M&A Deal Summary

Exponent Private Equity Acquires Enra Specialist Finance

On November 16, 2016, private equity firm Exponent Private Equity acquired financial services company Enra Specialist Finance

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Exponent Private Equity’s 4th transaction in the Financial Services sector.
  • This is Exponent Private Equity’s 22nd transaction in the United Kingdom.
Investment Fate
  • Enra Specialist Finance was sold to a consortium of financial buyers in 2022 for 350M GBP.
  • Enra Specialist Finance merged with another company in 2022.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2016-11-16
Target Enra Specialist Finance
Sector Financial Services
Buyer(s) Exponent Private Equity
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

Enra Specialist Finance

Borehamwood, United Kingdom
Enra Specialist Finance is a specialist distributor of secured loans, and also specializes in bridging finance and commercial mortgages. Its market share enables it to offer highly competitive loan solutions to intermediaries and their clients, and a strong flow of business for specialist lenders. Enra Specialist Finance is based in Borehamwood, United Kingdom.

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Buyer

Exponent Private Equity

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2004
PE ASSETS 2.9B GBP
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Exponent is a private equity firm focused on acquiring middle-market businesses located in the UK and broader Europe. Exponent targets opportunities in the media, business and financial services, healthcare, consumer, and leisure sectors. The Firm seeks to invest in businesses valued from £150 to £500 million. Exponent has a particular interest in businesses that are prominent in their respective markets, but may benefit from or need operational improvement. Exponent Private Equity was formed in 2004 and is based in London.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 24 of 38
Sector (Financial Services) 4 of 4
Type (Secondary Buyout) 10 of 13
Country (United Kingdom) 22 of 32
Year (2016) 3 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-11-16 Enra

Watford, United Kingdom

Enra is a specialist provider of mortgage finance. Enra lends and brokes short term bridge mortgages as well as distributing specialist second charge and buy-to-let products. Enra is based in Watford, United Kingdom.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-12-16 Go City

London, United Kingdom

Go City is an attraction pass provider, with products available in 30+ cities across Europe, North America, and APAC. Go City helps travelers access the must-see attractions and experiences in top cities around the world, all on one pass, for one price, on an easy-to-use app. Travelers who use Go City save money on entry prices, spend less time stressing, and more time seeing their destination.

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