M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2015-12-07 |
| Target | Array Marketing |
| Sector | Marketing |
| Buyer(s) | The Carlyle Group |
| Sellers(s) |
TorQuest
Westerkirk Capital |
| Deal Type | Secondary Buyout |
| Advisor(s) | Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. (Financial) |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1987 |
| PE ASSETS | 376.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
The Carlyle Group is a global investment firm that pursues private equity, credit, and real estate investments worldwide. Carlyle's private equity practice practice pursues buyouts, strategic minority equity investments, equity private placements, consolidations and buildups, and growth capital financings. With offices in 19 countries, Carlyle can easily target opportunities throughout North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, the Middle East/North Africa and Latin America. Broad sectors of interest include aerospace, defense, automotive and transportation, consumer, retail, energy and power, financial services, healthcare, industrial, infrastructure, technology services, business services, telecommunications and media. The Carlyle Group was formed in 1987 and is based in Washington DC.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 549 of 695 |
| Sector (Marketing) | 11 of 12 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 71 of 125 |
| State (Ontario) | 5 of 7 |
| Country (Canada) | 8 of 11 |
| Year (2015) | 38 of 40 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-12-04 |
The Innovation Group
Hampshire, United Kingdom The Innovation Group is a provider of business process outsourcing and technology solutions to the insurance, fleet and automotive industries. The Innovation Group was founded in 1996 and is based in Hampshire, United Kingdom. |
Buy | £500M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-12-11 |
Hunkemöller
Hilversum, Netherlands Hunkemöller is an operator of lingerie specialists in Europe with stores in the Benelux countries, as well as Germany. Hunkemöller designs, sources and distributes lingerie through its store network. Hunkemöller was founded in 1886 and is based in Hilversum, Netherlands. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2002 |
| PE ASSETS | 3.0B CAD |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
TorQuest Partners is a Canadian mid-market private equity firm. TorQuest invests in established companies that deal in manufacturing, business services, financial services, industrial products, food, consumer products, and chemicals. Prospective transaction situations include family successions, recapitalizations, corporate carve-outs, and buyouts. Torquest targets businesses valued from C$40 to C$250 million where the firm can commit C$20 to C$100 million. TorQuest Partners was formed in 2002 and is based in Toronto.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 12 of 26 |
| Sector (Marketing) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 5 of 10 |
| State (Ontario) | 6 of 11 |
| Country (Canada) | 9 of 20 |
| Year (2015) | 3 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-10-09 |
Spinrite
Listowel, Ontario, Canada Spinrite is a manufacturer and marketer of craft yarn products in North America. Spinrite's Bernat, Patons, Lily Sugar's Cream, and Phentex brands, which are sold through mass merchants, craft stores, and independent specialty stores. Spinrite was founded in 1952 and is based in Listowel, Ontario. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-01 |
FirstOnSite Restoration
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada FirstOnSite Restoration L.P. is a provider of disaster restoration services in Canada to residential, commercial and industrial clients. FirstOnSite is a full service restoration provider with emergency and re-build expertise in water losses, wind damage, fire and smoke damage, sewer backup, document restoration, hurricane and tornado restorations, odour control, contents handling, drying, electronic repairs, mould remediation, asbestos remediation, petroleum spills and infection control. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Asset Manager |
|---|---|
| Size | Small |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Westerkirk Capital is an investment firm focused on partnering with business owners and managers to pursue growth opportunities. The Firm manages private capital for a single Canadian investor and generally takes a long-term approach when investing. Westerkirk is a generalist investor, with interest in transportation, apparel, media, manufacturing, business services, aerospace, consumer products, and real estate. Westerkirk Capital is based in Victoria, British Columbia.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4 of 5 |
| Sector (Marketing) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 1 of 2 |
| State (Ontario) | 3 of 3 |
| Country (Canada) | 4 of 5 |
| Year (2015) | 4 of 4 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-10-15 |
Gaspard & Sons
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Gaspard & Sons Ltd. is a manufacturer and distributor of academic regalia, clergy vestments, choral robes, and legal and judicial attire. The Company’s products are primarily sold direct-to-user in Canada, while the U.S. market is served via a combination of company and independent representatives. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-11-22 |
Demers Ambulances
Beloeil, Quebec, Canada Demers Ambulances is the second largest ambulance manufacturer in North America. Demers Ambulances is accredited by Transport Canada and is recognized as a "Qualified Vehicles Modification" (QVM) by Ford, holds the US National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) Member Verification Program (MVP) certification, and holds the BNQ1013 certification from the Bureau de Normalization du Québec (BNQ). Demers Ambulances was founded in 1960 and is based in Beloeil, Quebec. |
Sell | - |
