M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2005-03-01 |
| Target | Savcio Holdings |
| Sector | Business Services |
| Buyer(s) |
Aka Capital
Old Mutual Private Equity Ethos Private Equity Actis Capital |
| Deal Type | Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) |
| Deal Value | 1.3B ZAR |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2001 |
| Size | Small |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Aka Capital is a South African private equity firm that seeks to acquire companies and take an active role in building portfolio company value. Aka Capital was formed in 2001 and is based in Bryanston, South Africa.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 3 of 4 |
| Sector (Business Services) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) | 2 of 2 |
| Country (South Africa) | 3 of 4 |
| Year (2005) | 1 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-11-01 |
Corobrik
Durban, South Africa Corobrik is South Africa's largest brick manufacturer, accounting for over 70% in its market segment. The company focuses on the supply of quality clay stock and face bricks. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-07-04 |
Protea Hospitality Holdings
Western Cape, South Africa Protea Hotels is a hotel group in Africa with an extensive footprint; more than 116 hotels throughout South Africa and six other African countries, including Zambia, Nigeria, Namibia, Malawi, Uganda and Tanzania. The company was founded in 1984 and has grown its portfolio and brands since. The group comprises of two brands, namely the mid-up market Protea Hotels (including the lifestyle brand Protea Hotel Fire & Ice!) brand and the superior deluxe African Pride Hotels, Lodges and Country Houses brand. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Corporate Investor |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2003 |
| PE ASSETS | 9.0B ZAR |
| Size | Middle-Market |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Old Mutual Private Equity (OMPE) is private equity arm of South African financial services firm Old Mutual. OMPE is both a fund and direct investor and generally targets opportunities throughout the Southern region of Africa. OMPE looks to invest a minimum of R100 million per transaction and typically seeks to hold investments for a period of 5 to 7 years. Types of transactions include take privates, MBOs, LBOs, growth capital financings, and recapitalization. Old Mutual Private Equity was formed in 2004 and is based in Pinelands, South Africa.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4 of 10 |
| Sector (Business Services) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) | 3 of 7 |
| Country (South Africa) | 4 of 10 |
| Year (2005) | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-10-01 |
Metaf Investment Holdings
Booysens, South Africa Metcash is a leading African distributor of Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG). The business has extensive wholesale and franchise retail interests in South Africa, and operates in five other African countries: Malawi, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Swaziland and Lesotho. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-04-01 |
Consol Glass
Johannesburg, South Africa Consol Glass is a manufacturer of glass packaging products on the African continent and operates 7 manufacturing sites (4 in SA, 1 in Kenya, 1 in Nigeria, and 1 in Ethiopia) strategically located in close proximity to customers. Consol Glass was founded in 1946 and is based in Johannesburg, South Africa. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1984 |
| PE ASSETS | 1.2B USD |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Ethos Private Equity is a private equity investor that targets opportunities in South Africa. Ethos looks for stable businesses valued between $15 and $100 million US. Target transactions include divestitures of non-core assets, sector consolidations, development of family owned businesses, growth financings, and turnarounds. Ethos was formed in 1984 and is based in Johannesburg, South Africa.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 21 of 48 |
| Sector (Business Services) | 3 of 6 |
| Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) | 20 of 33 |
| Country (South Africa) | 19 of 42 |
| Year (2005) | 1 of 1 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 2 of 5 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-01-01 |
Defy
Polokwane, South Africa Defy is the market leading manufacturer, distributor and marketer of major household appliances. It has large manufacturing plants in Durban, Ladysmith and East London, backed by a nationwide distribution and service network. |
Sell | руб.550M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-01-01 |
Doves Group
Durbanville, South Africa The Doves Group as one of the largest funeral directing companies in Southern Africa is a major role player in the progressive development of the funeral industry in this part of the world. As a founder member of the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) and the Funeral Federation of South Africa (FFSA) it has influenced the present day structure of the industry. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2004 |
| PE ASSETS | 24.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Actis Capital is a private equity firm focused on investments in emerging markets. Actis segments its investment activity into three areas. These include private equity, energy, and real estate. Actis' private equity team looks for buyout and growth capital opportunities requiring at least $50 million in financing. Depending on the situation, Actis will consider both controlling and minority investment situations. Sectors of interest include financial services, consumer and retail, business services, and industrial. Actis' energy group seeks to invest in in a variety of energy and utility projects. Actis' real estate team invests equity capital in office, residential, industrial, hotel and retail projects. Actis Capital was established in 2004 and is based in London.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 34 of 143 |
| Sector (Business Services) | 2 of 5 |
| Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) | 11 of 42 |
| Country (South Africa) | 5 of 17 |
| Year (2005) | 8 of 13 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 10 of 14 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-02-28 |
Avtec
New Delhi, India Avtec Ltd. is an independent manufacturer of engines and transmissions (Powertrains), supplying critical auto components to reputed global OEMs including GM, Ford, Mahindra & Mahindra, Caterpillar, BEML and Hindustan Motors. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-03-29 |
Celtel International B.V.
Libreville, Gabon Celtel International B.V. builds and operates world class communications networks that deliver reliable and competitive services in Africa. |
Sell | $2.8B |
