Case Study

PGIM provides financing to Groupe GPS

Headquartered near Bordeaux, France, Groupe GPS is a global leader in providing reusable metal IBC containers for the rubber, chemicals, automotive, and food sectors.

Groupe GPS

At a Glance

The Company operates an infrastructure-style network powered by an asset pooling model, with ~2.5 million metal containers and~70 logistics depots worldwide.

In January 2026, PGIM provided financing to Groupe GPS, including a significant capex facility to support continued growth and fleet expansion. The new capital structure aligns the Company’s financing with the resilient, contracted nature of its business model. Founded by Benoît Arnaud and led by Jean-François Baus, the Company is also backed by MML Keystone, MML Partnership Capital Europe, and Metric Capital Partners.

PGIM’s middle market Direct Lending mandate provides relationship-focused and tailored debt capital for both sponsored and non-sponsored businesses, with EBITDA of €10-60+ million.

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