M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2014-10-30 |
| Target | XLN Telecom |
| Sector | Communications |
| Buyer(s) | Blackstone Credit |
| Sellers(s) | ECI Partners |
| Deal Type | Secondary Buyout |
| Deal Value | 100M GBP |
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Blackstone Credit is the lending arm of alternative asset management firm The Blackstone Group. Blackstone Credit looks to provide a variety of capital needs, including loans, high yield and investment grade bonds, structured credit, mezzanine lending, and opportunistic financings. The Blackstone Group acquired lender GSO Capital Partners in 2008 which formed the foundation for Blackstone Credit. Blackstone Credit is based in New York, New York.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 5 of 14 |
| Sector: Communications M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals | 4 of 4 |
| Country: United Kingdom M&A | 2 of 2 |
| Year: 2014 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 2 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-12-21 |
ColorMatrix
Berea, Ohio, United States ColorMatrix Group, Inc. is a manufacturer of liquid color and additive concentrates for thermoplastic products. ColorMatrix serves customers in the blow molding, industrial extrusion, and performance molding industries who manufacture beverage bottles, vinyl siding, vinyl pipe, and other plastic products. |
Sell | $486M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-04-22 |
Rijnmond Power Plant
Vondelingenplaat, Netherlands Rijnmond Power Plant is a natural gas-fired combined cycle power generation facility. Rijnmond Power Plant is based in Vondelingenplaat, Netherlands. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1976 |
| PE ASSETS | 2.0B GBP |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
ECI Partners is a private equity firm focused on the smaller middle-market company that invests in growing businesses valued up to £300m. ECI looks for UK businesses or businesses with a substantial presence in the UK. Funds are generally used to support expansion, acquisitions, management buyouts, buy-ins, turnarounds, and refinancing. Target sectors include IT services, support services, Insurance, and SME services. ECI will not invest in early-stage companies. ECI Partners was formed in 1976 and has offices in London, Manchester, and New York.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 46 of 76 |
| Sector: Communications M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals | 9 of 26 |
| Country: United Kingdom M&A | 44 of 70 |
| Year: 2014 M&A | 3 of 3 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 3 of 35 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-24 |
Auction Technology Group
London, United Kingdom Auction Technology Group is an online marketplace that provides online auction platforms in multiple verticals. ATG's platform powers live and timed auctions across multiple verticals including art and antiques, classic cars, industrial & commercial, and consumer retail returns. Auction Technology Group was incorporated in 1971 and is based in London, England. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-12-09 |
IDX
London, United Kingdom IDX is a provider of digital corporate communications and marketing services to blue-chip institutions globally. IDX was founded in 2000 and is based in London, United Kingdom. |
Buy | £50M |
