M&A Deal Summary

ProQuest Acquires Ex Libris Group

On October 6, 2015, ProQuest acquired software company Ex Libris Group from Golden Gate Capital for 500M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is ProQuest’s 1st transaction in the Software sector.
  • This is ProQuest’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is ProQuest’s 1st transaction in Israel.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2015-10-06
Target Ex Libris Group
Sector Software
Buyer(s) ProQuest
Sellers(s) Golden Gate Capital
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 500M USD

Target

Ex Libris Group

Jerusalem, Israel
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Ex Libris is a provider of software solutions for libraries, academic institutions and information centers. The Company's products are used by libraries to acquire, manage, deliver, and allow their users to discover, both their physical and electronic resources.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

ProQuest

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

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Category Company
Founded 1938
Sector Information Services
DESCRIPTION
ProQuest's corporate headquarters in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
ProQuest's corporate headquarters in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

ProQuest is an information content and services company. ProQuest technologies serve users across the critical points in research, helping them discover, access, share, create and manage information. ProQuest was formed in 1938 and is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 11 of 12
Sector (Software) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 8 of 9
Country (Israel) 1 of 1
Year (2015) 3 of 3
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-04-30 Coutts Information Services

Park Ringwood, United Kingdom

Coutts Information Services Ltd supply books and e-book content to over 5,000 academic, public, government, corporate and specialist libraries in more than 140 countries worldwide.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-06-22 Alexander Street Press

Alexandria, Virginia, United States

Alexander Street Press LLC is a provider of streaming videos and music to libraries around the world.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Golden Gate Capital

San Francisco, California, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2000
PE ASSETS 19.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Golden Gate Capital is a large private equity firm focused on buyout and growth equity investments across a wide variety of industries. The Firm partners with management teams to make equity investments in situations where there is a demonstrable opportunity to significantly enhance a company's value. Sectors of interest include software and IT services, semiconductors, electronics, consumer products and retail, financial services, business services, and media. Prospective transaction types include public-to-privates, corporate extractions, bankruptcy auctions, and recapitalizations. Golden Gate Capital was formed in 2000 and is based in San Francisco, California.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 50 of 79
Sector (Software) 7 of 9
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 24 of 36
Country (Israel) 1 of 1
Year (2015) 4 of 4
Size (of disclosed) 12 of 22
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-05-13 Nassau Reinsurance Group Holdings

Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Nassau Reinsurance Group is an insurance and reinsurance business focused on acquiring and operating onshore and offshore platforms with long tail liabilities in the life, annuity and long term care sectors.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-10-08 Ascena Retail Group

Mahwah, New Jersey, United States

Ascena Retail Group is a specialty retailer of apparel for women and tween girls, operating, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries Maurices, Justice, Lane Bryant, and Catherines brands. The Company was established in 1962 and is based in Mahwah, New Jersey.

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