M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2012-05-21 |
| Target | BigHand |
| Sector | Software |
| Buyer(s) | Bridgepoint |
| Sellers(s) | LDC |
| Deal Type | Secondary Buyout |
| Deal Value | 49M GBP |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1984 |
| PE ASSETS | 75.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Bridgepoint is a large European private equity firm that invests in middle-market companies across a broad range of industries with an enterprise value of €200 - €1000 million. Prospective transaction situations include buyouts, buy-ins, growth financings, consolidations, and take privates. The firms invest in the range of €75 - €400 million transaction. Bridgepoint Development Capital specializes in investments in businesses valued up to a €150 million, taking equity stakes of between €10 million and €75 million. General sectors of interest include consumer products and services, retail, financial services, healthcare, media, technology, industrials, and business services. Bridgepoint was formed in 1984 and has offices in London, Frankfurt, Luxembourg, Madrid, Milan, Paris, Stockholm and Warsaw.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 80 of 188 |
| Sector: Software M&A | 2 of 9 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals | 24 of 72 |
| Country: United Kingdom M&A | 37 of 81 |
| Year: 2012 M&A | 3 of 5 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 51 of 61 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-04-30 |
Alain Afflelou
Aubervilliers, France Alain Afflelou is a franchisor of over 800 optical retail stores in France and Spain, operating under two brands Alain Afflelou, its core offering, and Plurielles d'Afflelou, its 'all-inclusive' concept. Alain Afflelou was founded in 1972 and is based in Aubervilliers, France. |
Sell | €780M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-06-11 |
Symington s
Leeds, United Kingdom Symington's is a UK manufacturer of branded ambient food, with a strategic focus on convenience and value. Symington's was founded in 1827 and is based in Leeds, United Kingdom. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1981 |
| PE ASSETS | 3.9B GBP |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
LDC is the private equity and investment arm of Lloyds Banking Group. LDC invests in mid-market companies throughout the UK. LDC seeks high growth businesses with at least two years of profitability (greater than £1 million). The Firm looks to commit £2 to £100 million in companies generating at least £5 million in revenue. Areas of interest include cleantech/environmental, construction/property, financial services, healthcare, industrials, retail/consumer, support services, TMT and travel/leisure. Prospective transaction types includes acquisition financings, development capital, equity release, MBOs, MBIs, mergers, private placements, and secondary buy-outs. LDC was formed in 1981 and is based in London.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 46 of 210 |
| Sector: Software M&A | 3 of 16 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals | 15 of 77 |
| Country: United Kingdom M&A | 44 of 204 |
| Year: 2012 M&A | 4 of 5 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 40 of 62 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-05-17 |
Ocean Outdoor
London, United Kingdom Ocean Outdoor is an operator of premium digital Out-of-Home (OOH) advertising in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, the Nordics, and Germany. The Company operates a portfolio of large-format marquee OOH assets, including some of Europe’s most iconic outdoor advertising locations such as The Piccadilly Lights and the IMAX in London. Ocean Outdoor was formed in 2004 and is based in London, United Kingdom. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-06-14 |
Metronet
Manchester, United Kingdom Metronet is a provider of wired and wireless technology to extend the power of dedicated leased line connectivity beyond the reach of traditional fibre. Metronet was founded in 2003 and is based in Manchester, United Kingdom. |
Buy | £15M |
