M&A Deal Summary |
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Date | 2013-11-11 |
Target | GTS Central Europe |
Sector | Communications |
Buyer(s) | Deutsche Telekom |
Sellers(s) |
Indigo Capital
Innova Capital Syntaxis Capital HarbourVest Partners M/C Partners |
Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
Deal Value | 546M EUR |
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Category | Company |
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Founded | 1995 |
Sector | Communications |
Employees | 201,251 |
Revenue | 111.3B EUR (2023) |
Deutsche Telekom is a German telephone company. Through its three main divisions, T-Com, T-Mobile and T-Systems, Deutsche Telekom offers a range of fixed-line, mobile and Internet access services. Deutsche Telekom was founded in 1995 and is based in Bonn, Germany.
DEAL STATS | # |
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Overall | 4 of 7 |
Sector (Communications) | 3 of 4 |
Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 3 of 3 |
Country (Poland) | 1 of 1 |
Year (2013) | 1 of 2 |
Size (of disclosed) | 2 of 3 |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2013-05-01 |
T-Mobile US
Bellevue, Washington, United States T-Mobile US is a provider of wireless communications services, including voice, messaging and data to customers in the postpaid, prepaid, and wholesale markets. T-Mobile USA provides services, devices and accessories across its brands, T-Mobile and MetroPCS, through Company owned and operated retail stores, third party distributors and its websites. T-Mobile US was founded in 1994 and is based in Bellevue, Washington. |
Sell | - |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2013-11-21 |
Scout24
Munich, Germany Scout24 is a proivder of online market places. The six marketplaces of the Scout24 Group - ImmobilienScout24, AutoScout24, FriendScout24, FinanceScout24, JobScout24 and TravelScout24 - are present in 22 countries As a strong partner, Scout supports its customers in important decisions, in particular in the fields of housing, mobility, partnership and finance. Scout24 was founded in 1998 and is based in Munich, Germany. |
Sell | €2.0B |
Category | Mezzanine Finance Firm |
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Founded | 1990 |
PE ASSETS | 1.6B EUR |
Size | Large |
Type | Sector Agnostic |
Indigo Capital is a provider of mezzanine capital to help fund buyouts, corporate acquisitions, expansions, and recapitalizations. Indigo typically invests alongside other private equity firms, however the Firm invests independently as well. Indigo is active throughout Europe and looks to commit €10 to €100 million per transaction. Indigo is sector agnostic and generally backs businesses with 'established market positions, strong, ambitious and incentivized management and attractive growth prospects.' Indigo Capital raised its first fund in 1990. The Firm has offices in London and Paris.
DEAL STATS | # |
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Overall | 28 of 40 |
Sector (Communications) | 1 of 2 |
Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 7 of 9 |
Country (Poland) | 1 of 1 |
Year (2013) | 6 of 6 |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2013-10-30 |
W.E.T. Automotive Systems AG
Odelzhausen, Germany W.E.T. operates worldwide as a developer, manufacturer and retailer of heating systems, interior equipment and accessories used in automobile seats and other automotive and electronic applications in the automotive industry. |
Sell | - |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2014-01-01 |
Carat Security Group
Liege, The Carat Security Group was formed in February, 2008 as the world's two premier mobile armor manufacturers, Carat Duchatelet and Centigon, combined to form the world's largest commercial armored vehicle provider, operating seven factories worldwide, serving every continent. |
Sell | - |
Category | Private Equity Firm |
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Founded | 1994 |
PE ASSETS | 1.1B EUR |
Size | Large |
Type | Sector Agnostic |
Innova Capital is a private equity firm focused on investment opportunities in Central Europe. Innova generally looks to invest in businesses operating in Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, however the firm will also consider companies operating in bordering areas, such as the Nordic Countries, as well as Germany and Austria. Target sectors include business services, specialist media, financial services, and telecom. Innova seeks to commit between €25 to €40 million of equity capital per transaction. The Firm's investment horizon is three to five years. Innova Capital was formed in 1994 and is based in Warsaw, Poland.
DEAL STATS | # |
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Overall | 15 of 27 |
Sector (Communications) | 5 of 7 |
Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 5 of 10 |
Country (Poland) | 10 of 19 |
Year (2013) | 3 of 4 |
Size (of disclosed) | 2 of 8 |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2013-10-10 |
Provus Bilisim Hizmetleri A.S.
Istanbul, Turkey Provus was founded in 2001 in order to provide outsourcing services to banks regarding card, POS and ATM operations. |
Sell | - |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2013-12-02 |
EmiTel
Warsaw, Poland EmiTel distributes television and radio signals nationwide in Poland under long-term contracts with television and radio broadcasters. The company owns approximately 350 broadcast towers. EmiTel is also the largest independent tower operator for mobile phone operators in Poland. EmiTel was founded in 2002 and is based in Warsaw, Poland |
Sell | - |
Category | Mezzanine Finance Firm |
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Founded | 2006 |
PE ASSETS | 250M EUR |
Size | Middle-Market |
Type | Sector Agnostic |
Syntaxis Capital is a private debt investor dedicated to providing long term capital to fast-growing medium-sized companies in Central Europe. It looks to invests in companies with an enterprise value of €50 - €300 million. Types of transactions include buyouts, growth capital, and consolidations. Syntaxis Capital was formed in 2006 and is based in Vienna, Austria with additional office in Warsaw, Guernsey.
DEAL STATS | # |
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Overall | 3 of 10 |
Sector (Communications) | 2 of 2 |
Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 3 of 7 |
Country (Poland) | 1 of 7 |
Year (2013) | 2 of 2 |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2013-09-11 |
SIA IZZI
Riga, Latvia SIA IZZI is a provider of communication services including internet, mobile and fixed-line telephony. |
Sell | - |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2014-06-09 |
Expert Petroleum
Bucharest, Romania Expert Petroleum is an upstream oil and gas company that redevelops and rehabilitates mature oil and gas fields through direct license ownership or in partnership with companies in need of personnel, expertise, or capital. Expert Petroleum is based in Bucharest, Romania. |
Buy | - |
Category | Private Equity Firm |
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Founded | 1978 |
PE ASSETS | 86.0B USD |
Size | Mega |
Type | Sector Agnostic |
HarbourVest Partners, LLC is an investment firm that makes investments in new private equity partnerships, acquires secondary interests, and makes direct investments in operating companies. HarbourVest's largest investment area is investments in private equity funds, comprising of approximately 2/3 of HarbourVest's assets. HarbourVest's direct investment group looks for investments in growth oriented businesses at a variety of stages. The Group generally targets co-investments of $5 to $100 million, growth capital financings of $5 to $40 million, or mezzanine commitments of $5 to $20 million. Sectors of interest include software, hardware, data communications, telecommunications, and financial services. HarbourVest was formed in 1997 to assume the business of Hancock Venture Partners which was formed in 1982. HarbourVest Partners is based in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in London, Tokyo, and Hong Kong.
DEAL STATS | # |
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Overall | 44 of 129 |
Sector (Communications) | 5 of 11 |
Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 14 of 56 |
Country (Poland) | 1 of 3 |
Year (2013) | 8 of 8 |
Size (of disclosed) | 23 of 38 |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2013-10-23 |
Outbrain
New York, New York, United States Outbrain is a content recommendation engine, reaching a highly engaged audience through distribution on top publisher sites, including USA Today, iVillage, PC Magazine, Chicago Tribune, Newsweek, The Daily Beast and Slate. The company provides publishers a service for recommended links to increase traffic and generate revenue, and marketers a way to distribute content alongside the publisher's own editorial recommendations. Outbrain was formed in 2006 and is based in New York, New York. |
Buy | - |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2014-01-07 |
Towne Park
Annapolis, Maryland, United States Towne Park is a provider of contracted hospitality services and parking systems nationwide. Towne Park was founded in 1988 and is based in Annapolis, Maryland. |
Sell | - |
Category | Private Equity Firm |
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Founded | 1986 |
PE ASSETS | 1.5B USD |
Size | Large |
Type | Sector Agnostic |
M/C Partners is a private equity and venture capital firm that targets communications, media and information technology companies throughout the US, Canada and Europe. M/C looks to invest $5 to $50 million per transaction and is usually the first institutional investor in its portfolio companies. Areas of interest include cable system operators, wireline communications services, fixed wireless broadband operators, media/content, mobile wireless data software and services and operators, wireless tower operators and on-demand software companies. Prospective transaction types include buyouts, growth capital and seed capital financing. M/C partners was formerly known as Chestnut Street Partners. M/C Partners was founded in 1986. The Firm is based in Boston with additional offices in San Francisco and London.
DEAL STATS | # |
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Overall | 17 of 31 |
Sector (Communications) | 12 of 20 |
Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 11 of 16 |
Country (Poland) | 1 of 1 |
Year (2013) | 3 of 3 |
Size (of disclosed) | 6 of 15 |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2013-08-05 |
Baja Broadband
Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States Baja Broadband is a full-service communications company offering best-in-class residential and commercial video, high-speed Internet, and voice services. Baja is committed to being the major provider of entertainment, information, and communication services in the communities it serves. |
Sell | $268M |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2014-07-01 |
Involta
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States Involta builds, owns, and operates multi-tenant data centers providing related cloud, technical and managed technical services, allowing clients to focus on their core business. Involta operates eight world-class facilities in Iowa, Ohio, Minnesota, Idaho, and Arizona. Involta was founded in 2007 and is based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. |
Buy | - |