Scotto Partners is advising Geomines’ management on the MBO+ transaction to acquire a stake in the company

Scotto Partners advised the management team of Geomines—represented by Nathalie Félines, Chairwoman, and Eléonore Forget, Chief Executive Officer—in connection with the acquisition of a majority stake in the company through an MBO+ transaction from LGT Private Debt.

Founded in 2000 and based in Six-Fours-les-Plages, Geomines is a leading provider of services for the assessment and neutralization of explosive threats. The company specializes in land and underwater detection and mine clearance, demilitarization and ammunition management, training, and the dismantling of pyrotechnic facilities. With a staff of approximately 80, it serves public and private clients in France and internationally.

MBO+'s entry marks a new chapter in Geomines' development, with the goal of continuing its growth strategy and supporting its expansion both in France and internationally.

The Scotto Partners team, which worked alongside management, consisted of Isabelle Cheradame, Emilie Renaud, Alban Tourneux, Estelle Biemmi, and Florian Audibert.

LGT Private Debt was advised by Piotraut Gine Avocats.

MBO+ was advised by De Pardieu Brocas Maffei.

Scotto Partners is a high-end boutique firm specializing in advising executives, founders, entrepreneurs, managers, and family shareholders, and its independence from financial investors is a hallmark of the firm.

In addition to its recognized expertise in negotiating and structuring management packages, the firm has developed leading expertise in balance sheet transactions (LBOs, mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings, restructurings, capital raises, etc.) and covers all the disciplines required for such transactions.