Stage Capital Mergers and Acquisitions Summary

Private Equity Firm Profile

Stage Capital’s most common sectors for investment arefood (26%) and medical products (9%) . The Firm’s most common investment types include buyout (lbo, mbo, mbi) (69%) and growth capital (9%). In total, Stage Capital has invested in 8 different countries. Its largest (disclosed) acquisition occurred in 2005 when it acquired Superglass for $62M.

In the last 3 years, Stage Capital has exited 3 companies. The Firm’s most common exit type is trade sale (35%). Stage Capital’s largest (disclosed) exit occurred in 2006 when it sold Nationwide Autocentres for $75M.

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M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity55
    • M&A Buy Activity35
    • M&A Sell Activity20
  • Total Sectors Invested 18
  • Total Countries Invested 8
  • M&A Buy/Sell Connections 9
  • M&A Advisors 4

Stage Capital

Stage Capital Ltd.

25 Eccleston Place,
London, SW1W 9NF
United Kingdom
+020 7661 5678
www.stagecap.com
info@stagecap.com

Stage Capital is a private equity firm that seeks investments in middle-market businesses operating in traditional industries serving as the 'backbone' of the economy. The Firm focuses its investment activity across the UK and Europe and looks for opportunities valued between €10 and €15 million where Stage Capital can invest €5 to €25 million. Stage Capital will not invest in start-ups or early stage companies. Stage Capital was formed in 2000 and is based in London with additional offices in Paris and Istanbul.


Investment Criteria

Sectors of Interest: Apparel/Textiles, Automotive, Beverages, Building Materials, Business Services, Communications, Consumer Products, Consumer Services, Distribution, Electrical Equipment, Engineering, Food, Healthcare Services, Internet Software and Services, Machinery, Manufacturing, Media, Medical Products, Real Estate, Restaurants, Retail, Staffing, Test/Measurement Equipment, Transportation

Target Transaction Types: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI), Consolidation, Divestiture, Growth Capital, Recapitalization, Venture

Geographic Preferences: United Kingdom, Western Europe, Eastern Europe

Transaction Criteria Min Max
Target Revenue - -
Target EBITDA - -
Investment Size 5 25
Enterprise Value 10 50
values in millions of EUR

M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year ≤ '19 '20 '21 '22 '23 '24 T
Buy (0.0/yr) # 35 - - - - - 35
vol $215M $215M
Sell (0.8/yr) # 16 1 1 2 - - 20
vol $179M $179M
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Most Recent M&A

Company Date Value Type
Birgi Mefar Group 2022-06-13 - Trade Sale
Istanbul, Turkey · www.mefar.com
Praticima SAS 2022-04-28 - Secondary Sale
Villefranche-sur-Saone, France · www.praticima.com
Kanin wind farm 2021-02-15 - Trade Sale
, Poland
Chillbox S.A. 2020-05-19 - Trade Sale
Pallini, Greece · www.chillbox.gr
Pasta King (UK) Ltd. 2019-10-21 - Unknown
Newton Abbot, Devon, United Kingdom · www.pastaking.co.uk
Horizon Care and Education Group Ltd. 2019-08-01 - Secondary Sale
Cannock, United Kingdom · www.horizoncare.co.uk
SPM - Boulangerie Thierry 2018-03-01 - Sold to Management
Senlis, France · www.boulangeriethierry.fr
Stiplastics Group Holding 2018-01-18 - Secondary Sale
Saint-Marcellin, France · www.sgh-medical.com
ATR Group Ltd. 2016-07-28 - Merger
Aberdeen, United Kingdom · www.atrgroup.co.uk
Prestige 96 AD 2016-02-04 - Trade Sale
Veliko Turnovo, Bulgaria · www.prestige96.bg
View All >>

Portfolio M&A

Company Acquired Add-On/Sale Date #
Centurion Group Ltd. 2012-12-01 Rmec Ltd. 2022-04-04 13
Aberdeen, United Kingdom · www.centuriongroup.co.uk Angus, United Kingdom · www.rmecltd.co.uk
Centurion Group Ltd. 2012-12-01 Site Energy Services Ltd. 2018-01-01 12
Aberdeen, United Kingdom · www.centuriongroup.co.uk Sherwood Park, Alberta · www.siteenergy.com
Centurion Group Ltd. 2012-12-01 ATR Group Ltd. 2016-07-28 11
Aberdeen, United Kingdom · www.centuriongroup.co.uk Aberdeen, United Kingdom · www.atrgroup.co.uk

M&A by Sector

Sector Current # Value All-time # Value
Food 2 (33%) 31M (100%) 9 (26%) 87M (41%)
Healthcare Services - - 3 (9%) -
Medical Products 2 (33%) - 3 (9%) -
Staffing - - 3 (9%) -
Business Services 1 (17%) - 2 (6%) 14M (6%)
Real Estate 1 (17%) - 2 (6%) 4M (2%)
Manufacturing - - 2 (6%) -
Building Materials - - 1 (3%) 62M (29%)
Machinery - - 1 (3%) 31M (14%)
Electrical Equipment - - 1 (3%) 17M (8%)
Apparel/Textiles - - 1 (3%) -
Automotive - - 1 (3%) -
Education - - 1 (3%) -
Energy Services and Equipment - - 1 (3%) -
Life Science - - 1 (3%) -
Metals/Mining - - 1 (3%) -
Oil/Gas Exploration - - 1 (3%) -
Restaurants - - 1 (3%) -
Total 6 $31M 35 $215M

Acquisitions By Geo

State/Country Current # Value All-time # Value
United Kingdom 4 (67%) 31M (100%) 21 (62%) 184M (100%)
Greece 1 (17%) - 4 (12%) -
France - - 4 (12%) -
Poland 1 (17%) - 2 (6%) -
Bulgaria - - 1 (3%) -
Macedonia - - 1 (3%) -
Turkey - - 1 (3%) -
Domestic 4 (67%) 31M (100%) 21 (62%) 184M (100%)
Cross-border 2 (33%) - 13 (38%) -
Total 6 $31M 34 $184M

Acquisitions by Deal Type

Type Current # Value All-time # Value
Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) 3 (50%) 31M (100%) 24 (69%) 146M (68%)
Secondary Buyout - - 3 (9%) 51M (24%)
Growth Capital - - 3 (9%) 4M (2%)
Venture 2 (33%) - 2 (6%) -
Divestiture - - 1 (3%) 14M (6%)
Consolidation 1 (17%) - 1 (3%) -
Special Situations/Distressed - - 1 (3%) -
Total 6 $31M 35 $215M

Exits by Deal Type

Type Total # Value
Trade Sale 7 (35%) 34M (19%)
Secondary Sale 6 (30%) 99M (55%)
Trade Sale - Public Company 2 (10%) 46M (26%)
Sold to Management 2 (10%) -
IPO 1 (5%) -
Merger 1 (5%) -
Unknown 1 (5%) -
Total 20 $179M

Top M&A Advisors

Financial Deals
Lincoln International
1
Legal Deals
Berwin Cave Leighton Paisner (BCLP)
1
Geldards
1
Olswang LLP
1

Deal Values

buy # Total
< $100M 8 $215M
TOTAL $215M
Largest Superglass Ltd.
$62M (2005-08-1)
sell # Total
< $100M 4 $179M
TOTAL $179M
Largest Nationwide Autocentres Ltd.
$75M (2006-02-17)

M&A Connections

Deals
Acquired from
Investor(s)
9%
3 (9%)
Exited to
Investor(s)
30%
6 (30%)
Strategic(s)
40%
8 (40%)

FAQ

When was Stage Capital founded?

Stage Capital was founded in 2000.

What type of investor is Stage Capital?

Stage Capital is a private equity firm.

Where is Stage Capital headquartered?

Stage Capital is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

How much capital does Stage Capital have under management?

Stage Capital has 900M EUR under management.

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