M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2011-09-05 |
| Target | Stromag AG |
| Sector | Energy Services and Equipment |
| Buyer(s) | GKN |
| Sellers(s) | HQ Equita |
| Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
| Deal Value | 200M EUR |
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| Category | Company |
|---|---|
| Sector | Engineering |
| Employees | 51,400 |
| Revenue | 9.7B GBP (2017) |
GKN is a global engineering company. Known for its expertise in advanced manufacturing, GKN specializes in designing, manufacturing, and supplying innovative components and systems for the automotive, aerospace, and industrial markets. Its extensive product portfolio includes driveline technologies, electric drivetrains, lightweight structures, aerospace systems, and power management solutions. GKN is based in Redditch, United Kingdom.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 15 of 20 |
| Sector (Energy Services and Equipment) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 10 of 12 |
| Country (Germany) | 2 of 3 |
| Year (2011) | 3 of 4 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 4 of 8 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-06-22 |
EVO Electric
United Kingdom EVO Electric Limited develops and manufactures advanced electric machines, drive systems and other integrated products for a wide range of transportation and mobile power applications. Its core competence is the development, design and integration of high torque electric motors and generators based on Axial Flux technology, an ultra efficient, low weight alternative to conventional electric machines. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-09-30 |
Getrag’s Driveline Products Business
Germany Getrag Driveline Products, which will be integrated into GKN Driveline, is an excellent fit with GKN’s existing range of products and technology. |
Buy | £295M |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1992 |
| PE ASSETS | 1.0B EUR |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
HQ Equita is a private equity firm that targets minority investments in mid-sized companies in German-speaking countries (primarily Germany, Austria and Switzerland). The Firm focuses on growth-oriented companies undergoing consolidation, with sustainable earnings power, and strong market positions. Equity seeks companies with revenues between €50 and €250 million. Equita is a generalist investor, with no sector preferences. The Fis not limited to specific industries. Equita has no limitation on its investment period, enabling it to invest in companies for the long term. The Firm will support a variety of transactions includes succession/ownership changes, group spin-offs, lead-up to IPOs, MBOs, MBIs, take privates, and growth capital financings. HQ Equita is an arm of family owned Harald Quandt Holding GmbH. HQ Equita was formed in 1992 and is based in Hamburg.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 12 of 25 |
| Sector (Energy Services and Equipment) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 2 of 9 |
| Country (Germany) | 10 of 21 |
| Year (2011) | 1 of 1 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-07-15 |
Stettler Sapphire AG
Lyss, Switzerland Stettler Sapphire AG is a provider of high-quality sapphire glass used by the luxury watch industry as well as in various technical applications in the fields of optics, electronics and medicine. Stettler Sapphire was founded in 1886 and is based in Lyss, Switzerland. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-10-24 |
Barat Ceramics
Auma, Germany Barat Ceramics is a manufacturer of electronic and measurement components, metal-ceramic composites, ceramic wear components and ceramic parts for ballistic applications, particularly for armour-clad vehicles. |
Sell | - |
