Gilde Buy Out Partners

Gilde Buy Out Partners is a private equity firm specializing in spin-offs, buyouts, public to private transactions, and middle-market investments. It seeks to invest in industrial, food and beverage, and business-to-business service companies. The firm makes equity investments in the range between €75 million ($107.49 million) and €600 million ($859.94 million) and enterprise value between €100 million ($143.32 million) and €500 million ($716.61 million). The firm aims to acquire a majority stake in its portfolio companies. Gilde Buy Out Partners was founded in 1982 and is based in Utrecht, Netherlands with additional offices in Paris, France; Zurich, Switzerland; and Brussels, Belgium. It is a subsidiary of Gilde Investment Management.

Alexander Friedrich

Partner

Tom Muizers

Director and Partner

Matthias Wilcken

Partner and Managing Director

Past deals in Belgium

T-Group

Acquisition in 2016
T-Group NV is an HR services provider active in Belgium, the Netherlands and Poland. On the Belgian market, t-group known through the division T-Interim which focuses on the market for temporary employment and the Ascento division that offers its customers professional and quality advice in the areas of Recruitment & Selection, Talent & Performance Management and outplacement. In the Netherlands and Poland t-group operates through the broadcasting group Luba. What t-group apart from the other players in the HR market is the social-ethical approach, coupled with a competitive service. T Group, headquartered in Mechelen, has some 140 offices with a total of about 710 people work.

HG International

Acquisition in 2013
HG International is a prominent European supplier of specialized cleaning and maintenance products, operating under the HG brand name. Headquartered in Almere, The Netherlands, the company has established a strong presence in the consumer market, particularly in the Netherlands and Belgium, while expanding its reach across Western Europe, including the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain, and Italy. HG International manufactures and distributes a diverse range of over 200 solutions designed for various applications, including cleaning products for bathrooms, kitchens, fabrics, gardens, floors, and furniture. Their offerings cater to both household and garden maintenance needs, helping clients effectively maintain and enhance their living spaces.

CID LINES

Acquisition in 2010
CID Lines N.V., based in Ieper, Belgium, specializes in the manufacturing and sale of hygiene products across various sectors. Established in 1988, the company provides a wide array of solutions for livestock production, including disinfecting skin sprays, acidifiers, and drying powders, catering to dairy, pigs, poultry, and aquaculture industries. Additionally, CID Lines offers products for water treatment and general hygiene applicable to the meat and fish, dairy, beverage, and food processing industries. The company also produces vehicle care items such as disinfectants and glass cleaners, as well as horticultural care products for cleaning greenhouses. Hand hygiene solutions, including soaps and care creams, are part of their extensive product line. With a global presence through over 750 distributors and importers, CID Lines exports its innovative solutions to more than 90 countries. The company operates subsidiaries in several countries, including Poland, France, and the United Kingdom.
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