Gulf Capital Mergers and Acquisitions Summary

Asset Manager Profile

In the last 3 years, Gulf Capital has acquired 2 companies. It has also invested in 1 other.

Gulf Capital’s most common sectors for investment areinformation technology (34%) and business services (25%) . The Firm’s most common investment types include buyout (lbo, mbo, mbi) (42%) and growth capital (34%). In total, Gulf Capital has invested in 2 US states and 7 different countries.

In the last 3 years, Gulf Capital has exited 3 companies. The Firm’s most common exit type is trade sale (34%). Gulf Capital’s largest (disclosed) exit occurred in 2018 when it sold Destinations Of The World for $173M.

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M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity18
    • M&A Buy Activity12
    • M&A Sell Activity6
  • Total Sectors Invested 6
  • Total Countries Invested 7
  • M&A Buy/Sell Connections 3
  • M&A Advisors 5

Gulf Capital

Level 6 – West Tower Abu Dhabi Mall P.O. Box 27522,
Abu Dhabi,
United Arab Emirates
+971 2 671 6060
www.gulfcapital.com

Gulf Capital is a leading alternative asset management company focusing primarily on late-stage control buy-outs, growth capital, real estate development and private debt in the Middle East. Gulf Capital's private equity group looks to acquire and invest in companies where it can offer help with operational improvements and expertise. Broad areas of interest include energy, oil and gas, water, healthcare, education, and logistics. Gulf Capital was established in 2006 and is headquartered in Abu Dhabi.


Investment Criteria

Sectors of Interest: Business Services, Consumer Products, Distribution, Education, Environmental, Healthcare Services, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Oil/Gas Exploration, Utilities

Target Transaction Types: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI), Growth Capital

Geographic Preferences: Middle East

Transaction Criteria Min Max
Target Revenue - -
Target EBITDA - -
Investment Size - -
Enterprise Value - -

M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year ≤ '19 '20 '21 '22 '23 '24 T
Buy (1.0/yr) # 7 2 3 - - - 12
Sell (0.8/yr) # 2 1 1 1 1 - 6
vol $173M $173M
  18

Most Recent M&A

Company Date Value Type
Ison Xperiences 2023-10-16 - Secondary Sale
Nairobi, Kenya · www.isonxperiences.com
Chef Middle East 2022-11-01 - Trade Sale
Dubai, United Arab Emirates · www.chefmiddleeast.com
Classic Fashion Apparel Industry Ltd. Co. 2021-05-18 - Unknown
Irbid, Jordan · www.classicfashionapparel.com
ART Fertility Clinics LLC 2021-03-28 - Growth Capital
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates · www.artfertilityclinics.com
Hansei Solutions 2021-03-23 - Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)
Los Angeles, California · www.hanseisolutions.com
ECLAT Health Solutions, Inc. 2021-03-23 - Add-on Acquisition
Herndon, Virginia · www.eclathealth.com
CWB Group 2020-10-28 - Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)
Milton, Ontario · www.cwbgroup.org
Cedar White Bradley IP LLC 2020-10-19 - Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)
Dubai, United Arab Emirates · www.cwblegal.com
MetaMed 2020-05-22 - Secondary Sale
Mohandessin, Egypt · www.metamedco.com
Amana Healthcare 2019-01-29 - Unknown
Khalifa City, United Arab Emirates · www.amanahealthcare.com
View All >>

M&A by Sector

Sector Current # Value All-time # Value
Information Technology 4 (50%) - 4 (33%) -
Business Services 2 (25%) - 3 (25%) -
Healthcare Services 1 (13%) - 2 (17%) -
Apparel/Textiles - - 1 (8%) -
Food - - 1 (8%) -
Oil/Gas Exploration 1 (13%) - 1 (8%) -
Total 8 - 12 -

Acquisitions By Geo

State/Country Current # Value All-time # Value
United Arab Emirates 3 (38%) - 5 (42%) -
United States 2 (25%) - 2 (17%) -
  Virginia 1 (13%) - 1 (8%) -
  California 1 (13%) - 1 (8%) -
Canada 1 (13%) - 1 (8%) -
  Ontario 1 (13%) - 1 (8%) -
Saudi Arabia 1 (13%) - 1 (8%) -
Tunisia 1 (13%) - 1 (8%) -
Jordan - - 1 (8%) -
Kenya - - 1 (8%) -
Total 8 - 12 -

Acquisitions by Deal Type

Type Current # Value All-time # Value
Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) 4 (50%) - 5 (42%) -
Growth Capital 2 (25%) - 4 (33%) -
Add-on Acquisition 1 (13%) - 1 (8%) -
Secondary Buyout - - 1 (8%) -
Stake Purchase 1 (13%) - 1 (8%) -
Total 8 - 12 -

Exits by Deal Type

Type Total # Value
Trade Sale - Public Company 2 (33%) 173M (100%)
Secondary Sale 2 (33%) -
Unknown 2 (33%) -
Total 6 $173M

Top M&A Advisors

Financial Deals
PwC Corporate Finance LLC
2
Ernst & Young Capital Advisors LLC
1
Alvarez & Marsal
1
Legal Deals
Morgan Lewis
2
Eversheds LLP
1

Deal Values

sell # Total
$100M to $1B 1 $173M
TOTAL $173M
Largest Destinations Of The World (DOTW)
$173M (2018-11-05)

M&A Connections

Deals
Acquired from
Investor(s)
8%
1 (8%)
Exited to
Investor(s)
33%
2 (33%)
Strategic(s)
33%
2 (33%)

FAQ

When was Gulf Capital founded?

Gulf Capital was founded in 2006.

What type of investor is Gulf Capital?

Gulf Capital is an asset manager.

Where is Gulf Capital headquartered?

Gulf Capital is headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

How much capital does Gulf Capital have under management?

Gulf Capital has 1.4B USD under management.

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