Bignon Lebray advised Aquastar Consulting, a recognised provider of network management, cybersecurity and managed services in the Hauts-de-France region, on its integration into Komposite Data Group (KDG), a consulting and systems integration group specialising in the modernisation of IT infrastructure, with a focus on data, networking and cybersecurity.
The transaction enable KDG to significantly strengthen its presence in the Hauts-de-France region and broaden its offering across the entire lifecycle of critical IT infrastructure.
With the integration ofAquastar Consulting,the combined group exceeds €50 million in revenue and strengthens its ambition to become a leading player in France in the fields of data, networking and cybersecurity.
Bignon Lebray's involvment
Bignon Lebray advised Aquastar Consulting on its integration into Komposite Data Group, securing the legal aspects of the transaction.
The Bignon Lebray team was composed of partner Alexandre Ghesquière and associate Martin Wartelle.
This transaction reflects Bignon Lebray’s commitment to supporting players in the digital sector in their strategic growth and business combination transactions.
Deal team:
Seller
- Financial adviser: Equidem (Benoît Briet and Cédric Lepoutre)
Acquirer
Legal counsel: Everlaw (Ran Hamou, Vanessa Itzkovitch and Agathe Barret)
Avocats : Everlaw (Ran Hamou, Vanessa Itzkovitch et Agathe Barret)
Avocats : Everlaw (Ran Hamou, Vanessa Itzkovitch et Agathe Barret)
Financial due diligence: Exelmans (Manuel Manaset and Maxime Grelou)
Lending banks
- BNP Paribas, Caisse d’Epargne Ile de France et Société Générale
