Secondary Buyout • E-Commerce

Bain Capital Private Equity Acquires Berlin Brands Group

On September 1, 2021, private equity firm Bain Capital Private Equity acquired e-commerce company Berlin Brands Group from Ardian

Acquisition Context
  • This is Bain Capital Private Equity’s 2nd transaction in the E-Commerce sector.
  • This is Bain Capital Private Equity’s 9th transaction in Germany.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date September 1, 2021
Target Berlin Brands Group
Sector E-Commerce
Buyer(s) Bain Capital Private Equity
Sellers(s) Ardian
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target Company

Berlin Brands Group

Berlin, Germany
Berlin Brands Group is an owner-managed e-commerce company operates product development, brand building and online distribution in 18 European countries. Berlin Brands Group is based in Berlin, Germany.
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Buyer Overview 1

Buyer

Bain Capital Private Equity

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1984
PE ASSETS 44.2B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Bain Capital Private Equity (BCPE), is the private equity investment arm of alternative asset management firm, Bain Capital. BCPE targets leveraged buyout and growth capital transactions in a wide variety of industries including information technology, communications, media, healthcare, industrial/manufacturing, retail/consumer, and financial services. Bain Capital is based in Boston with additional offices in New York, London, Mumbai, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Munich.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 207 of 253
Sector: E-Commerce 2 of 2
Type: Secondary Buyout 56 of 76
Country: Germany 9 of 10
Year: 2021 13 of 18
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-07-20 PartsSource

Aurora, Ohio, United States

PartsSource is a provider of proprietary software solutions related to the acquisition and life cycle management of medical repair parts. PartsSource has been recognized by clinical engineers and healthcare executives alike for its unique ePartsFinder application for its ability to increase department efficiencies while reducing costs through its award-winning SmartPrice technology. PartsSource was founded in 2001 and is based in Aurora, Ohio.

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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-09-27 ITP Aero

Zamudio, Spain

ITP Aero is an aerospace and engine component supplier in the world with its production centres in Spain, UK, Mexico, Malta, and India. ITP Aero’s activities include the design, research and development, manufacturing and casting, assembly, and testing of aeronautical modules and engines for commercial aviation and defense applications. It also provides maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) services for a wide range of business jet and defense engines, including providing MRO services to the Spanish Ministry of Defence. ITP Aero is based in Zamudio, Spain.

Buy €1.7B

Seller Profile 1

SELLER

Ardian

Paris, France

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1996
PE ASSETS 127.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

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 €1 billion 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 Context for Seller #
Overall 199 of 248
Sector: E-Commerce 4 of 5
Type: Secondary Buyout 75 of 94
Country: Germany 16 of 21
Year: 2021 9 of 17
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-08-03 YT Industries

Hausen, Germany

YT Industries builds competition-ready, affordable dirt jump and slopestyle mountain bikes for talented young riders. YT focuses on mountain biking and offers a wide range of products from downhill and enduro to trail bikes as a direct-to-consumer brand. YT Industries was founded in 2008 and is based in Hausen, Germany.

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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-09-02 Marlink

Paris, France

Marlink is a commercial satellite communications provider operating through two divisions: Maritime division and The Land division. Marlink was founded in 1940 and is based in Paris, France.

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