Barings Supports IK Partners’ Investment in Endrix
Barings, one of the world’s leading investment managers, today announced its role as co-lead arranger and lender of senior secured credit facilities supporting IK Partners’ (“IK”) recent investment in Endrix, a leading French accounting and advisory services firm.
This transaction builds upon the long-standing partnership between Barings and IK.
Founded in 1978 in Lyon, Endrix (formerly Groupe SFC) is a leading provider of accounting and advisory services to SMEs and mid-market companies. With a presence across 35 offices in France, Endrix provides a comprehensive service offering, combining accounting, audit and both financial and non-financial advisory services, to over 12,000 clients.
“We are delighted to support IK on its recent investment in Endrix, alongside the company’s existing partners,” said Antoine Gosselin-Mercury, Senior Director in Barings Global Private Finance Group. “Endrix has established itself as a proven market consolidator and demonstrates significant digital advancement. We are convinced that, leveraging IK’s deep sector expertise, Endrix is uniquely positioned to consolidate its position and accelerate its growth, including through strategic acquisitions.”
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About Barings
Barings is a $481+ billion* global asset management firm that partners with institutional, insurance, and intermediary clients, and supports leading businesses with flexible financing solutions. The firm, a subsidiary of MassMutual, seeks to deliver excess returns by leveraging its global scale and capabilities across public and private markets in fixed income, real assets and capital solutions. Learn more at Barings.com.
*As of December 31, 2025
About IK Partners
IK Partners (“IK”) is a European private equity firm focused on investments in the Benelux, DACH, France, Nordics and the UK Since 1989, IK has raised more than €20 billion of capital and invested in over 200 European companies. IK supports companies with strong underlying potential, partnering with management teams and investors to create robust, well-positioned businesses with excellent long-term prospects. For more information, visit ikpartners.com
IK is an affiliate of Wendel. For more information, visit wendelgroup.com