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LGT Private Debt provides debt facilities to support Motion Equity Partners’ acquisition of Polaris
Entities advised by LGT Private Debt participated in the arrangement of debt facilities to support the acquisition of Polaris, a French functional ingredient producer, by private equity firm Motion Equity Partners. The transaction closed in July 2026.
Pfaeffikon and Paris, 3 August 2026. Headquartered in Quimper, France, Polaris specializes in highly concentrated omega-3 and omega-6 oils. Its products are primarily used in nutraceuticals, as well as infant nutrition, cosmetics and animal feed. The company has built a strong position in its market, by leveraging its technological capabilities, proprietary labels and advanced formulation expertise.
Kevin Abrial, Partner at LGT Private Debt, said: “We are pleased to support Motion Equity Partners and Polaris as the company enters its next phase of growth. We believe the company is well positioned to benefit from positive long-term trends in health, wellness and science-backed nutrition. This transaction builds on our long-standing relationship with Motion Equity Partners and reflects our continued focus on high-quality businesses in the resilient, innovation-led healthcare and nutrition markets.”
Private debt is one of LGT Capital Partners' areas of expertise in the field of private markets. The team has been active in European direct lending since 2005, with offices in Paris, London and Frankfurt am Main. It has completed more than 130 investments since 2005. As a specialist in the European private debt market, it arranged the first unitranche transaction in Europe in 2007.
LGT Capital Partners
LGT Capital Partners is a leading global specialist in alternative investing with over USD 110 billion in assets under management and more than 750 institutional clients in 50 countries. An international team of over 950 professionals is responsible for managing a wide range of investment programs focusing on private markets, multi-alternatives and diversifying strategies, complemented by sustainable and impact strategies. Headquartered in Pfaeffikon (SZ), Switzerland, the firm has offices in San Francisco, New York, Dublin, London, Paris, The Hague, Luxembourg, Frankfurt am Main, Vaduz, Dubai, Beijing, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore and Sydney.
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