M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2011-06-28 |
| Target | Webhelp S.A. |
| Sector | Business Services |
| Buyer(s) | Charterhouse Capital Partners |
| Sellers(s) |
Equistone Partners Europe Limited
Turenne Investissement Astorg Partners CAPZA |
| Deal Type | Secondary Buyout |
| Deal Value | 340M EUR |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1934 |
| PE ASSETS | 4.1B EUR |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Charterhouse Capital Partners is a large private equity firm specializing in buyouts of European industrial and commercial service companies. The Firm primarily seeks opportunities in Western Europe and the UK. Charterhouse focuses on profitable companies led by experienced management valued from €200 million to €1.5 billion. Specific areas of interest include business services, chemicals, engineering, leisure, transport and logistics. Charterhouse Capital Partners was formed in 1934 and is based in London.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 23 of 49 |
| Sector (Business Services) | 3 of 6 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 15 of 27 |
| Country (France) | 6 of 13 |
| Year (2011) | 2 of 3 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 25 of 29 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-05-16 |
Environmental Resources Management
London, United Kingdom Environmental Resources Management (ERM) is a global provider of environmental, health, safety, risk, and social consulting services. Environmental Resources Management (ERM) was founded in 1871 and is based in London, United Kingdom. |
Buy | $950M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-07-26 |
Bureau van Dijk
Amsterdam, Netherlands Bureau van Dijk is a global provider of business intelligence and company information. Bureau van Dijk, operating from its Amsterdam headquarters, aggregates, standardizes and distributes one of the world’s most extensive private company datasets, with coverage exceeding 220 million companies. Over 30 years, the company has built partnerships with more than 160 independent information providers, creating a platform that connects customers with data that addresses a wide range of business challenges. Bureau van Dijk’s solutions support the credit analysis, investment research, tax risk, transfer pricing, compliance and third-party due diligence needs of financial institutions, corporations, professional services firms and governmental authorities worldwide. |
Buy | €960M |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1997 |
| PE ASSETS | 9.6B EUR |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Equistone Partners Europe Ltd is a private equity firm that invests in small to mid-sized companies with valued from €50 to €500 million. Equistone targets companies operating in the fields of services, healthcare, financial services, and consumer/travel. The Firm looks to invest €25 to €200 million in a variety of transactions, including buyouts, growth capital financings, and recapitalizations. Equistone Partners Europe Ltd. (formerly Barclays Private Equity Ltd) was formed in 1997 and is based in London.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 98 of 191 |
| Sector (Business Services) | 12 of 25 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 42 of 91 |
| Country (France) | 34 of 60 |
| Year (2011) | 7 of 12 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 15 of 58 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-05-01 |
Karavel
Paris, France Karavel operates as a tour operator and an online travel agency, offering a full range of services including airline tickets, hotel rooms, cruises, and package holidays through multiple online channels which receive over seven million unique visitors each month. Karavel is based in Paris, France. |
Sell | €200M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-06-29 |
Oase
Horstel, Germany Oase is a provider of outdoor water gardening products with a growing presence in indoor aquatics products, which are sold under their biOrb and Highline programs. Oase's products stand for cutting‐edge design and exceptional ease of use. OASE is also a leader in complex fountain technology and has extensive experience designing large‐scale projects globally, including The Island in Pigeon Forge in Tennessee, USA; Dancing Fountain at The World Towers in Mumbai, India; and Crane Dance at Sentosa Island in Singapore. Oase was founded in 1949 and is based in Horstel, Germany. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2006 |
| Size | Small |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Turenne Investissement is a French private investment firm focused on acquiring interests in growth companies. Turenne targets its investment activity within the industrial, services, health, and retail sectors. Turenne looks for companies that are at or near profitability and valued between €5 and €100 million. Turenne Capital was formed in 2006 and is based in Paris.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 1 of 11 |
| Sector (Business Services) | 1 of 2 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 1 of 3 |
| Country (France) | 1 of 10 |
| Year (2011) | 1 of 3 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-07-16 |
SOCIO Software
Paris, France SOCIO Software is 35 years of data analysis, the service, consultant, corporate boards, and annonceurs.Leader treatment studies and Statistical processing of survey data, data mining and business demographics. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-07-28 |
Fimasys S.A.
Suresnes, France Fimasys S.A. provides e-finance software solutions and consultancy services to the financial services industry. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1998 |
| PE ASSETS | 10.0B EUR |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Astorg Partners is a private equity firm that targets small to midcap company investments primarily in France and to a limited extent, Western Europe. Astorg Partners looks for companies valued between €400 million and €2 billion, requiring at least €15 million in equity. Areas of interest include healthcare, retail, distribution, hospitality, and professional services. Prospective transaction situations include leverage build-ups, divestitures, family transitions, and secondary buyouts. Astorg Partners was formed in 1998 and is based in Paris and has additional offices in London and Luxembourg.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 15 of 31 |
| Sector (Business Services) | 3 of 3 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 10 of 19 |
| Country (France) | 15 of 26 |
| Year (2011) | 2 of 2 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 7 of 11 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-05-11 |
Saverglass SAS
Feuquières, France Saverglass SAS is a designer and manufacturer of high quality glass bottles for spirits and fine wines and, marginally, for the perfume sector. |
Buy | €420M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-09-28 |
Linxens SA
Guyancourt, France Linxens SA is a manufacturer of connectors for smart cards. Linxens was founded in 1986 and is based in Guyancourt, France. |
Buy | €320M |
Capzanine is a provider of equity and junior capital to small and medium-sized unlisted French companies. Capzanine does not have any sector preferences and looks to invest in companies valued from €20 to €400 million. Capzanine was formed in 2004 and is based in Paris.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 7 of 39 |
| Sector (Business Services) | 3 of 4 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 5 of 29 |
| Country (France) | 7 of 37 |
| Year (2011) | 4 of 6 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 2 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-05-18 |
Direct Medica
Boulogne-Billancourt, France Direct Medica is a player in multi-channel relationship management in the healthcare sector in France and is recognised for its abilities to add value and continuously provide innovative solutions. The company serves a broad client base: pharmaceutical laboratories, hospitals, health insurance companies, institutional players and public authorities. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-09-21 |
Datawords
Paris, France Datawords has pioneered the innovative discipline of e-Multiculturalism. Dedicated to adapting digital content to the cultural specificities of local markets. Datawords was founded in 2000 and is base din Levallois-Perret, France. |
Buy | - |
