M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2008-07-02 |
| Target | Getty Images |
| Sector | Digital Media |
| Buyer(s) |
Hellman & Friedman
Farallon Capital Management |
| Deal Type | Going Private |
| Deal Value | 2.4B USD |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1984 |
| PE ASSETS | 50.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Hellman & Friedman (H&F) is a large private equity firm on the West Coast of the US. H&F focuses on control and minority investments in a variety of transaction structures and will consider opportunities across the US and Europe. H&F seeks buyouts and business in need of restructurings that operate in defensible markets with predictable revenue and earnings growth. Target sectors include financial services, healthcare, indusrial, energy, insurance, media, marketing, professional services, software, and information services. H&F's target equity investment size is $300 million to $1 billion. Hellman & Friedman was formed in 1984 and has offices in San Francisco, New York City, and London.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 36 of 87 |
| Sector (Digital Media) | 1 of 2 |
| Type (Going Private) | 7 of 17 |
| State (Washington) | 2 of 2 |
| Country (United States) | 27 of 60 |
| Year (2008) | 3 of 4 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 16 of 39 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-04-13 |
DoubleClick
New York, New York, United States DoubleClick, Inc. is a provider of digital marketing technology and services. The world’s top marketers, publishers and agencies utilize DoubleClick’s expertise in ad serving, rich media, video, search and affiliate marketing to help them make the most of the digital medium. |
Sell | $3.1B |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-07-23 |
SSP Group
Halifax, United Kingdom SSP Group is a provider of technology systems and software for the insurance industry, helping insurers and brokers operate more efficient businesses. SSP Group was founded in 2002 and is based in Halifax, United Kingdom. |
Buy | £198M |
| Category | Asset Manager |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1986 |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Farallon Capital Management is a private investment firm that targets a variety of investment strategies throughout the world. The Firm pursues investments that include public and private debt and equity securities, direct investments in private companies, and real estate. Farallon is especially interested in investments that include a key event (such as a merger, restructuring, recapitalization or other major change) that has the potential for an appreciation of the value of a particular investment. Farallon's direct investment group makes debt, preferred stock or equity investments in businesses with substantial franchise value, healthy cash flow, and motivated management who have invested alongside the Firm. Farallon Capital Management was formed in 1986 and is based in San Francisco, California.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 3 of 10 |
| Sector (Digital Media) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Going Private) | 1 of 1 |
| State (Washington) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (United States) | 3 of 6 |
| Year (2008) | 1 of 1 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-08-01 |
Sunset Gower Studios
Hollywood, California, United States Sunset Gower Studios, LLC (?Sunset Gower?) is the second-largest independent television and film production studio in the country, providing sound stages, office/support space and related services. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-02-08 |
Contech Engineered Solutions
West Chester, Ohio, United States Contech Engineered Solutions is a provider of engineering and site solutions for the residential, commercial and infrastructure markets. The company's primary end markets are the US infrastructure, commercial and residential construction markets. Contech Engineered Solutions was formed in 1986 and is based in West Chester, Ohio. |
Buy | - |
