M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2015-05-05 |
| Target | WHP Telecoms |
| Sector | Communications |
| Buyer(s) | Palatine Private Equity |
| Sellers(s) | Key Capital Partners |
| Deal Type | Secondary Buyout |
| Deal Value | 38M GBP |
| Advisor(s) | Convex Capital LLP (Financial) JMW Solicitors (Legal) |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2005 |
| PE ASSETS | 570M GBP |
| Size | Middle-Market |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Palatine Private Equity is a UK based private equity firm focused on investing in businesses valued up to £50 million. The Firm generally looks to fund profitable, cash-generative companies with strong management teams and established market positions, however, Palatine will also consider turnaround situations. Target sectors include retail/leisure, business outsourcing, financial services, healthcare, and niche manufacturing. Prospective transaction types include management buyouts/buy-ins, consolidations, growth capital financings, and restructurings. Palatine was originally formed as Zeus Private Equity in 2005. The Firm has offices in Bristol, Manchester, and London.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 18 of 50 |
| Sector (Communications) | 2 of 3 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 4 of 12 |
| Country (United Kingdom) | 18 of 50 |
| Year (2015) | 3 of 5 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 8 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-04-14 |
Wren Sterling
London, United Kingdom Wren Sterling is an independent financial advisory business serving both private and corporate clients across the UK. It specializes in all aspects of savings, investments, and retirement planning. For corporate clients, they provide advice on pensions, including auto-enrolment, as well as workplace benefits and protection. Wren Sterling was established in 2007 and is based in London, England. |
Buy | £14M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-05-17 |
Alchemist Bar & Restaurant
Handforth, United Kingdom Alchemist Bar & Restaurant is an experiential cocktail-led casual dining offering with a strong brand presence and reputation for quality. Alchemist Bar & Restaurant was established in 2010 and is based in Handforth, United Kingdom. |
Buy | £13M |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2007 |
| PE ASSETS | 140M GBP |
| Size | Small |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Key Capital Partners is a private equity group focused on making smaller investments in profitable, growing, UK-based companies. Key looks to support companies across all sectors, providing £3 to £15 million of equity capital. Prospective transaction situations include management buyouts/buy-ins, development capital needs, acquisition financings, shareholder restructurings, and refinancings. Key Capital Partners was founded in 2007 and is based in Birmingham, UK with additional offices in Leeds and Cambridge.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 5 of 13 |
| Sector (Communications) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 3 of 5 |
| Country (United Kingdom) | 5 of 13 |
| Year (2015) | 2 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-01-05 |
Nurse Plus
London, United Kingdom Nurse Plus Ltd. is a provider of staffing and domiciliary care solutions for the healthcare industry. Nurse Plus was established in 2005 and is based in London, United Kingdom. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-06-03 |
Gear4Music
York, United Kingdom Gear4Music (Holdings) is an online retailer of musical instruments and music equipment, operating 20 websites in 15 languages and 9 currencies. The company has grown sales through developing its own range of branded products, including Black Knight guitars, Coppergate brass instruments, and Minster keyboards and pianos. The company is also a major retailer of well-known brands, including Fender, Gibson, Yamaha, and Roland. Gear4Music was founded in 1995 and is Based in York, the United Kingdom. |
Sell | - |
