M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2003-12-23 |
| Target | Cartesis SA |
| Sector | Software |
| Buyer(s) | Apax |
| Sellers(s) | PricewaterhouseCoopers International |
| Deal Type | Divestiture |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1981 |
| PE ASSETS | 77.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Apax Partners is a mega-sized private equity investment group, operating across the United States, Europe, Israel and Asia. Broad industry sectors of interest include tech & telecom, media, retail & consumer, healthcare, financial services, and business services. Apax will consider both minority and majority investment positions and prefers companies with strong market positions and growth potential. The Firm generally pursues platform acquisitions valued from $1 to $5 billion. Apax Partners was formed in 1981 and is based in London.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 45 of 266 |
| Sector: Software M&A | 3 of 27 |
| Type: Divestiture M&A Deals | 6 of 28 |
| Country: France M&A | 6 of 18 |
| Year: 2003 M&A | 12 of 12 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-12-01 |
Inmarsat
London, United Kingdom Inmarsat is a global mobile satellite communications provider that owns and operates a diverse global portfolio of mobile telecommunications satellite networks, and holds a multi-layered, global spectrum portfolio, covering L-band, Ka-band, and S-band, enabling unparalleled breadth and diversity in the solutions it provides. Inmarsat's long-established global distribution network includes not only the world's leading channel partners but also its own strong direct retail capabilities, enabling end-to-end customer service assurance. The company has an unrivalled track record of operating reliable global mobile satellite telecommunications networks, sustaining business and mission critical safety and operational applications for more than 40 years. It is also a major driving force behind technological innovation in mobile satellite communications, sustaining its leadership through a substantial investment and a powerful network of technology and manufacturing partners. Inmarsat was formed in 1979 and is based in London. |
Buy | €1.7B |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-01-01 |
DuPont Innovalight
Sunnyvale, California, United States DuPont Innovalight engages in manufacturing and selling silicon ink. DuPont Innovalight is based in Sunnyvale, California. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Company |
|---|---|
| Sector | Business Services |
PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited (PwC) is an international provider of accounting and consulting services. Client offerings include auditing, crisis management, human resources, performance improvement, compliance, transaction and taxation. PwC is based in London with additional offices worldwide.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 3 of 13 |
| Sector: Software M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Type: Divestiture M&A Deals | 3 of 13 |
| Country: France M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Year: 2003 M&A | 2 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-03-01 |
Saratoga Institute
United States Saratoga Institute, Inc. is a provider of HR metrics and workforce measurement and employee engagement solutions. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-09-08 |
New Dimension Solutions
Harrison, New York, United States New Dimension Solutions, Inc. is a EAM System Integrator. |
Buy | - |
