M&A Deal Summary

Maven Capital Partners Acquires CMS Group

On March 27, 2019, asset manager Maven Capital Partners acquired building materials company CMS Group from LDC

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Maven Capital Partners’ 3rd transaction in the Building Materials sector.
  • This is Maven Capital Partners’ 128th transaction in the United Kingdom.
Investment Fate
  • CMS Group went bankrupt in 2022.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2019-03-27
Target CMS Group
Sector Building Materials
Buyer(s) Maven Capital Partners
Sellers(s) LDC
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

CMS Group

Cumbernauld, United Kingdom
CMS Group designs, manufactures and installs energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly products, including PVCu, aluminum and timber composite, windows, doors and curtain walling systems. CMS Group was founded in 2006 and is based in Cumbernauld, United Kingdom.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Maven Capital Partners

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Asset Manager
Founded 2009
PE ASSETS 760M GBP
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Maven Capital Partners UK LLP (MCP) invests in lower mid-market companies throughout the UK. The Firm also provides mezzanine financing. MCP focuses on profitable companies with proven track records, balanced management teams, and diverse products and services. Maven looks to invest £2 - £20 million in businesses valued from £10 - £40 million. Sectors of interest include specialist manufacturing, health/pharmaceuticals, energy services, leisure, financial services, software and computer services, communication/IT, chemicals, food/beverage, media, consumer products, and support services. Types of transactions include MBOs, MBIs, BIMBOs, take privates, recapitalizations, and growth capital financings. Maven Capital Partners UK LLP was formed in 2009, following a management buyout of Aberdeen Asset Management's Private Equity division. Maven is based in Glasgow with additional offices in Aberdeen, Birmingham, Edinburgh, London and Manchester.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 130 of 221
Sector: Building Materials M&A 3 of 4
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 4 of 6
Country: United Kingdom M&A 128 of 218
Year: 2019 M&A 7 of 24
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-03-06 AVID Technology

Northumberland, United Kingdom

AVID Technology is a provider in the design and manufacture of electrified powertrain components and systems for heavy-duty and high-performance electric (EV) and hybrid vehicles (HEV). AVID manufactures a range of electrified powertrain components including electric pumps and fans, battery systems, traction motors and power electronics used in electric and hybrid vehicles. AVID Technology was founded in 2004 and is based in Northumberland, United Kingdom.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-04-05 iPac Packaging Innovations

Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom

iPac Packaging Innovations is a manufacturer of thermoform packing for the UK rigid plastic packaging market for food products. iPac Packaging Innovations was founded in 2017 and is based in Tyne & Wear, United kingdom.

Buy -

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

LDC

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1981
PE ASSETS 3.9B GBP
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

LDC is the private equity and investment arm of Lloyds Banking Group. LDC 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. LDC was formed in 1981 and is based in London.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 138 of 210
Sector: Building Materials M&A 5 of 6
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 47 of 77
Country: United Kingdom M&A 133 of 204
Year: 2019 M&A 4 of 11
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-02-22 ATG Access

Haydock, United Kingdom

ATG Access Ltd. is a designer, manufacturer, and supplies high-security vehicle barrier systems used to secure buildings and venues from vehicular impact and terrorist attacks. ATG Access was founded in 1989 and is based in Haydock, United Kingdom.

Sell £23M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-04-02 Littlefish

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Littlefish is a provider of IT services, IT consultancy, cloud services, and cybersecurity services. Littlefish was founded in 2003 and is based in Nottingham, United Kingdom.

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