M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2008-01-04 |
| Target | Cranium |
| Sector | Consumer Products |
| Buyer(s) | Hasbro |
| Sellers(s) |
Quad Partners
TPG Peterson Partners |
| Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
| Deal Value | 78M USD |
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| Category | Company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1923 |
| Sector | Consumer Products |
| Employees | 6,640 |
| Revenue | 6.4B USD (2021) |
Hasbro is a manufacturer of various toys comprising boys? action figures, vehicles and playsets, girls? toys, electronic toys, plush products, preschool toys and infant products, electronic interactive products, creative play, and toy-related specialty products. Hasbro was founded in 1923 and is based in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4 of 8 |
| Sector (Consumer Products) | 3 of 3 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 4 of 7 |
| State (Washington) | 3 of 3 |
| Country (United States) | 4 of 6 |
| Year (2008) | 1 of 1 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 5 of 5 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-09-30 |
Wizards of the Coast
Renton, Washington, United States Wizards of the Coast, Inc. is a trading card game and tabletop roleplaying game company, a developer and publisher of game-based entertainment products as well as the owner and operator of one of the nation's largest specialty game retail chains. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-07-08 |
Backflip Studios
Boulder, Colorado, United States Backflip Studios develops and publishes absurdly fun mobile games for iOS and Android devices. |
Buy | $112M |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2000 |
| PE ASSETS | 1.2B USD |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Focused |
Quad Partners is a specialist private investment firm that makes investments in the education industry. Quad will invest in a broad range of transactions; including buyouts, growth capital financings, recapitalizations, and refinancings. Prospective businesses are typically growth oriented and cash-flow positive. Specific areas of interest include postsecondary schools, K-12 proprietary schools, childcare, tutoring, educational products and services, professional education and journals, corporate training, and online journals. Quad Partners was formed in 2000 and is based in New York City.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4 of 13 |
| Sector (Consumer Products) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 2 of 7 |
| State (Washington) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (United States) | 4 of 13 |
| Year (2008) | 1 of 1 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-12-06 |
Knowledge Planet
United States Knowledge Planet was an eLearning platform with customized content and consulting services designed to meet the needs of global corporate training clients. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-04-08 |
Blue Cliff College
Alexandria, Louisiana, United States Blue Cliff College provides services facilitating personal growth, professional development, and a sense of responsibility to our students. Blue Cliff College owns and operates seven schools in Louisiana, Mississippi and Arkansas offering associates degrees and diplomas in allied health, massage therapy, and criminal justice. Blue Cliff College was established in 1987 and is based in Alexandria, Louisiana. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1992 |
| PE ASSETS | 137.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
TPG Capital is a global, mega-sized private investment firm that manages a family of funds focused on private equity, real estate, venture capital, public equity and debt investing. TPG invests in opportunities across a broad range of industries and geographies. TPG generally seeks to invest in established businesses that can benefit from the Firm's operational experience and connections. Industries of interest include consumer, retail, healthcare, industrials, digital media, natural resources, energy, real estate, technology, and software. TPG was formerly known as Texas Pacific Group and was originally established in 1992 by David Bonderman, James Coulter and William Price. The Firm is based in Forth Worth, Texas with additional offices in Europe, Asia, and Australia.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 50 of 245 |
| Sector (Consumer Products) | 2 of 8 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 20 of 89 |
| State (Washington) | 1 of 5 |
| Country (United States) | 36 of 182 |
| Year (2008) | 1 of 9 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 64 of 71 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-01-01 |
Caesars Entertainment
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Caesars Entertainment is a diversified casino entertainment provider with casinos and resorts in the US, South America, Europe, and the Middle East. In addition to casinos, Caesars' facilities typically include hotel and convention space, restaurants, and non-gaming entertainment facilities. Caesars Entertainment Corp. was established in 1937 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. |
Buy | $30.7B |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-02-01 |
Midwest Airlines
Oak Creek, Wisconsin, United States Midwest Airlines features nonstop jet service to major destinations throughout the U.S. Midwest Connect offers connections to Midwest Airlines flights, as well as point-to-point service between select markets on regional jet and turboprop aircraft. |
Buy | $450M |
| Category | Asset Manager |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1995 |
| PE ASSETS | 350M USD |
| Size | Middle-Market |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Peterson Partners is a private equity firm that targets investments in lower middle-market growth companies located in the Western US. Peterson looks to commit between $5 and $25 million of equity in companies generating sales of at least $5 million. Sectors of interest include consumer products and services, business services, and manufacturing. Peterson Partners was formed in 1995 and is based in Salt Lake City, Utah.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 9 of 31 |
| Sector (Consumer Products) | 2 of 4 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 4 of 10 |
| State (Washington) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (United States) | 9 of 28 |
| Year (2008) | 1 of 3 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 3 of 4 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-12-05 |
Packsize International
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States Packsize International LLC provides custom, on-demand product packaging solutions that include hardware, software, accessories, and consultation, and professional services. Packsize International was established in 2002 and is based in Salt Lake City, Utah. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-02-01 |
Brandrud Furniture
Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States Brandrud Furniture, Inc. is a manufacturer of healthcare furnishings, with an emphasis on seating products for patient rooms, patient treatment areas, and public spaces such as lobbies and waiting areas. Brandrud also serves the higher education and office markets. |
Sell | - |
