Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) • Communications

Alcuin Capital Partners and Indigo Capital Acquire AVM

On July 4, 2012, growth capital firm Alcuin Capital Partners and mezzanine finance firm Indigo Capital acquired communications company AVM

Acquisition Context
  • This is Alcuin Capital Partners’ 1st and Indigo Capital’s 2nd transaction in the Communications sector.
  • This is Alcuin Capital Partners’ 13th and Indigo Capital’s 13th transaction in the United Kingdom.
Investment Fate
  • AVM was sold to a strategic buyer in 2020.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date July 4, 2012
Target AVM
Sector Communications
Buyer(s) Alcuin Capital Partners
Indigo Capital
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target Company

AVM

Sunbury on Thames, United Kingdom
AVMI provides a complete range of video conferencing, audiovisual, and collaboration services to the private and public sectors. AVMI focusses on seamless design, installation, and integration of in-room AV systems and provides maintenance of AV systems for large, blue-chip organizations such as HSBC, Deutsche Bank, 3G, and TalkTalk and public sector clients such as the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Justice. With the growing use of complex, integrated AV systems and digital signage, AVMI provides an increasing range of solutions including video conferencing, web streaming, secure evidence services, the video managed services, and augmented reality retail solutions. AVM was formed in 1990 and is based in Sunbury on the Thames.
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Buyers Overview 2

Buyer

Alcuin Capital Partners

London, United Kingdom

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Category Growth Capital Firm
Founded 2004
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Alcuin Capital Partners is a London-based private equity firm focused primarily on making growth, or development capital investments in profitable lower middle-market companies. In addition to providing funding for growth, Alcuin also considers buyouts, buy-ins and recapitalizations. The Firm's target investment size is £10 to £30 million. Alcuin looks to be the lead investor and will consider both majority or minority situations.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 13 of 36
Sector: Communications 1 of 1
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) 8 of 13
Country: United Kingdom 13 of 34
Year: 2012 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-10-21 Glide Technologies

London, United Kingdom

Glide Technologies Ltd., is a provider of integrated press office software.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-11-06 Domus Tiles

London, United Kingdom

Domus is a distributor of ceramic tiles for premium construction projects, primarily in commercial office and residential sectors as well as leisure, retail and education, with a fast-growing presence in engineered flooring and other hard surfaces. It has created its dominant position in the UK and international presence through a highly targeted sales and marketing programme, focused on the needs and demands of the architectural design community. This professional approach is built on exceptional design-led service, technical expertise and a comprehensive, innovative product range.

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Buyer

Indigo Capital

London, United Kingdom

Category Mezzanine Finance Firm
Founded 1990
PE ASSETS 1.6B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Indigo Capital is a provider of mezzanine capital to help fund buyouts, corporate acquisitions, expansions, and recapitalizations. Indigo typically invests alongside other private equity firms, however the Firm invests independently as well. Indigo is active throughout Europe and looks to commit €10 to €100 million per transaction. Indigo is sector agnostic and generally backs businesses with 'established market positions, strong, ambitious and incentivized management and attractive growth prospects.' Indigo Capital raised its first fund in 1990. The Firm has offices in London and Paris.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 46 of 46
Sector: Communications 2 of 2
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) 27 of 27
Country: United Kingdom 13 of 13
Year: 2012 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-06-25 Prezioso-Technilor SAS

Vienne, France

Prezioso-Technilor SAS is a provider of coating and insulation services which maintain vital industrial infrastructures in the energy and infrastructure sector. Prezioso's services are critical to protecting the integrity of off-shore oil and gas and nuclear installations.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-11-23 SEA Società Europea Autocaravan

Poggibonsi, Italy

SEA is a European manufacturer of caravans under the brand names of Mobilvetta, Elnagh and McLouis.

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