Alantra advises Groupe Tabatabai on the carve-out of Talensis and its merger with Résilians

Jan 2025

Sell-side advisory

Paris – Alantra has acted as the exclusive M&A advisor to Groupe Tabatabai, a leading player in post-loss intervention for complex damages, on the strategic carve-out of Talensis, the group’s repair and engineering division, and its subsequent merger with Résilians, a specialist in emergency intervention services for residential damages.

Talensis is a recognized leader in repair engineering and ground treatment for construction, special works, and civil engineering. Known for its innovation-driven approach, Talensis holds numerous patents, including two proprietary technologies, which set it apart in the industry. With 350 employees, Talensis will continue to be led by Charles Tabatabai, who will also join the Strategic Management Committee of Résilians.

The merged entity will be backed by the private equity fund Motion Equity Partners, which has been supporting Résilians since 2021. This strategic combination positions the new group as a market leader in post-loss intervention. Leveraging their complementary expertise, the two entities will offer a comprehensive range of services, from diagnostics and engineering to emergency interventions and complex rehabilitations following natural disasters, fires, and other large-scale incidents. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approval from the competition authorities.

Charles Tabatabai, CEO of Talensis, said: “Talensis’ innovative solutions combined with Résilians’ experience allow us to effectively address all types of claims, from the simplest to the most complex, while respecting environmental challenges. I am personally very proud that we are joining Résilians, a group with whom we share the same values and a strong entrepreneurial culture.”

Nicolas Senlis, Managing Partner at Alantra, added: “We are delighted to have supported Groupe Tabatabai in this landmark transaction, which underscores Alantra’s expertise in designing and executing complex transactions, including carve-outs, strategic mergers, and capital restructurings. Despite challenging market conditions, our team was able to successfully safeguard the group’s value and position it for long-term growth.”