Eight Advisory supported Naxicap Partners on the acquisition of a majority stake in APF Autoparts
Eight Advisory provided buy-side financial, tax and ESG due diligence services as well as tax structuring services to Naxicap Partners as part of the transaction.
Naxicap Partners, founded in 2003, is one of France’s leading private equity firms. With over €7.9 billion in assets under management as of December 2024, Naxicap Partners has built a strong reputation for long-term, value-driven investment strategies across Europe. As part of the Natixis Investment Managers group, Naxicap Partners with ambitious entrepreneurs and management teams to support sustainable growth, with a particular focus on sectors such as healthcare, technology, and education.
APF Autoparts, founded in 1999, has established itself as a key European player in the distribution of automotive spare parts, particularly OEM parts for Asian car brands. The group operates across six European countries and supplies clients in over 50 markets, supported by a robust logistics network and advanced digital B2B platforms.
This strategic partnership marks a new phase for APF Autoparts. The founding shareholders will retain a significant minority stake and remain actively involved in steering the Group’s future growth initiatives, including digitalisation, product diversification, and cross-border expansion.
Commenting on the transaction, Axel Bernia, Managing Partner at Naxicap Partners, stated:
“APF Autoparts stands out as a fast-growing, high-performance platform in a growing and fragmented market. We are excited to partner with visionary entrepreneurs to play an active role in the momentum of consolidation in the European automotive spare parts distribution market and support APF’s long-term ambitions.
Eight Advisory team members supporting this transaction:
- Financial buy-side due diligence: Willem De Loore (Partner), Henri Lippinois (Senior Manager), Martin Rouault (Senior), Kevin De Maesschalck (Analyst)
- Tax due diligence & structuring: Christian Van Craeyvelt (Partner), Jean-Louis Vansimaeys (Manager), Ward Sandra (Senior)
- ESG due diligence: Guillaume Catoire (Partner), Estelle Giner (Senior)
