M&A Deal Summary

Atena Equity Partners Acquires LeYa

On August 1, 2018, private equity firm Atena Equity Partners acquired publishing company LeYa from Berggruen Holdings and Trilantic Europe

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Atena Equity Partners’ 1st transaction in the Publishing sector.
  • This is Atena Equity Partners’ 8th transaction in Portugal.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2018-08-01
Target LeYa
Sector Publishing
Buyer(s) Atena Equity Partners
Sellers(s) Berggruen Holdings
Trilantic Europe
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

LeYa

Lisbon, Portugal
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LeYa is an editorial group that includes some of the most prestigious Portuguese-language publishers in Portugal, Angola, and Mozambique. It is also present in Brazil where it operates in the distance learning/e-learning sector. LeYa was formed in 2008 and is based in Lisbon, Portugal.

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Buyer(S) 1

DESCRIPTION

Atena Equity Partners is a private equity firm focused on acquiring and investing in lower middle-market Portuguese companies. Atena looks to invest up to €15 million in companies valued between €10 and €50 million. The Firm does not have any sector preferences and generally pursues a variety investment situations, including buy-and-build opportunities, companies facing succession issues, financial restructurings, growth capital financings, and non-core divestitures. Atena Equity Partners was formed in 2014 and is based in Lisbon.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 8 of 18
Sector (Publishing) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 1 of 1
Country (Portugal) 8 of 18
Year (2018) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-05-01 E&T

Portugal

E&T is focused on engineering and project management for the mold-making industry enabling quality tools production with a relevant cost efficiency and on-time delivery. E&T also develops and manufactures medium-sized molds as its core strength lies in the machining (CNC), assembling and finishing processes of the mold.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-05-01 Malo Clinic

Lisbon, Portugal

Malo Clinic is focused on the development of innovative surgical techniques, protocols, and products patented and internationally recognized, used in the rehabilitation of total toothless. Malo Clinic provides Implantology and Dental Aesthetics and is currently present in 6 continents, 22 countries, and 66 cities. Malo Clinic was formed in 1995 and is based in Lisbon, Portugal.

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Seller(S) 2

SELLER

Berggruen Holdings

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1986
PE ASSETS 2.0B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Berggruen Holdings, Inc. is a private holding company that seeks investments in private equity, real estate, alternative energy, stocks and bonds, hedge funds, and other private equity funds. Berggruen's direct private equity group targets investments in mid-market, cash-flow positive businesses operating in a wide variety of industries. The Firm can invest up to $200 million per transaction and will consider opportunities in the US, Europe, Asia, and other emerging markets. Berggruen Holdings looks to partner with management teams when pursuing opportunities. Berggruen Holdings, Inc. was established in 1986 and has offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, Berlin, Tel Aviv, Mumbai, and Istanbul.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 6 of 7
Sector (Publishing) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 2 of 2
Country (Portugal) 1 of 1
Year (2018) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-04-03 Hoover

Thomson, Georgia, United States

Hoover is a producer of fire-retardant treated wood in the world. In addition to its fire-retardant range, Hoover is a full-line treating company with the industry's most effective products and support. Hoover's fire retardant formulations are licensed to a select group of licensee treating plants in North America and the United Kingdom. Hoover was founded in 1955 and is based in Thomson, Georgia.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-03-05 TLC Companies

Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, United States

TLC Companies provides transportation industries workers' compensation and risk management solutions. The TLC Companies has been able to leverage our 25+ years of experience in risk management and transportation services to our clients resulting in lower operating costs. TLC Companies was founded in 1985 and is based in Brooklyn, Minnesota.

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DESCRIPTION

Trilantic Europe is a private equity firm focused on buyouts and consolidation opportunities of mid-market companies across Western Europe. The Firm focuses on control or co-control situations where it can act as a hands-on investor pursuing growth opportunities and strategies. Sectors of interest include consumer, leisure, industrials, technology, media, communications, business services, and healthcare. The Firm is associated with Trilantic North America and originated from Lehman Brother's merchant banking division in 2009. Trilantic Europe is headquartered in London, England.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 9 of 10
Sector (Publishing) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 2 of 3
Country (Portugal) 1 of 1
Year (2018) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-12-15 Oberberg Group

Berlin, Germany

Oberberg Group operates nine clinics at eight locations with approximately 560 beds focused on privately insured patients. The clinics operate under different brands including Oberberg Kliniken, SOMNIA Privatkliniken, Rhein-Jura Klinik and Parkklinik Wiesbaden Schlangenbad. Oberberg differentiates itself through a unique therapy concept based on individual, intensive and innovative treatment delivery. This is accomplished by an experienced group of doctors who are leading experts in their respective fields and a strong patient-to-therapist ratio across the network of clinics. Oberberg Group was founded in 1988 and is based in Berlin, Germany.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-09-28 YM&U

London, United Kingdom

YM&U is an integrated provider of talent representation and management services for the entertainment, music, sports and scripted industries in the U.K. and U.S. With c. 300 employees, the company acts as talent agent and manager for c. 1,000 clients and offers professional services (accounting, legal and business management) to an additional c. 1,100 clients. YM&U was founded in 1984 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

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