Founded in 2004 by Ghislain Guiot, GD France is the exclusive distributor in France of six ATV and two-wheeler brands: CF MOTO, GOES, ZONTES, HERO, VIDA and BSA. The Group distributes these brands, all of which offer highly competitive value for money, through a network of more than 300 dealerships across France.
GD France is currently the national market leader in ATVs, with a market share of over 30%. The company has experienced strong growth in recent years, driven by the launch of its two-wheeler business in 2019, which already accounts for more than half of its sales volumes.
Context of the deal
True to its deal-structuring DNA, Axio Capital structured an MBO as part of a process led by Intuitu Partners. This transaction ensures continuity while enabling Jean-Philippe Tartaglia, who has been with the Group since 2011, to take over as Chief Executive Officer, supported by Olivier Amsellem, Chief Financial Officer.
The management team will continue to benefit from the support of Ghislain Guiot and Thierry Charbonnier, the Group’s longstanding owner-managers, who are making a significant reinvestment. The shareholder base is completed by Sofipaca, a regional investor providing both equity and mezzanine financing.
Key figures
100 M€
Turn Over
30 %
market shares in the ATV market.
350
dealerships across France
6
brands