M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2009-10-19 |
| Target | BMI Group |
| Sector | Building Materials |
| Buyer(s) |
TowerBrook Capital Partners
Apollo Global Management |
| Sellers(s) | PAI Partners |
| Deal Type | Secondary Buyout |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2001 |
| PE ASSETS | 22.8B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
TowerBrook Capital Partners is a private equity firm focused on leveraged buyouts, leveraged build-ups and distressed situation investments throughout North America and Europe. TowerBrook prefers control-oriented investments and actively pursues complex situations that other firms may avoid. Target sectors include consumer services, distribution, beverages, pharmaceuticals, media, technology, communications, software, and healthcare. TowerBrook Capital Partners was established in 2001 and is headquartered in New York City.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 28 of 101 |
| Sector: Building Materials M&A | 1 of 3 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals | 5 of 29 |
| Country: United Kingdom M&A | 2 of 20 |
| Year: 2009 M&A | 2 of 4 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-05-01 |
Wilton Brands
Woodridge, Illinois, United States Wilton Brands was a distributor of craft and celebration products in the U.S. The business comprised a number of creative consumer products companies, whose diversified product portfolio included baking, cake decorating, candy and cookie making, party and seasonal products, together with scrapbooking, card-making, needlecraft, paint-by-numbers and rubber stamping products, sold through several established consumer brands. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-11-20 |
Hayfin
London, United Kingdom Hayfin is an independent investment firm that offers lending solutions to European middle-market companies and asset management services to institutional clients. Hayfin was formed in 2009 and is based in London, United Kingdom. |
Buy | $700M |
| Category | Asset Manager |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1990 |
| PE ASSETS | 72.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Apollo Global Management is a global alternative investment firm. The Firm segments its activity between private equity, capital markets, real estate, and publicly traded investment funds. Within private equity, Apollo targets traditional buyouts, distressed situations, as well as minority investments to help companies make acquisitions or fund other needs. Sectors of interest include chemicals, commodities, consumer/retail, distribution, transportation, financial services, business services, manufacturing, industrial, media/cable/leisure, packaging, and satellite/wireless. Apollo's geographic coverage spans Europe, North America, and Asia. Apollo manages publicly traded Apollo Investment Corporation, which provides equity and junior capital to middle-market companies, as well as Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. Apollo Global Management was formed in 1990 and is based in New York City.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 20 of 152 |
| Sector: Building Materials M&A | 1 of 3 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals | 4 of 39 |
| Country: United Kingdom M&A | 2 of 11 |
| Year: 2009 M&A | 1 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-05-02 |
Linens ‘N’ Things
Sacramento, California, United States Linens ‘N Things is a retailer and brand of home goods and furnishings. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-12-23 |
Panolam Surface Systems
Shelton, Connecticut, United States Panolam Surface Systems is a manufacturer of thermally fused melamine (TFM) panels and high-pressure laminates (HPL). TFM and HPL are used to manufacture kitchen and bath cabinetry, residential and commercial furniture, store fixtures, and countertops. Panolam Surface Systems was founded in 1997 and is based in Shelton, Connecticut. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1998 |
| PE ASSETS | 28.0B EUR |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
PAI Partners is a European private equity firm that makes controlling equity investments in buyout transactions valued in excess of €300 million. PAI is particularly interested in 'investing in consolidating sectors and in markets where growth can be sustained through economic and financial market cycles.' Sectors of interest include consumer retail, professional distribution, building materials, infrastructure and utilities, media, IT, communications, food, consumer goods, healthcare, chemicals, automotive, aeronautics, paper & packaging, electrical appliances, and household equipment (heating, air-conditioning, security). The firms invest in the range of €100 - €300 million transaction. PAI was formed in 1998 and is based in Paris with additional offices in Madrid, Milan, Munich, Luxembourg, Copenhagen, and London.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 15 of 52 |
| Sector: Building Materials M&A | 1 of 2 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals | 7 of 26 |
| Country: United Kingdom M&A | 1 of 8 |
| Year: 2009 M&A | 3 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-07-01 |
Saeco International Group
Gaggio Montano, Italy Saeco is the leading European automatic espresso coffee machines manufacturer. Saeco designs, manufactures and distributes espresso coffee machines (manual or automatic) for home and professional use both under its own brands ('Saeco', 'Gaggia' and 'Spidem') and on behalf of third party. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-06-11 |
Cerba
Frepillon, France Cerba is a laboratory in specialized biology, offers a comprehensive range of tests with high medical value, covering a wide range of specialties. It is active in all three segments of the clinical pathology business, namely esoteric, routine and central lab. Cerba was founded in 1967 and is based in Frepillon, France. |
Buy | - |
