M&A Deal Summary

Focusrite Acquires Martin Audio

On December 19, 2019, Focusrite acquired electronics company Martin Audio from Lloyds TSB Development Capital for 39M GBP

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Focusrite’s 1st transaction in the Electronics sector.
  • This is Focusrite’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Focusrite’s 1st transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2019-12-19
Target Martin Audio
Sector Electronics
Buyer(s) Focusrite
Sellers(s) Lloyds TSB Development Capital
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 39M GBP

Target

Martin Audio

High Wycombe, United Kingdom
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Martin Audio Ltd. is a designer, manufacturer and distributor of loud-speaker systems for the touring and installed markets (such as theatres, stadia, cinemas, bars, and nightclubs) on a worldwide basis. Martin Audio Ltd. was founded in 1971 and is based in High Wycombe, United Kingdom.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Focusrite

High Wycombe, United Kingdom

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Category Company
Founded 1985
Sector Electronics
Employees475
Revenue 174M GBP (2021)
DESCRIPTION

Focusrite is a global music and audio products group that develops and markets proprietary hardware and software products. Used by audio professionals and amateur musicians alike, its solutions facilitate the high-quality production of recorded and live sound. Focusrite was incorporated in 1985 and is based in High Wycombe, United Kingdom.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Electronics) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 1
Country (United Kingdom) 1 of 1
Year (2019) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Lloyds TSB Development Capital

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1981
PE ASSETS 2.0B USD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

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 144 of 188
Sector (Electronics) 3 of 3
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 70 of 90
Country (United Kingdom) 138 of 182
Year (2019) 11 of 11
Size (of disclosed) 47 of 61
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