Sale of Hydeclim to Sonepar
Largillière Finance advised on the sale of Hydeclim to Sonepar
Largillière Finance advised Hydeclim, an expert distributor of HVAC solutions in north-western France, on its acquisition by the French family-owned group Sonepar, the world’s number 1 distributor of electrical equipment.
Hydeclim is a distributor specializing in HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) solutions for professionals, with 4 branches spread between Nantes, its head office, Lille, Tours and Caen. The 50-strong company posted sales of nearly €21.5 million in 2021.
Since its creation in 1969, the family-owned Sonepar group has become the world’s leading distributor of electrical equipment for professionals. It employs 44,000 people in 2,400 branches in 40 countries. In 2022, the group achieved sales of over €32 billion.
2023
Largillière Finance Experts
- Nicolas Ibanez
- Maxime Fournely
- Paul Sardinha Marques
Counterpart
We were perfectly supported by the Largillière teams in this important step in the life of the company.
Christian Lefeuvre
Managing Director of Hydeclim
More than ever, heating and air conditioning specialists are in demand in the context of the energy transition. Hydeclim has aroused considerable interest in the market, particularly among French brands. Thanks to this operation, Sonepar is continuing its territorial coverage and strengthening its value propositions. We are delighted to have supported Hydeclim in this operation.
Nicolas Ibanez
Partner at Largillière Finance
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