M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2011-08-01 |
| Target | Vizada SAS |
| Sector | Communications |
| Buyer(s) | Airbus |
| Sellers(s) |
Hutton Collins Partners
Ardian |
| Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
| Deal Value | 960M EUR |
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Airbus is a designer and manufacturer of commercial aircraft. Airbus' product line ranges from the single-aisle A320 Family to the double-deck A380. Airbus was founded in 1998 and is based in Leiden, the Netherlands.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4 of 8 |
| Sector (Communications) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 3 of 5 |
| Country (France) | 1 of 3 |
| Year (2011) | 4 of 4 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-07-27 |
Satair A/S
Kastrup, Denmark Satair A/S is a supplier of aircraft parts and service solutions for aircraft maintenance. Satair A/S offers various services, ranging from parts supply and distribution to a selection of tailor-made service provider solutions. In the Asia Pacific region Satair A/S also offers repair service on a broad selection of its product portfolio. Customers include all types of commercial operators and maintenance providers as well as several military operators worldwide. With approximately 360 employees worldwide, Satair A/S is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark and serves its business partners globally through sales and warehousing locations in Europe, North America, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and China. |
Buy | $483M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-10-03 |
Netasq SA
Villeneuve d'Ascq, France Netasq SA is a cyber security company that specializes in the field of IP network protection. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2007 |
| PE ASSETS | 2.0B EUR |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Hutton Collins is a UK-based investor in established, profitable, mid-sized Western European businesses. Hutton invests mezzanine, preferred, and minority equity capital to support buyouts, acquisition financings, expansions, restructurings, and shareholder liquidity needs. Hutton generally invests €35 to €100 million in businesses valued between €100 and €500 million. The Firm has particular interest in opportunities throughout Spain, France, and Italy. Hutton is a generalist investor and has deep expertise in business services, leisure, healthcare, and financial services. Hutton Collins is based in London.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 6 of 18 |
| Sector (Communications) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 4 of 11 |
| Country (France) | 1 of 1 |
| Year (2011) | 1 of 1 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 2 of 6 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-03-25 |
Wagamama
Southwark, United Kingdom Wagamama provides pan-Asian inspired cuisine serving food based on Japanese cuisine with 108 restaurants around the world. Wagamama was formed in 1992 and is based in London. United Kingdom. |
Buy | £215M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-12-16 |
Hunter Boots
Edinburgh, United Kingdom Hunter Boot is a lifestyle brand focused on the design, production, and wholesaling of rubber boots, bags, outerwear, and related accessories. Hunter Boot was established in 1856 and is based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1996 |
| PE ASSETS | 125.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Ardian is a mega-sized diversified investment group focused on opportunities worldwide. Ardian invests across and manages funds focused on small and mid-sized buyouts, growth capital financings, mezzanine, infrastructure, real estate, and co-investment opportunities. Ardian's small-buyouts group targets controlling interests in French, German, and Italian businesses valued up to €100 million. It's mid-sized buyout group seeks businesses valued up €1.5 billion and does not have any geographic limitations. The Infrastructure team looks for European opportunities and can commit up to €150 million per transaction. The Mezzanine group supports junior capital commitments of €5 to €80 million. In addition to direct investing, Ardian also manages various private equity fund-of-funds. Ardian was founded in 1996 and is based in Paris.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 43 of 217 |
| Sector (Communications) | 2 of 9 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 13 of 51 |
| Country (France) | 26 of 104 |
| Year (2011) | 15 of 18 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 11 of 33 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-07-30 |
Action
Zwaagdijk-oost, Netherlands Action is a non-food discount retailer. Its core product assortment includes decoration, DIY, garden and outdoor, household goods, multimedia, sports, stationery and hobby, toys and entertainment, food and drink, laundry and cleaning, personal care, pets, clothing and linen. Action uses large-scale procurement, flexible assortment, optimal distribution and a cost-conscious corporate culture to ensure very low prices for its customers, with the promise of "more than you expect for less than you imagine". Action was founded in 1993 and is based in Zwaagdijk-oost, Netherlands. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-09-08 |
KRDS
Paris, France KRDS is an independent Social and Media Agency that creates and develops social media applications. KRDS provides advice, design, and production, on projects Brand content/activation, Social Media, Sites, and applications buying Bot marketing. KRDS was founded in 2008 and is based in Paris, France. |
Buy | - |
