Stout served as the exclusive financial advisor to OPTYM-HA in connection with its majority stake sale to Albarest Partners, a French private equity firm focused on regional SMEs.
OPTYM-HA, founded nearly two decades ago and headquartered in Villard-Bonnot, France, has established itself as France's premier provider of circular economy solutions for commercial and off-road vehicles. The Company specializes in DPF (diesel particulate filter) cleaning and remanufacturing solutions, serving a wide range of vehicles, including buses, coaches, trucks, light commercial vehicles, handling equipment, and off-road vehicles. Operating from two strategic locations in France, OPTYM-HA employs approximately thirty skilled professionals and serves around 800 clients, including industry leaders such as RATP, Keolis, Transdev, and Fraikin. The Company demonstrates strong market momentum with projected revenue growth of approximately 50% in 2024.