Divestiture • Business Services

Lovell Minnick Partners Acquires Keane

On February 21, 2014, private equity firm Lovell Minnick Partners acquired business services company Keane from Venio

Acquisition Context
  • This is Lovell Minnick Partners’ 2nd transaction in the Business Services sector.
  • This is Lovell Minnick Partners’ 25th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Lovell Minnick Partners’ 3rd transaction in New York.
Investment Fate
  • Keane was sold to a strategic buyer in 2020.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date February 21, 2014
Target Keane
Sector Business Services
Buyer(s) Lovell Minnick Partners
Sellers(s) Venio
Deal Type Divestiture

Target Company

Keane

New York, New York, United States
Keane is a provider of unclaimed property compliance solutions. From annual escheat compliance reporting, customized communication programs and in-depth consulting services, Keane provides corporations, mutual funds, banks, brokerage, insurance companies and transfer agents with a depth and breadth of services that is unmatched. Keane was formed in 2010 and is based in New York City.
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Buyer Overview 1

Buyer

Lovell Minnick Partners

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1999
PE ASSETS 5.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Lovell Minnick Partners is a private equity firm that targets investments in financial services companies located in North America and Europe. Specific areas of interest include asset management, financial planning, financial product distribution, outsource providers, specialty finance, and related administration and business services companies. The Firm looks to commit $40 to $150 million of equity capital per investment. Prospective transaction situations include divestitures, management buyouts, growth capital financings, and recapitalizations. Lovell Minnick was formed in 1999 and is headquartered in Radnor, Pennsylvania.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 25 of 58
Sector: Business Services 2 of 9
Type: Divestiture 2 of 4
State: New York 3 of 7
Country: United States 25 of 52
Year: 2014 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-06-12 First Allied Securities

San Diego, California, United States

First Allied is a full-service, independent broker/dealer with approximately 1,000 financial advisors in 500 branches located throughout the United States. First Allied consists of several operating subsidiaries, including an independent broker/dealer, registered investment advisor, wealth management platform, insurance services firm and pension services business.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-06-10 361 Capital

Denver, Colorado, United States

361 Capital manages and distributes retail liquid alternative products, including mutual funds, separately managed accounts, and hedge fund vehicles. The Company offers innovative investment strategies with superior risk-adjusted returns and investment performance that is uncorrelated with traditional asset management products. 361 Capital was formed in 2001 and is based in Denver, Colorado.

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Seller Profile 1

SELLER

Venio

New York, New York, United States

Category Company
Founded 2008
Sector Business Services
DESCRIPTION

Venio locates owners of unclaimed assets or abandoned property for banks, brokerage firms, mutual funds, insurance companies and publicly held companies. Venio search and location, reporting and risk management services ensure compliance with SEC and state regulations, reduce expenses and improve customer and asset retention.


Deal Context for Seller #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Business Services 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture 1 of 1
State: New York 1 of 1
Country: United States 1 of 1
Year: 2014 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-12-20 Keane

New York, New York, United States

Keane is a provider of unclaimed property compliance solutions. From annual escheat compliance reporting, customized communication programs and in-depth consulting services, Keane provides corporations, mutual funds, banks, brokerage, insurance companies and transfer agents with a depth and breadth of services that is unmatched. Keane was formed in 2010 and is based in New York City.

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