional clients globally.
– Christophe Karvelis-Senn, CAPZA founder, will remain on investment committees and as Chairman of CAPZA’s Supervisory Board.
– CAPZA’s investment team and processes will remain unchanged, ensuring continuity.
– Maxence Radix will take over as CEO of CAPZA and lead the Private Equity LBO franchise, which becomes AXA IM Alts’ fifth business line. Benoît Choppin supporting the development of the Flex Equity strategy.
– CAPZA’s Private Debt franchise will continue to be co-led by Guillaume de Jongh and Jean-Marc Fiamma, complementing AXA IM Alts’ Alternative Credit platform.
– The transaction is expected to close in Q4 2024, subject to customary conditions.
– AXA IM Alts leadership sees the acquisition as a strategic milestone, enhancing their product range and European market leadership.
– AXA IM Alts announces the acquisition of CAPZA, moving from majority shareholder to full ownership by 2026.
– CAPZA, founded in 2004, is a private investment platform focusing on mid-market corporates in private debt and private equity, with over €9 billion in assets.
– This acquisition strengthens AXA IM Alts’ private debt offerings and introduces it to the Private Equity leveraged buyout (LBO) market.
– AXA IM Alts and CAPZA share a longstanding relationship of over 20 years, focused on performance, client service, and responsible investment.
– The acquisition will benefit clients by providing access to a broader range of alternative investment strategies.
– Isabelle SCEMAMA leads AXA IM Alts as Global Head, with Deborah Shire as Deputy Head, serving over 600 institutional clients globally.
– Christophe Karvelis-Senn, CAPZA founder, will remain on investment committees and as Chairman of CAPZA’s Supervisory Board.
– CAPZA’s investment team and processes will remain unchanged, ensuring continuity.
– Maxence Radix will take over as CEO of CAPZA and lead the Private Equity LBO franchise, which becomes AXA IM Alts’ fifth business line. Benoît Choppin supporting the development of the Flex Equity strategy.
– CAPZA’s Private Debt franchise will continue to be co-led by Guillaume de Jongh and Jean-Marc Fiamma, complementing AXA IM Alts’ Alternative Credit platform.
– The transaction is expected to close in Q4 2024, subject to customary conditions.
– AXA IM Alts leadership sees the acquisition as a strategic milestone, enhancing their product range and European market leadership.