M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2006-01-01 |
| Target | Nero AG |
| Sector | Software |
| Buyer(s) |
Atlantic Bridge
Alpha Group HarbourVest Partners |
| Deal Type | Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) |
| Deal Value | 48M EUR |
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| Category | Growth Capital Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2006 |
| PE ASSETS | 1.0B EUR |
| Size | Middle-Market |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Atlantic Bridge is a growth capital firm focused on mid-market technology businesses across Europe, the US, Middle East, and China. Specific areas of interest include machine learning, robotics, computer visioning, cloud, IoT and big data. Atlantic Bridge generally prefers 'domain-specific companies' as well as businesses that can benefit from transatlantic opportunities. Atlantic Bridge was formed in 2006 and is based in Dublin.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 5 of 34 |
| Sector (Software) | 2 of 6 |
| Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) | 1 of 4 |
| Country (Germany) | 1 of 3 |
| Year (2006) | 2 of 4 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-01-01 |
SiliconBlue Technologies
Santa Clara, California, United States Silicon Blue is a Custom Mobile Device solutions. The company offers custom solutions for handset applications, including IP, design services and a new class of ultra-low power, single-chip, CMOS SRAM mobile FPGA devices with patented non-volatile configuration memory (NVCM). |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-03-27 |
Accuris Networks
Dublin, Ireland Accuris Networks Ltd. is a provider of carrier-grade Wi-Fi Offload and Roaming Inter-Working solutions for data, voice and messaging. Accuris Networks helps service providers monetise the connectivity between networks enabling subscribers to move seamlessly and securely between LTE, GSM, Wi-Fi, IPX and fixed networks while ensuring a superior quality of experience. Accuris Networks Ltd. was founded in 1997 and is based in Dublin, Ireland. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1985 |
| PE ASSETS | 2.0B EUR |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Alpha Group is a European private equity firm specializing in LBOs and development capital investments. The Firm seeks to invest in companies throughout Europe, including Germany, Switzerland, Italy, France, and Benelux as well as some eastern European countries. The Firm seeks to commit €50 to €125 million in companies valued between €100 and €500 million. Alpha typically takes majority control and arranges for founders or key managers to co-invest. Sectors of interest include Consumer & Leisure, Fashion & Design, Industrial Manufacturing and Service & Distibution. Alpha Group was formed in 1985 and is based in Paris.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 46 of 77 |
| Sector (Software) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) | 44 of 55 |
| Country (Germany) | 15 of 18 |
| Year (2006) | 1 of 7 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 48 of 57 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-12-01 |
VCST Industrial Products N.V.
St.-Truiden, Belgium VCST Industrial Products N.V. is a designer and producer of precision gears for engines and transmissions, transmission shafts and brake system components, for cars, trucks as well as off-road vehicles. |
Buy | €161M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-03-01 |
THOM Europe
Paris, France THOM Europe is a jewellery retailer in shopping centres, operating in the generalist affordable precious jewellery segment of the market where average ticket prices are below €300 but represent over 50% of the market in France. THOM Europe was founded in 1981 and is based in Paris, France. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1978 |
| PE ASSETS | 86.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
HarbourVest Partners, LLC is an investment firm that makes investments in new private equity partnerships, acquires secondary interests, and makes direct investments in operating companies. HarbourVest's largest investment area is investments in private equity funds, comprising of approximately 2/3 of HarbourVest's assets. HarbourVest's direct investment group looks for investments in growth oriented businesses at a variety of stages. The Group generally targets co-investments of $5 to $100 million, growth capital financings of $5 to $40 million, or mezzanine commitments of $5 to $20 million. Sectors of interest include software, hardware, data communications, telecommunications, and financial services. HarbourVest was formed in 1997 to assume the business of Hancock Venture Partners which was formed in 1982. HarbourVest Partners is based in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in London, Tokyo, and Hong Kong.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 30 of 223 |
| Sector (Software) | 6 of 27 |
| Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) | 7 of 39 |
| Country (Germany) | 2 of 8 |
| Year (2006) | 1 of 14 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 63 of 68 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-12-01 |
VCST Industrial Products N.V.
St.-Truiden, Belgium VCST Industrial Products N.V. is a designer and producer of precision gears for engines and transmissions, transmission shafts and brake system components, for cars, trucks as well as off-road vehicles. |
Buy | €161M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-01-18 |
Health Dialog Services
Boston, Massachusetts, United States Health Dialog Services is a provider of care management services, including disease management. Health Dialog helps health plans, employers and physician groups improve healthcare quality while reducing overall costs. Health Dialog Services offerings include health coaching for medical decisions, chronic conditions, and wellness; population analytic solutions; and consulting services. Health Dialog Services is based in Boston, Massachusetts. |
Buy | - |
