M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2018-08-27 |
| Target | Aspen Insurance Holdings |
| Sector | Insurance |
| Buyer(s) |
Apollo Global Management
HarbourVest Partners |
| Deal Type | Going Private |
| Advisor(s) | Goldman Sachs J.P. Morgan Securities (Financial) Willkie Farr & Gallagher (Legal) |
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| Category | Asset Manager |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1990 |
| PE ASSETS | 45.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Apollo Global Management is a global alternative investment firm. The Firm segments its activity between private equity, capital markets, real estate, and publicly traded investment funds. Within private equity, Apollo targets traditional buyouts, distressed situations, as well as minority investments to help companies make acquisitions or fund other needs. Sectors of interest include chemicals, commodities, consumer/retail, distribution, transportation, financial services, business services, manufacturing, industrial, media/cable/leisure, packaging, and satellite/wireless. Apollo's geographic coverage spans Europe, North America, and Asia. Apollo manages publicly traded Apollo Investment Corporation, which provides equity and junior capital to middle-market companies, as well as Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. Apollo Global Management was formed in 1990 and is based in New York City.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 80 of 133 |
| Sector (Insurance) | 4 of 5 |
| Type (Going Private) | 20 of 29 |
| Country (Bermuda) | 3 of 3 |
| Year (2018) | 4 of 6 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-26 |
Aleris International
Cleveland, Ohio, United States Aleris International is a producer of aluminum rolled products and extrusions, aluminum recycling and specification alloy production. Major customers include some of the world’s largest companies in the aerospace, building and construction, containers and packaging, metal distribution, and transportation industries. Aleris serves these customers with its low-cost, flexible, technically advanced and strategically located manufacturing operations supported by industry-leading research and development. |
Sell | $2.6B |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-18 |
iNet communications Group
Sutton, United Kingdom iNet communications Group is a fully-integrated technology & telecommunications company that enables the ‘Industrial Internet of Things’ (“IIoT”). The Company provides the first end-to-end, standards-based, dedicated wireless solution platform capable of supporting the full spectrum of IIoT solutions, and owns or controls 4G/ 5G-LTE spectrum covering the majority of energy-producing assets in North America. By providing wireless LTE connectivity and “plug and play” solutions to oil & gas and industrial companies, INET has become the leader in rolling-out products and services to the industry. iNet communications Group was founded in 2007 and is based in Sutton, United Kingdom. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1978 |
| PE ASSETS | 86.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
HarbourVest Partners, LLC is an investment firm that makes investments in new private equity partnerships, acquires secondary interests, and makes direct investments in operating companies. HarbourVest's largest investment area is investments in private equity funds, comprising of approximately 2/3 of HarbourVest's assets. HarbourVest's direct investment group looks for investments in growth oriented businesses at a variety of stages. The Group generally targets co-investments of $5 to $100 million, growth capital financings of $5 to $40 million, or mezzanine commitments of $5 to $20 million. Sectors of interest include software, hardware, data communications, telecommunications, and financial services. HarbourVest was formed in 1997 to assume the business of Hancock Venture Partners which was formed in 1982. HarbourVest Partners is based in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in London, Tokyo, and Hong Kong.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 182 of 223 |
| Sector (Insurance) | 9 of 12 |
| Type (Going Private) | 25 of 27 |
| Country (Bermuda) | 3 of 3 |
| Year (2018) | 15 of 24 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-08-23 |
Sonder
San Francisco, California, United States Sonder is revolutionizing hospitality through innovative, tech-powered service and inspiring, thoughtfully designed accommodations combined into one seamlessly managed experience. Sonder’s innovative app empowers guests by making self-service features and 24/7 on-the-ground support just a tap away. Sonder is based in San Francisco, California. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-01 |
ACG Schools
Auckland, New Zealand ACG Schools is a private education company that operates schools and preschools. ACG Schools was founded in 1994 and is based in Auckland, New Zealand. |
Buy | - |
