Normandy-based industrial group PROBENT joins Clemessy, the EIFFAGE ÉNERGIE SYSTÈMES brand dedicated to industry

About Societex

Industry

  • The PROBENT Group is an industrial group based in Normandy, specialising in the engineering, manufacture, assembly and maintenance of boilerwork, mechanically-welded components, piping, mechatronics, electronics and site logistics, including scaffolding.
  • As an integrator, PROBENT and all its subsidiaries manage projects from start to finish, from design and manufacture to on-site installation and maintenance.
  • The Group’s expertise has earned it a strong reputation among demanding customers in the energy, naval, defence and science and research sectors.
  • The Group is made up of 5 operational and complementary companies with 160 employees, and will achieve sales of nearly €30m in 2023.
  • The integration of the PROBENT Group into EIFFAGE ÉNERGIE SYSTÈMES promises fruitful synergies. The Group’s highly technical skills and turnkey project management capabilities will add significant value to Clemessy’s activities, particularly in the nuclear and naval defence sectors.
  • PROBENT also offers the EES – Clemessy Services Regional Division the opportunity to significantly strengthen its presence in a region with strong industrial potential.
  • Together, the two groups are in a position to offer a wider range of solutions to the various regional players, covering the entire process from engineering to manufacturing, including assembly and maintenance. They can also take on more complex projects by combining their expertise with the support of a first-class Group.

Client testimonial

“We called on Societex CF for the sale of our Group, and the constants were: (i) a good understanding of our businesses and our industrial environment, (ii) total involvement in putting us in touch with French industrial groups, (iii) deadlines that were met, (iv) a facilitating position in negotiations with the potential buyer(s).

We would like to extend our warmest thanks to the entire Societex CF team for their support in our transaction.” – Sébastien CUQEMELLE, CEO / Ludovic LETOUZE, Director General /Philippe LE ROSSIGNOL, Chief Financial Officer

Intervenants

Seller

Groupe PROBENT (Sébastien CUQUEMELLE, Ludovic LETOUZÉ, Philippe LE ROSSIGNOL)

Advisors :

M&A  Advisors : Societex (Thierry DEPOUX, Clément MATELOT, Ali DRISSI)

Corporate Lawyers : Peltier Juvigny Marpeau & Associés (Benoit MARPEAU, Etienne LETANG, Laure CHEMAMA)

Buyer

EIFFAGE ÉNERGIE SYSTÈMES (Didier MOREL, Cyrille DANNIEL, Olivier LAYGUE)

Advisors :

Corporate Lawyers : Alerion Avocats (Christophe GERSCHEL, Céline MILENKOVIC, Isabelle PERRON)

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