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acquired 45% of

2014
Advisor to the Seller

Polat Enerji was founded by Mr. Adnan Polat in 1999. In 2008, EDF Energies Nouvelles (France based international energy company) acquired 50% of Polat Enerji and established a 50-50% partnership with AP Enerji. Polat Enerji has the largest wind energy power plant portfolio in Türkiye with its installed capacity of 334 MW and annual generation of 950 million kWh. Once the power plants under construction are put into full operation, Polat Enerji will reach 600 MW installed capacity with an annual generation of 2 billion kWh.

PSP is one of Canada’s largest pension investment managers, with US$70 billion of assets under management. PSP manages investments in private equity, real estate, infrastructure and renewable resources.

PSP Investments acquired 40% and 5% stakes of Polat Enerji from Mr. Adnan Polat and EDF Energies Nouvelles, respectively.


acquired 100% of

€28 million

2014
Advisor to the Seller

Arlight is a leading manufacturer of lighting fixtures and solutions in Türkiye. The company is a pioneer in the Turkish market with regards to the development of LED based lighting systems and already added a wide range of LED products into its product portfolio. The company’s headquarters and manufacturing facilities are located in Ankara, and the company employs around 160 personnel. Around 20% of Arlight’s turnover is comprised of exports.

Fagerhult based in Sweden is one of Europe’s leading lighting groups, with approximately €350 million in revenues, 2,200 employees and operations in approximately 20 countries. The group owns strong lighting brands such as Fagerhult, LTS Licht & Leuchten, Ateljé Lyktan, Eagle Lighting, Designplan Lighting and Whitecroft Lighting. Fagerhult is listed on the Nasdaq OMX Nordic Exchange in Stockholm and the majority of the shares of the company is owned by Swedish investment group Investment AB Latour.

Fagerhult acquired 100% of Arlight for €28 million.


acquired 100% of

2014
Advisor to the Seller

Mesan Kilit is engaged in manufacture and sale of industrial locks and components used in industrial locks and hinges consisting of stainless steel products, handles and accessories for electric-electronic, transportation, railway, automotive and machinery industries. Mesan Kilit offers more than 400 products in Türkiye and more than 60 countries. The company generated revenues of approximately US$ 23 million in 2013.

Essentra plc is a FTSE 250 company and a leading international supplier of speciality plastic, fibre, foam and packaging products. Through its four principal operating divisions, Essentra focuses on the light manufacture and distribution of high volume, essential components which serve customers in a wide variety of end-markets and geographies. Headquartered in the United Kingdom, Essentra's global network extends to 29 countries and includes c. 5,500 employees, 42 principal manufacturing facilities, 64 sales & distribution operations and 5 research & development centers. The company generated revenues of approximately US$ 1.05 billion in 2012.

Essentra acquired 100% of Mesan Kilit.