Cardinal Capital Group Mergers and Acquisitions Summary

Private Equity Firm Profile

In the last 3 years, Cardinal Capital Group has acquired 2 companies.

Cardinal Capital Group’s most common sectors for investment arefood (20%) and healthcare services (20%) . The Firm’s most common investment types include growth capital (40%) and divestiture (30%). In total, Cardinal Capital Group has invested in 2 different countries. Its largest (disclosed) acquisition occurred in 2016 when it acquired AA Ireland for $176M.

In the last 3 years, Cardinal Capital Group has exited 1 company. The Firm’s most common exit type is trade sale (50%). Cardinal Capital Group’s largest (disclosed) exit occurred in 2019 when it sold Payzone UK for $113M.

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M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity14
    • M&A Buy Activity10
    • M&A Sell Activity4
  • Total Sectors Invested 8
  • Total Countries Invested 2
  • M&A Buy/Sell Connections 6

Cardinal Capital Group

Simmonscourt House, Simmonscourt Road, Ballsbridge,
Dublin, D04 W9H6
Ireland
+353 1 218 0800
www.cardinalcapitalgroup.com
info@cardinalcapitalgroup.com

Cardinal Capital Group is an investment group principally focused on providing alternative financing solutions to small and mid-sized companies throughout Ireland. Cardinal Capital looks to invest €5 to €50 million per transaction and will consider direct investments as well as mezzanine financing commitments. Cardinal Capital Group was formed in 2003 and is based in Dublin.


Investment Criteria

Sectors of Interest: Business Services, Consumer Products, Consumer Services, Distribution, Environmental, Financial Services, Food, Information Technology, Insurance, Internet Software and Services, Manufacturing, Retail, Transportation

Target Transaction Types: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI), Growth Capital, Acquisition Financing

Geographic Preferences: United Kingdom

Transaction Criteria Min Max
Target Revenue - -
Target EBITDA - -
Investment Size 5 50
Enterprise Value - -
values in millions of EUR

M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year ≤ '19 '20 '21 '22 '23 '24 T
Buy (0.4/yr) # 8 - 1 1 - - 10
vol $176M $176M
Sell (0.4/yr) # 2 1 1 - - - 4
vol $158M $158M
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Most Recent M&A

Company Date Value Type
Uform 2022-10-17 - Secondary Buyout
Toomebridge, Ireland · www.uform.co.uk
Ashdale Care Ltd. 2021-08-26 - Secondary Buyout
Ballygawley, Ireland · www.ashdalecare.com
Learning Pool Ltd. 2021-06-16 - Stake Sale
Derry, United Kingdom · www.learningpool.com
AA Ireland Ltd. 2020-10-01 - Secondary Sale
Dublin, Ireland · www.theaa.ie
The City Bin Co. 2019-05-30 - Divestiture
Galway, Ireland · www.citybin.com
Payzone UK Ltd. 2019-04-18 113M EUR Trade Sale
Cheshire, United Kingdom · www.payzone.co.uk
Sports Surgery Clinic 2019-03-29 - Growth Capital
Dublin, Ireland · www.sportssurgeryclinic.com
Lily’s Ltd. 2017-12-22 45M EUR Trade Sale
Kildare, Ireland · www.lilyobriens.ie
McCauley Health & Beauty Pharmacy Ltd. 2017-05-18 - Growth Capital
Dublin, Ireland · www.mccauley.ie
AA Ireland Ltd. 2016-06-29 176M EUR Divestiture
Dublin, Ireland · www.theaa.ie
View All >>

M&A by Sector

Sector Current # Value All-time # Value
Food 1 (17%) - 2 (20%) -
Healthcare Services 2 (33%) - 2 (20%) -
Insurance - - 1 (10%) 176M (100%)
Education - - 1 (10%) -
Environmental 1 (17%) - 1 (10%) -
Furniture 1 (17%) - 1 (10%) -
Internet Software and Services - - 1 (10%) -
Retail 1 (17%) - 1 (10%) -
Total 6 - 10 $176M

Acquisitions By Geo

State/Country Current # Value All-time # Value
Ireland 6 (100%) - 8 (80%) 176M (100%)
United Kingdom - - 2 (20%) -
Total 6 - 10 $176M

Acquisitions by Deal Type

Type Current # Value All-time # Value
Growth Capital 2 (33%) - 4 (40%) -
Divestiture 2 (33%) - 3 (30%) 176M (100%)
Secondary Buyout 2 (33%) - 3 (30%) -
Total 6 - 10 $176M

Exits by Deal Type

Type Total # Value
Trade Sale - Public Company 1 (25%) 113M (71%)
Trade Sale 1 (25%) 45M (29%)
Secondary Sale 1 (25%) -
Stake Sale 1 (25%) -
Total 4 $158M

Deal Values

buy # Total
$100M to $1B 1 $176M
TOTAL $176M
Largest AA Ireland Ltd.
$176M (2016-06-29)
sell # Total
$100M to $1B 1 $113M
< $100M 1 $45M
TOTAL $158M
Largest Payzone UK Ltd.
$113M (2019-04-18)

M&A Connections

Deals
Acquired from
Investor(s)
30%
3 (30%)
Strategic(s)
30%
3 (30%)
Exited to
Investor(s)
50%
2 (50%)
Strategic(s)
50%
2 (50%)

FAQ

When was Cardinal Capital Group founded?

Cardinal Capital Group was founded in 2002.

What type of investor is Cardinal Capital Group?

Cardinal Capital Group is a private equity firm.

Where is Cardinal Capital Group headquartered?

Cardinal Capital Group is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.

How much capital does Cardinal Capital Group have under management?

Cardinal Capital Group has 292M EUR under management.

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