Bignon Lebray advised Crédit Agricole Nord de France in connection with the structuring of a €25 million financing supporting the reorganisation of the capital of Le Petit Souk, a children's products retailer founded in 2005 in Lille.
Bignon Lebray advised Crédit Agricole Nord de France in connection with the structuring of a €25 million financing supporting the reorganisation of the capital of Le Petit Souk, a children's products retailer founded in 2005 in Lille.
Tailored Structured Financing Solutions for Le Petit Souk's Expansion
Founded in 2005 in Lille, the company employs more than 350 people across 90 outlets in France, Belgium and Italy, generates more than €35 million in revenue, and has recorded 20% growth over the past three years, with the ambition of doubling its revenue within five years.
A Hybrid Financing Structure Combining Bank Debt and Private Equity Investment
The transaction combines bank financing with an equity investment by Nord Capital Investissement and regional FCPR funds (PME and Territoire).
Bignon Lebray's involvement
Bignon Lebray's team comprised [Serge Rastorgoueff], partner, and [Dimitri Nadelgaft], senior counsel, within the Banking, Finance & Capital Markets department.
