M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2012-01-19 |
| Target | NFG |
| Sector | Consumer Services |
| Buyer(s) | Graphite Capital |
| Sellers(s) | Sovereign Capital Partners |
| Deal Type | Secondary Buyout |
| Deal Value | 130M GBP |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1981 |
| PE ASSETS | 1.2B GBP |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Graphite Capital is a private equity firm that seeks mid-market investments in the UK. Target sectors include retail and consumer, manufacturing, services and distribution, financial services, healthcare, leisure, and property. The Firm looks for transactions valued from £30 to £150 million. Prospective transaction situations typically include management buyouts/buy-ins of corporate spin-offs or privately held companies. The Firm also considers roll-outs and consolidation strategies. Graphite Capital was originally formed in 1981 and became independent in 2001. Graphite is based in London.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 57 of 79 |
| Sector (Consumer Services) | 6 of 7 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 8 of 20 |
| Country (United Kingdom) | 54 of 75 |
| Year (2012) | 1 of 3 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 3 of 23 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-06-02 |
Kurt Geiger
London, United Kingdom Kurt Geiger is a retailer of designer footwear and accessories. Kurt Geiger has a portfolio of attractive brands (including Kurt Geiger London, KG, Miss KG and Carvela) and operates over 80 stores globally and 240 concessions within some of the world’s most prestigious department stores including Harrods, Selfridges, House of Fraser and Debenhams and partners with leading international brands. Kurt Geiger was founded in 1963 and is based in London, United Kingdom. |
Sell | £215M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-04-25 |
Wolseley Hospitality Group
London, United Kingdom Wolseley Hospitality Group operates some of London’s restaurants. Wolseley Hospitality Group was founded in 2003 and is based in London, United Kingdom. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2001 |
| PE ASSETS | 1.0B GBP |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Sovereign Capital Partners (SCP) is a private equity firm that specializes in buy and build opportunities throughout the UK. The Firm targets consolidation strategies in the education and training, healthcare, and outsourced business services sectors. SCP looks to invest £10 to £120 million per transaction. Sovereign Capital Partners was formed in 2001 and is based in London.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 5 of 27 |
| Sector (Consumer Services) | 1 of 5 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 1 of 10 |
| Country (United Kingdom) | 5 of 24 |
| Year (2012) | 1 of 3 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 3 of 9 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-09-10 |
Creare Communications
Rugby, United Kingdom Creare Communications is one of the UK's leading providers of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) services, working with its clients to improve the 'organic' search results of their websites, assisting with 'pay per click' campaigns and e-commerce functionality. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-04-11 |
Laurel Funerals
Wolverhampton, United Kingdom Laurel Funerals Ltd. is engaged in conducting funeral services. Laurel Funerals was formed in 1995 and is based in Wolverhampton. |
Sell | £38M |
