M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2013-12-03 |
| Target | Kee Safety |
| Sector | Building Materials |
| Buyer(s) | Dunedin |
| Sellers(s) |
Lloyds TSB Development Capital
Invex Capital |
| Deal Type | Secondary Buyout |
| Deal Value | 90M GBP |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1996 |
| PE ASSETS | 400M GBP |
| Size | Middle-Market |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Dunedin is a middle-market private equity firm focused on investments in the UK. Dunedin looks to invest in businesses with proven management, strong market positions/brands, positive cash-flow, significant barriers to entry, and strong opportunities for growth. Dunedin seeks businesses valued from £20 to £100 million. Targeted sectors include construction, building materials, consumer products/services, financial services, healthcare, leisure, specialist manufacturing, and support services. Dunedin was formed in 1996 and is based in Edinburgh with an additional office in London.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 40 of 50 |
| Sector (Building Materials) | 2 of 2 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 7 of 12 |
| Country (United Kingdom) | 38 of 47 |
| Year (2013) | 2 of 2 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 2 of 32 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-10-22 |
Practice Plan
Oswestry, United Kingdom Practice Plan Ltd. is the provider of practice-branded dental plans and insurance in the UK. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-25 |
EV
Norwich, United Kingdom EV specializes in well diagnosis to provide timely insight to well operators, helping them to understand and resolve their most complex wellbore issues. The company generates vivid, visual diagnostic information and presents it simply to deliver highly intuitive answers and instant understanding directly to the well site. EV's global team of specialists allows customers to plan their next move with precision, helping to reduce risk and increase operational performance. Its first gained acclaim for engineering ruggedized cameras for televising extreme sports. In 2004 EV applied this expertise and know-how to develop a system aimed at identifying problems in oil and gas well completions in the North Sea. Epidote was formed in 2001 and is based in Norwich, United Kingdom. |
Buy | £69M |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1981 |
| PE ASSETS | 2.0B USD |
| Size | Middle-Market |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Lloyds TSB Development Capital Ltd (LDC) is the private equity arm of Lloyds Banking Group Plc and 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. Lloyds TSB Development Capital Ltd was formed in 1981 and is based in London.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 62 of 188 |
| Sector (Building Materials) | 2 of 6 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 21 of 70 |
| Country (United Kingdom) | 60 of 182 |
| Year (2013) | 15 of 17 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 20 of 61 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-11-04 |
Mountain Warehouse
London, United Kingdom Mountain Warehouse operates retail stores that offer outdoor clothing, footwear, and accessories for men, women, and kids. Mountain Warehouse was founded in 1997 and is based in London, United Kingdom. |
Sell | £85M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-12-09 |
Leasedrive Velo
Berkshire, United Kingdom Leasedrive Velo Vehicle Management offers blue chip clients the highest quality bespoke total vehicle management service available. Working in partnership with fleet managers, or delivering a complete outsourced service, Leasedrive Velo provides a range of services including fleet management; contract hire; contract purchase; finance lease; hire purchase; personal contract purchase; plus sale and leaseback. Leasedrive Velo was founded in 1983 and is based in Berkshire, United Kingdom. |
Sell | - |
Invex Capital LLP is a private equity firm focused on investments in smaller UK-based companies. Invex will consider a variety of transaction situations, including recapitalization, outright sales, as well as shareholder liquidity needs in a variety of sectors. Several areas of interest include business services, retail, consumer products, manufacturing, IT services, building materials, and energy. The Firm's target transaction size is £5 to £100 million. Invex Capital is based in London.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 6 of 8 |
| Sector (Building Materials) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 2 of 2 |
| Country (United Kingdom) | 6 of 8 |
| Year (2013) | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-10-02 |
LH Group
March, United Kingdom LH Group Ltd. is a re-manufacturer of powertrain products. LH overhauls diesel engines, transmissions, powerpacks and bogies. |
Sell | $48M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-03-03 |
Centre4 Testing
Brighton, United Kingdom Centre4 Testing provider of software testing services. Centre4 Testing was founded in 2004 and is based in Brighton, United Kingdom. |
Buy | - |
