M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 1998-03-01 |
| Target | Inchcape |
| Sector | Marine |
| Buyer(s) |
Motion Equity Partners
Epiris |
| Deal Type | Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) |
| Deal Value | 41M GBP |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2001 |
| PE ASSETS | 1.0B EUR |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Motion Equity Partners is a European private equity firm that targets large buyouts and turnaround situations valued up to €300 million. Broad areas of interest include consumer (leisure, retail, household and consumer goods, food/beverages), industrial (building materials, automotive, manufacturing, chemicals), business services (outsourced services, logistics and transportation, facilities management), and healthcare services and equipment. Motion prefers opportunities located in France, the UK, Germany, and Italy and looks to commit €20 to €80 per transaction. Motion Equity Partners was established in 2001 and is headquartered in Paris.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 10 of 43 |
| Sector (Marine) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) | 8 of 29 |
| Country (United Kingdom) | 8 of 13 |
| Year (1998) | 2 of 7 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 13 of 17 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-03-01 |
Aspen Healthcare
London, United Kingdom Aspen is the owner and operator of two private hospitals in prime residential areas close to central London (Parkside Hospital in Wimbledon and Holly House in Buckhurst Hill). Attracted by the quality of Aspen’s assets and their position in a growing and consolidating market, Cognetas saw the opportunity to build on this strong niche position. |
Buy | £33M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-04-01 |
Hygiene Diffusion SA
Lunel-Viel, France Hygiène Diffusion SA is a manufacturer of diaper products with strong positions in France, Germany and Spain. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1976 |
| PE ASSETS | 1.5B GBP |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Electra Partners is a UK-based private equity firm focused on buyouts, co-investments, secondary fund purchases, and debt investing. The Firm's direct investing group looks to make majority or minority investments of £40 to £150 million in deals valued up to £500 million. Electra was formed in 1976 and is based in London.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 17 of 73 |
| Sector (Marine) | 1 of 2 |
| Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) | 10 of 30 |
| Country (United Kingdom) | 16 of 60 |
| Year (1998) | 3 of 9 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 25 of 29 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-03-01 |
Aspen Healthcare
London, United Kingdom Aspen is the owner and operator of two private hospitals in prime residential areas close to central London (Parkside Hospital in Wimbledon and Holly House in Buckhurst Hill). Attracted by the quality of Aspen’s assets and their position in a growing and consolidating market, Cognetas saw the opportunity to build on this strong niche position. |
Buy | £33M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-04-01 |
Beziers
London, United Kingdom Beziers is a provider of Integrated marketing services including consulting, design, printing and production, logistics fulfillment and ecommerce. |
Buy | - |
