Kartesia, the European specialist provider of capital solutions for small and mid-sized companies, is pleased to announce it has entered into exclusive discussions regarding the contemplated acquisition of the majority of Groupe Thoiry’s share capital. Following the completion of the transaction, Kartesia would become the new majority shareholder of the renowned operator of three wildlife parks, taking over from current majority shareholder Ekkio Capital, and minority stakeholders BNP Paribas and IDF Capital. Reinvesting alongside Kartesia as minority stakeholders would be Ekkio Capital, the management team, and the de La Panouse family, which founded the business in 1967. Kartesia would be investing from its KCO strategy and would be acting as sole lender.