Activity :
Industry
Customer :
UUDS
Acquirer :
CAPZA
Advice :
Paul Bougnoux, Gabriel Hainault, Florian Leginy, Maximilien Foix, Thibault Arnoult
About Largillière Finance
With offices in Paris, Nantes, Brussels and Geneva, Largillière Finance is an independent investment bank dedicated to assisting managers and shareholders of small and medium-sized companies with their capital transactions: company sales and acquisitions, financing (capital and/or debt), financial engineering (valuation, etc.) and financial strategy.
LBO/MBO/OBO - 2026
CAPZA, a leading private investment firm focused on European SMEs and mid-sized companies, announced the eighth investment of its Flex Equity Mid-Market II fund through a strategic partnership with UUDS Group, the global leader in premium aircraft cabin interior solutions. This milestone marks a new chapter for UUDS, strengthening its capabilities and its position as a trusted partner to premium airlines and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), while supporting its ambition for international expansion.
Founded in 1981 by Gilles Nègre and based in Roissy, France, UUDS is a global leader in premium aircraft cabin interior solutions, supplying leading airlines and OEMs in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, and now expanding rapidly in the United States. The Group is led by Julian Ehrhard, whose commitment, along with that of his team, has played a decisive role in UUDS's strong growth in recent years. Under his leadership, the company has continued to offer high value-added cabin equipment, fully customized for the business and first class segments, drawing on in-depth expertise in design, engineering and certification, manufacturing, installation, spare parts, and maintenance.
UUDS’ solutions are recognized by leading players in the aerospace industry, including Emirates, Air France, Airbus Atlantic, Safran and Daher, and are deployed through a global network of nine sites worldwide. The recent acquisition of Satys Cabin has strengthened the Group’s position in the cabin equipment sector, expanded its expertise in composite materials, and accelerated its entry into the linefit segment.
Leveraging advanced engineering, comprehensive certifications (DOA, POA, and MOA), and a highly vertically integrated global industrial footprint, UUDS continues to set industry standards for quality, agility, and customer partnership. The company is also committed to sustainability through R&D programs focused on lighter and more eco-friendly materials, recycling initiatives, and a clear ambition to transition to panels made from natural sources.
CAPZA brings its sector and transformation expertise to support the next stage of UUDS's development. Drawing on its international presence and resources, CAPZA will work closely with UUDS's management team to accelerate growth and international expansion, both organic and external, while strengthening the Group's leadership in the premium aircraft cabin interiors segment. UUDS management will reinvest significantly alongside CAPZA, ensuring full alignment around ambitious growth objectives.
Gilles Nègre, Founder of UUDS, and Julian Ehrhard, CEO of UUDS:
“We are proud of this partnership, which is based on the strong human, industrial, and commercial values shared by UUDS and CAPZA. It will reinforce the strategy developed in recent years and consolidate UUDS’s operational excellence, ensuring robust, sustainable production and services that create an enriched passenger experience. We would like to thank the teams at Largillière Finance who have supported us every step of the way with their expertise and in-depth knowledge of the aviation sector. Their ability to understand our challenges has been crucial in enabling us to identify international partners who share our vision.”
Marion de Bonneville and Antoine Druais, Partners at CAPZA Flex Equity Mid-Market:
“Gilles, Julian, and their teams have transformed UUDS into a key partner for premium aircraft interior design. Its loyal customer base, robust in-house engineering capabilities, and global industrial footprint, with a strong focus on customer proximity, clearly position UUDS as a trusted partner for leading airlines and OEMs. With the successful integration of Satys Cabin and a clear roadmap for continued growth, UUDS is now ideally positioned to accelerate its expansion into new programs and new geographies. We are proud to support the team and look forward to contributing to this new chapter in their development.”
Paul Bougnoux, President and founder of Largillière Finance:
“In recent years, we have worked alongside Gilles Nègre and Julian Ehrhard during key phases in the development of UUDS Group, particularly during the transformative acquisition of Satys Cabin in 2025. Today, we are particularly pleased to have supported the management team in establishing this strategic and trusting partnership with the CAPZA teams, which opens up new opportunities in a high-potential aerospace market.”
With more than 40 employees, a strong international presence and nearly 30 operations in 2024, Largillière Finance confirms its leader position in small and midcap in France.
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About Largillière Finance
With offices in Paris, Nantes, Brussels and Geneva, Largillière Finance is an independent investment bank dedicated to assisting managers and shareholders of small and medium-sized companies with their capital transactions: company sales and acquisitions, financing (capital and/or debt), financial engineering (valuation, etc.) and financial strategy.
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