M&A Deal Summary |
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| Date | 2021-05-17 |
| Target | ProQuest |
| Sector | Information Services |
| Buyer(s) | Clarivate |
| Sellers(s) |
ABRY Partners
Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking Cambridge Information Group Atairos |
| Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
| Deal Value | 5.3B USD |
| Advisor(s) | Goldman Sachs (Financial) Fried Frank Harris Shriver & Jacobson LLP (Legal) |
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| Category | Company |
|---|---|
| Sector | Information Services |
| Employees | 8,445 |
| Revenue | 1.9B USD (2021) |
Clarivate is a provider of solutions to accelerate the lifecycle of innovation. Clarivate bold mission is to help customers solve some of the world's most complex problems by providing actionable information and insights that reduce the time from new ideas to life-changing inventions in the areas of science and intellectual property. We help customers discover, protect, and commercialize their inventions using our trusted subscription and technology-based solutions coupled with deep domain expertise. Clarivate is based in London, United Kingdom.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 9 of 12 |
| Sector (Information Services) | 4 of 4 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 6 of 9 |
| State (Michigan) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (United States) | 4 of 5 |
| Year (2021) | 1 of 3 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-11-30 |
Hanlim IPS LTD
Seoul, South Korea Hanlim IPS Co. LTD provides first-class patent research and consulting service to clients all over the world in four languages: Korean, English, Chinese, and Japanese. From initial research to maintenance, Hanlim IPS partners with some of the most innovative customers in the world including some divisions of Samsung. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-08-04 |
Bioinfogate
Barcelona, Spain Bioinfogate is a provider of analytics solutions in the life sciences and producer of the OFF-X™ portal. The Company's data science products support the discovery and development of better and safer drugs. Bioinfogate was founded in 2016 and is based in Barcelona, Spain. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1989 |
| PE ASSETS | 12.8B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Focused |
ABRY Partners is a media and communications focused private equity investment firm. Specific areas of interest include television, publishing, convention/trade shows, for-profit training, couponing, monitoring services, telephone companies, communications towers, music libraries, database providers, wireless communications, and in-store advertisers. ABRY can provide both equity and mezzanine capital, typically committing $20 to $200 million of equity or $15 to $50 million of mezzanine capital per transaction. Prospective transaction situations include buyouts, expansion financings, platform acquisitions, consolidations, and recapitalizations. ABRY Partners was formed in 1989 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 90 of 98 |
| Sector (Information Services) | 5 of 5 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 46 of 51 |
| State (Michigan) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (United States) | 78 of 85 |
| Year (2021) | 7 of 11 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 2 of 29 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-05-17 |
illumifin
Greenville, South Carolina, United States illumifin is a provider of third-party administration and technology services to individual and group insurers. illumifin is a diverse, passionate, and empowered team of insurance specialists committed to the growth and success of its customers. illumifin was founded in 2021 and is based in Greenville, South Carolina. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-05-25 |
SDI Presence
Chicago, Illinois, United States SDI Presence is specialized in Infrastructure solutions, including designing and managing large-scale network implementations, network management, and cloud-based solutions. SDI Presence was founded in 1996 and is based in Chicago, Illinois. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1986 |
| PE ASSETS | 155.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking Division is the investment arm of Goldman Sachs. The primary corporate investment group within the Merchant Banking Division is Goldman Sachs' direct investment arm. GS's direct investment arm consists of GS Capital Partners, GS Mezzanine Partners, and GS Growth Partners. GS Capital Partners is the direct corporate equity investment group which seeks LBO, recapitalization, and growth investments to help fund acquisitions, expansions, recapitalizations, restructurings, buyouts, and take privates. GS Capital Partners looks to invest between $50 and $800 million in opportunities in North/South America, Europe, Asia. GS Mezzanine Partners is the junior capital arm of Goldman Sachs. GS Mezzanine looks to invest between $200 million and and $800 million in transactions valued up to $10 billion. Investment proceeds are used to fund leveraged buyouts, expansion financings, recapitalizations, acquisitions, and restructurings. GS Growth looks to invest in growth equity transactions. The unit seeks to commit $20 to $200 million per investment. Other units within GS's merchant banking division include Real Estate, Infrastructure, and Urban Investments. Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking Division is based in New York City.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 95 of 108 |
| Sector (Information Services) | 2 of 2 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 30 of 36 |
| State (Michigan) | 4 of 4 |
| Country (United States) | 69 of 77 |
| Year (2021) | 6 of 15 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 5 of 31 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-05-12 |
Trader Interactive
Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States Trader Interactive is a provider of online marketplaces and digital marketing products serving the lifestyle vehicles and commercial equipment segments. Trader Interactive is based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-05-19 |
Aragen Life Sciences
Hyderabad, India Aragen Life Sciences is a provider of outsourced discovery, development, and manufacturing services across both large and small molecule platforms. Aragen Life Sciences was founded in 2001 and is based in Hyderabad, India. |
Buy | - |
Cambridge Information Group, Inc. is a family owned global investment firm with a focus on companies in the information services, education and technology sectors. Cambridge Information Group pursues a variety of transaction types, including management buyouts, growth financings, and recapitalizations. Cambridge Information Group was formed in 1971 and is based in New York City.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 3 of 3 |
| Sector (Information Services) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 2 of 2 |
| State (Michigan) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (United States) | 2 of 2 |
| Year (2021) | 1 of 1 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-01-04 |
MetaMetrics
Durham, North Carolina, United States MetaMetrics is an education technology organization that offers the only scientifically valid, universal scales for measuring reading and listening (Lexile) as well as math (Quantile). The Lexile and Quantile Frameworks measure student ability and the complexity of the content they encounter. Lexile and Quantile measures and related technologies link assessment to instruction and provide next steps for students of all ages and abilities. MetaMetrics was formed in 1984 and is based in Durham, North Carolina. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Growth Capital Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2016 |
| PE ASSETS | 6.0B USD |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Atairos is a generalist private equity firm focused on partnering with growth-oriented businesses. Atairos does not have any sector preferences and will consider opportunities across the US. Atairos was formed in 2016 and has offices in New York City and Philadelphia.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 1 of 3 |
| Sector (Information Services) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 1 of 2 |
| State (Michigan) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (United States) | 1 of 3 |
| Year (2021) | 1 of 3 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-05-17 |
Clarivate
London, United Kingdom Clarivate is a provider of solutions to accelerate the lifecycle of innovation. Clarivate bold mission is to help customers solve some of the world's most complex problems by providing actionable information and insights that reduce the time from new ideas to life-changing inventions in the areas of science and intellectual property. We help customers discover, protect, and commercialize their inventions using our trusted subscription and technology-based solutions coupled with deep domain expertise. Clarivate is based in London, United Kingdom. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-11-19 |
Spectra
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Spectra engages in live events and entertainment. Spectra's network of elite onsite management teams works with municipalities, colleges and universities, private developers, and other client partners to create memorable experiences for millions of visitors every year. Spectra was founded in 1996 and is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. |
Sell | - |
