M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2017-07-12 |
| Target | Quark Software |
| Sector | Software |
| Buyer(s) | Parallax Capital Partners |
| Sellers(s) | Platinum Equity |
| Deal Type | Secondary Buyout |
| Advisor(s) | Piper Jaffray Companies (Financial) |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1999 |
| Size | Middle-Market |
| Type | Sector Focused |
Parallax Capital Partners is a private equity firm focused on acquiring middle-market software and related technology companies. Prospective transactions include corporate divestitures, take privates, management buyouts, private company acquisitions, and recapitalizations. Target companies typically have $5 to $100 million in revenue and offer mission-critical products or services. Parallax will consider opportunities in North and South America, Europe, or Asia. Parallax Capital Partners was formed in 1999 and is based in Laguna Hills, California.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 16 of 16 |
| Sector (Software) | 11 of 11 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 2 of 2 |
| State (Michigan) | 2 of 2 |
| Country (United States) | 15 of 15 |
| Year (2017) | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-04-05 |
erwin
Melville, New York, United States erwin, Inc. is a data modeling solutions software that helps organizations promote strong data governance and derive maximum value from their data-driven initiatives. erwin was established in 2016 and is based in Melville, New York. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-12-12 |
Fox Technologies
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Fox Technologies, Inc. is a provider of access management and governance software. Fox Technologies was founded in 2001 and is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1995 |
| PE ASSETS | 48.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Platinum Equity is a private equity firm focused on acquiring divestitures of larger public companies primarily in North America and Europe. Historically, Platinum targeted technology/software related businesses, however, the firm has since branched out beyond tech and will consider acquisitions in a broad range of industries including chemicals, communications, logistics, healthcare, automotive, industrial products, and business services. Platinum Equity was formed in 1995 by Tom Gores and is based in Beverly Hills, California.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 48 of 77 |
| Sector (Software) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 11 of 20 |
| State (Michigan) | 5 of 5 |
| Country (United States) | 41 of 64 |
| Year (2017) | 1 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-05-16 |
Aventiv Technologies
Dallas, Texas, United States Aventiv Technologies is a diversified technology company providing solutions to corrections and government services sectors. Aventiv Technologies is based in Dallas, Texas. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-07-24 |
United Site Services
Westborough, Massachusetts, United States United Site Services is a provider of portable restrooms, temporary fence and related site services. With more than 85 locations coast to coast and the largest fleet of portable sanitation equipment, it is no wonder why United Site Services is trusted by more top industry professionals than any other temporary site service provider. Company wide selection of solutions, products, and our fast, courteous customer service provides peace of mind during all phases of your project or event. |
Buy | - |
