M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2008-10-28 |
| Target | DTN |
| Sector | Business Services |
| Buyer(s) | Schneider Electric |
| Sellers(s) |
VSS Capital Partners
Annex Capital |
| Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
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| Category | Company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1836 |
| Sector | Electrical Equipment |
| Employees | 135,000 |
| Revenue | 34.2B EUR (2022) |
Schneider Electric is a provider of electricity distribution, automation management and produces installation components for energy management. Schneider Electric develops connected technologies and solutions to manage energy and process in ways that are safe, reliable, efficient and sustainable. Schneider Electric was founded in 1836 and is based in Rueil-Malmaison, France.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 15 of 40 |
| Sector (Business Services) | 1 of 2 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 14 of 36 |
| State (Nebraska) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (United States) | 11 of 21 |
| Year (2008) | 4 of 4 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-07-01 |
Xantrex Technology
Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada Xantrex Technology, Inc. is a supplier of advanced power electronics and controls for the commercial, recreational, and residential markets. The Xantrex brand, is one of the most successful and popular brands of onboard AC power technology. Xantrex products are used in a variety of applications in the RV, marine, military, construction, EMS, bus, work service vehicle and commercial truck markets. Xantrex ensures its products are put through extensive reliability testing and certifies its products to comply with various regulatory standards to meet or exceed the applicable requirements for safety, quality, efficiency and environment. With more than three decades of design, engineering and manufacturing experience, Xantrex power solutions offer an enviable mix of advanced technology and unmatched bankability. |
Buy | $500M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-04-13 |
Scada group
Merewether, Australia Scada group provider of systems integration solutions and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) products to water utilities and oil & gas businesses. |
Buy | AU$200M |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1981 |
| PE ASSETS | 4.0B USD |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
VSS Capital Partners is a private equity firm that targets investments in the media, communications, education, and information services sectors. VSS looks for opportunities with valuable brand franchises, stable cash flows, and infrastructure to support add-ons. The Firm will consider businesses throughout North America and Europe valued between $50 and $750 million. Prospective investment situations include management buyouts/buy-ins, expansion or acquisition financings, recapitalizations, build-ups, going private transactions, and partnerships. VSS was formed in 1981 and is based in New York City.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 15 of 56 |
| Sector (Business Services) | 4 of 12 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 4 of 22 |
| State (Nebraska) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (United States) | 13 of 43 |
| Year (2008) | 2 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-09-26 |
Alexander Gallo
Atlanta, Georgia, United States Alexander Gallo Holdings LLC is the nation’s privately-owned court reporting and litigation support services company. Alexander Gallo Holdings is home to one of the largest base of court reporters in the country. Alexander Gallo was founded in 1999 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-03-27 |
Berliner Verlag
Berlin, Germany Berliner Verlag is a leading German regional newspaper publishing group based in Berlin. As the second largest local publisher the company publishes four products which cover the whole print advertising value chain in its core markets: Berliner Zeitung (daily circulation ca.185,000), the largest and most prestigious German regional quality broadsheet in Berlin; Berliner Kurier (daily circulation ca.121,000), a high quality tabloid targeted at well educated readership; Abendblatt (weekly circulation 1.2 million), a weekly advertising free sheet with 21 district editions; and TIP (biweekly circulation 61,000), Berlin's leading city entertainment guide. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2004 |
| Size | Middle-Market |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Annex Capital Management is a private investment firm focused on secondary private equity transactions and special situations opportunities. Annex is sector agnostic with an emphasis on consumer products, including food and beverage, information services, telecommunications and specialized manufacturing. Annex was formed in 2004 with the spinout of Dresdner Bank's direct investment portfolio into a new secondary firm backed by Coller Capital. Annex Capital is based in New York City.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 10 of 13 |
| Sector (Business Services) | 2 of 2 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 3 of 5 |
| State (Nebraska) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (United States) | 10 of 13 |
| Year (2008) | 3 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-10-24 |
Mrs. Fields Famous brands
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States Mrs. Fields Famous brands, Inc. is one of the largest franchisors in the premium snack food industry, owning such highly recognized brands as Mrs. Fields, Great American Cookie Company, TCBY. Pretzel Time and Pretzel maker. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-07-30 |
Great American Cookie
Norcross, Georgia, United States Great American Cookie Co., Inc. is a franchiser of fresh-baked cookie outlets. |
Sell | - |
