M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2017-10-27 |
| Target | Vista Retail Support |
| Sector | Information Technology |
| Buyer(s) | Lloyds TSB Development Capital |
| Sellers(s) |
WestBridge
Octopus Investments |
| Deal Type | Secondary Buyout |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1981 |
| PE ASSETS | 2.0B USD |
| Size | Middle-Market |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Lloyds TSB Development Capital Ltd (LDC) is the private equity arm of Lloyds Banking Group Plc and invests in mid-market companies throughout the UK. LDC seeks high growth businesses with at least two years of profitability (greater than £1 million). The Firm looks to commit £2 to £100 million in companies generating at least £5 million in revenue. Areas of interest include cleantech/environmental, construction/property, financial services, healthcare, industrials, retail/consumer, support services, TMT and travel/leisure. Prospective transaction types includes acquisition financings, development capital, equity release, MBOs, MBIs, mergers, private placements, and secondary buy-outs. Lloyds TSB Development Capital Ltd was formed in 1981 and is based in London.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 202 of 298 |
| Sector (Information Technology) | 12 of 26 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 38 of 57 |
| Country (United Kingdom) | 194 of 287 |
| Year (2017) | 14 of 16 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-10-27 |
Babble
London, United Kingdom Babble is a specialist communications technology provider that supports around 2,000 medium-sized companies operating in a wide range of sectors including financial, health and education, travel and accommodation, and public services. Its integrated communications proposition enables clients to improve efficiency, enhance customer service, increase revenue, reduce costs, and remain secure in the digital world. Babble was founded in 2001 and is based in London, United Kingdom. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-11-01 |
Mini-Cam
Warrington, United Kingdom Mini-Cam Ltd. is a producer of pipeline inspection systems. Mini-Cam was founded in 1991 and is based in Warrington, United Kingdom. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2008 |
| PE ASSETS | 140M GBP |
| Size | Small |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
WestBridge Capital is a private equity firm that invests in growth-oriented, small and medium sized enterprises based in the UK. WestBridge focuses on profitable companies with proven business models and experienced management teams. WestBridge looks to invest £10 to £25 million in businesses valued between £15 and £60 million. Areas of interest include healthcare, financial services, business services, leisure, technology, industrial and retail. The Firm will not consider investments in biotech and real estate. Prospective transaction situations include buyouts, growth capital financings, buy and builds, and recapitalizations. WestBridge was formed in 2008 and is based in London.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4 of 7 |
| Sector (Information Technology) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 2 of 3 |
| Country (United Kingdom) | 4 of 7 |
| Year (2017) | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-12-21 |
Aero Stanrew
Barnstaple, United Kingdom Aero Stanrew is a designer and manufacturer of electronic and electromagnetic modules used principally in the civil aerospace, defence, energy and space market sectors. |
Sell | $63M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-13 |
AJM Healthcare
Hailsham, United Kingdom AJM Healthcare is a provider of a wide range of mobility and community equipment solutions. AJM Healthcare offers wheelchair, mobility, procurement, disabled equipment, and other services. AJM Healthcare was founded in 1983 and is based in Hailsham, United Kingdom. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Asset Manager |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2000 |
| PE ASSETS | 8.3B GBP |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Octopus Investments Limited is a private equity group that invests in lower middle-market UK based companies. Octopus looks to invest in buyouts, buy-ins, industry consolidations, and situations requiring development capital. Octopus' target investment size is £250k to £5 million in sectors such as business services, food/beverage, education and training, environmental services, media, marketing, healthcare, consumer, retail, leisure, and manufacturing. The Firm seeks businesses with a sustainable competitive advantage, whether through a unique product, IP, brand names or trade marks. Octopus Private Equity was formed in 2004 and is based in London.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 18 of 27 |
| Sector (Information Technology) | 2 of 3 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 4 of 6 |
| Country (United Kingdom) | 18 of 25 |
| Year (2017) | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-10-21 |
LeanWorks
London, United Kingdom YPlan is the “mobile-first” events discovery and booking platform. Company offers a mix of event tickets on its app and website allowing people to discover and book things to do in the city. YPlan has invested heavily in the development of an award-winning e-commerce platform and associated software for the events industry as well as in customer acquisition marketing. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-06 |
21Net
Boortmeerbeek, Belgium 21Net Ltd. is a provider of on-board Internet and passenger infotainment for the railway industry. Its on-board connectivity solution is based on multiple technologies such as satellite, cellular and high-speed wireless from trackside antennas. 21Net Ltd. was established in 2001 and is based in Boortmeerbeek, Belgium. |
Sell | - |
