M&A Deal Summary

Dunedin Acquires WFEL

On December 14, 2006, private equity firm Dunedin acquired aerospace company WFEL for 48M GBP

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Dunedin’s 2nd transaction in the Aerospace sector.
  • This is Dunedin’s 5th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Dunedin’s 28th transaction in the United Kingdom.
Investment Fate
  • WFEL was sold to a strategic buyer in 2012 for 60M GBP.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2006-12-14
Target WFEL
Sector Aerospace
Buyer(s) Dunedin
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)
Deal Value 48M GBP

Target

WFEL

Stockport, United Kingdom
WFEL is a designer and manufacturer of bridging systems for use in military and disaster relief scenarios.

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Buyer

Dunedin

Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1996
PE ASSETS 400M GBP
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

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 29 of 50
Sector: Aerospace M&A 2 of 3
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals 24 of 32
Country: United Kingdom M&A 28 of 47
Year: 2006 M&A 3 of 3
Size (of disclosed) 5 of 32
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-08-21 Capula

Staffordshire, United Kingdom

Capula Ltd. is a provider of real time automation systems to the nuclear, power generation and utilities markets.

Buy £30M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-01-30 Portman Travel

London, United Kingdom

Portman Travel is an independent travel management companies operating from 17 locations. Portman provides a range of specialist travel management solutions to SMEs, multinationals and public sector organisations the world over. Portman Travel was founded in 1959 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

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