M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2006-04-03 |
| Target | Global 360 |
| Sector | Software |
| Buyer(s) |
TCV
JMI Equity TA Associates Bregal Sagemount |
| Deal Type | Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) |
| Deal Value | 200M USD |
| Advisor(s) | Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian LLP (Legal) |
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Technology Crossover Ventures (TCV) is a private equity and venture capital firm focused on investments in growth technology companies. TCV looks to provide capital for growth, recapitalizations, acquisitions, and buyouts of technology companies in sectors such as internet, financial technology, infrastructure & communications, and software. TCV targets opportunities in North America and looks to commit between $30 and $300 million of equity capital per transaction. TCV was formed in 1995 and is based in Palo Alto, New York City, and London.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 30 of 81 |
| Sector (Software) | 12 of 23 |
| Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) | 6 of 12 |
| State (Texas) | 4 of 7 |
| Country (United States) | 28 of 69 |
| Year (2006) | 7 of 9 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 6 of 8 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-04-01 |
Kgb
New York, New York, United States Kgb is an independent provider of directory assistance and enhanced information services. kgb delivers solutions to wireless and landline carriers, corporations and educational institutions in North America, handling the majority of the '411' calls in the US that are delivered through a mobile phone. Furthermore, in the UK, 'The Number' 118 118 has become Britain's leading directory assistance service for consumers and businesses. The company also has operations in France, Germany, Ireland, Switzerland, Austria, and Italy. Kgb was founded in 1992 and is based in New York City. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-05-16 |
iVillage
New York, New York, United States A leading women's media company and the number one source for women's information online. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1992 |
| PE ASSETS | 7.5B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Focused |
JMI Equity is a private equity firm focused on investments in software, internet, business service, and healthcare IT. Targeted businesses typically help automate and optimize business and information technology processes. The Firm will consider investments at all stages of development, including early-stage companies, self-funded businesses requiring growth capital, and later stage businesses in need of buyout or recapitalization funding. JMI looks to commit at least $10 million per transaction. JMI Equity was formed in 1992 and maintains offices in San Diego and Baltimore.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 32 of 125 |
| Sector (Software) | 21 of 57 |
| Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) | 13 of 23 |
| State (Texas) | 3 of 9 |
| Country (United States) | 29 of 109 |
| Year (2006) | 3 of 11 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 9 of 11 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-03-20 |
Adknowledge
Kansas City, Missouri, United States Adknowledge is a digital advertising technology company, specializing in helping demanding clients get a great ROI from their digital media spending, in a brand safe way, at scale. Adknowledge was founded in 2004 and is based in Kansas City, Missouri. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-04-26 |
Empathica
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Empathica, Inc. is a provider of customer experience management platform for the retail industry. The Company empowers its clients to protect their brand equity and improve profitability by enabling them to measure, manage and improve the quality of their customer experiences. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1968 |
| PE ASSETS | 65.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
TA Associates is a private equity firm that targets investments in middle-market and large companies around the world. TA will consider control or minority investments in profitable companies and looks to commit between $70 and $500 million per transaction. TA proactively reaches out to companies directly in sourcing potential investment opportunities. Prospective businesses are generally valued between $100 million and $3 billion. Areas of interest include technology, software, communications, financial services, healthcare, business services, semiconductors/electronics, and consumer products/services. In addition to investing equity capital, TA also makes subordinated debt investments. TA's geographic preference is North America, Asia/Pacific, and Europe. TA Associates was formed in 1968 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 135 of 360 |
| Sector (Software) | 33 of 85 |
| Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) | 49 of 71 |
| State (Texas) | 13 of 28 |
| Country (United States) | 125 of 261 |
| Year (2006) | 3 of 10 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 12 of 22 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-03-26 |
Alma Lasers
Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States Alma Lasers, Ltd. is a developer, manufacturer and seller of laser, light and radio frequency based devices for aesthetic applications. The company's products are designed to provide efficient, safe and cost-effective systems for use by plastic surgeons, dermatologists, obstetricians, gynecologists and general physicians. The products are used for non-invasive aesthetic procedures such as hair removal, skin rejuvenation and cellulite reduction on an outpatient basis. |
Buy | $145M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-05-22 |
eSecLending
Boston, Massachusetts, United States eSecLending is an independent securities lending agent providing customized securities lending, auction and collateral management solutions for institutional investors worldwide. eSecLending was founded in 2000 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Growth Capital Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2012 |
| PE ASSETS | 1.7B USD |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Bregal Sagemount is a growth-focused private capital firm. The Firm provides flexible capital and strategic assistance to market-leading companies in high-growth sectors across a wide variety of transaction situations. Bregal Sagemount invests $8 to $150 million per transaction in a variety of sectors including software, digital infrastructure, healthcare IT, healthcare services, business and consumer services, financial technology, and specialty finance. Bregal Sagemount was formed in 2012 and is headquartered in New York City.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 2 of 57 |
| Sector (Software) | 1 of 17 |
| Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) | 2 of 7 |
| State (Texas) | 1 of 7 |
| Country (United States) | 2 of 53 |
| Year (2006) | 1 of 1 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-04-15 |
Global Tower Partners
Boca Raton, Florida, United States Global Tower operates wireless communication towers.Global Tower Management, LLC (d/b/a Global Tower Partners, "GTP") is a leading operator of communications towers and related wireless infrastructure. Including the acquisition of Dobson Communication's tower assets, the company owns approximately 1,125 towers and manages over 3,000 rooftop sites. |
Sell | $225M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-01-10 |
Nimsoft
Campbell, California, United States Nimsoft is a provider of IT performance and availability monitoring solutions. Nimsoft is the premier provider of business-focused service level management solutions that customers can easily deploy and use. |
Buy | - |
