Explore All 832 Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) Distribution Deals - Search the Database Free
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| Date | March 18, 2005 |
| Target | Rexel |
| Sector | Distribution |
| Buyer(s) |
Ridgemont Equity Partners
CD&R Ardian Court Square Capital Partners |
| Deal Type | Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
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| Founded | 1993 |
| PE ASSETS | 7.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Ridgemont Equity Partners is an independent private equity firm specializing in middle-market buy-outs, corporate divestitures, recapitalizations and growth capital investments. The Firm targets to invest in companies located in North America, preferably in US and Canada. REP looks to invest up to $500 million in companies with EBIDTA of $5 - $50 million. The Firm seeks to hold both majority and minority equity interest in portfolio companies. Specific areas of interest include basin industries and services, energy, healthcare, telecommunications, media and technology. Ridgemont Equity Partners is a spun-off of Banc of America Capital Investors (BACI). Ridgemont Equity Partners was formed in August 2010 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
| Deal Context for Buyer | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 51 of 136 |
| Sector: Distribution | 2 of 12 |
| Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) | 28 of 58 |
| Country: France | 1 of 1 |
| Year: 2005 | 4 of 7 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-02-15 |
Phoenix Scientific
Fort Dodge, Iowa, United States Phoenix Scientific, Inc. manufactures veterinary pharmaceutical preparations Toy balloons or balls, Dolls, Doll houses, Stuffed animals or puppets, Playhouses, Building blocks, Riding toys, Pull toys, Childrens science kits, Toy vehicles, Toy trains, Inflatable toys, Doll parts or accessories, Yo yos, Kites, Pogs, Kaleidoscopes, Pom poms, Pinatas, Boomerangs, Flying discs, Toy pails. |
Sell | $196M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-09-08 |
IGN Entertainment
San Francisco, California, United States IGN Entertainment is an Internet media and services company focused on the video game and entertainment enthusiast markets, attracting more than 28 million unique monthly users. The company's network of videogame-related properties (IGN.com, GameSpy, FilePlanet, TeamXbox, Direct2Drive and others), is the web's number one video game information destination and attracts one of the largest concentrated audiences of young males on the Internet. |
Sell | $650M |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1978 |
| PE ASSETS | 30.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice LLC (CD&R) is a large private equity firm that targets non-core divestitures of large corporations, growth equity financings, traditional buyouts, and corporate/family partnerships. CD&R looks for opportunities in North America, Western Europe, and Asia and will consider businesses in a wide range of sectors including consumer/retail, healthcare, industrials, and services. Prospective companies generally lead their respective markets, have stable cash flows, and possess competitive advantages through differentiated products, services, or processes. CD&R was formed in 1978 and has offices in New York City and London.
| Deal Context for Buyer | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 11 of 94 |
| Sector: Distribution | 3 of 17 |
| Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) | 4 of 12 |
| Country: France | 1 of 6 |
| Year: 2005 | 1 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-09-30 |
Culligan
Rosemont, Illinois, United States Culligan offers water softeners, filtration systems, industrial water treatment solutions, and drinking water systems. Culligan was founded in 1936 and is based in Rosemont, Illinois. |
Buy | $610M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-09-11 |
Hertz
Estero, Florida, United States Hertz operates car rental businesses through the Hertz, Dollar, Thrifty and Firefly brands. Hertz Global operates through corporate and franchisee locations and services the North American, European, Latin and South American, Asian, Australian, African, and Middle Eastern markets. In addition to its car rental business, Hertz provides fleet leasing and management services through its Donlen subsidiary. Hertz was originally established in 1918 and is based in Estero, Florida. |
Buy | $15.0B |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1996 |
| PE ASSETS | 127.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Ardian is a mega-sized diversified investment group focused on opportunities worldwide. Ardian invests across and manages funds focused on small and mid-sized buyouts, growth capital financings, mezzanine, infrastructure, real estate, and co-investment opportunities. Ardian's small-buyouts group targets controlling interests in French, German, and Italian businesses valued up to €100 million. It's mid-sized buyout group seeks businesses valued up €1.5 billion and does not have any geographic limitations. The Infrastructure team looks for European opportunities and can commit up to €1 billion per transaction. The Mezzanine group supports junior capital commitments of €5 to €80 million. In addition to direct investing, Ardian also manages various private equity fund-of-funds. Ardian was founded in 1996 and is based in Paris.
| Deal Context for Buyer | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 24 of 465 |
| Sector: Distribution | 2 of 7 |
| Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) | 12 of 124 |
| Country: France | 18 of 207 |
| Year: 2005 | 6 of 19 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-03-16 |
Tetra
Melle, Germany Producer of aquatic pet food. |
Sell | $551M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-05-01 |
ISS
Soborg, Denmark ISS is a provider of workplace experience and facility management services, operating across regions including the UK, Ireland, the U.S., Canada, Switzerland, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Türkiye, Spain, Denmark, and various international markets. The company delivers a broad portfolio of offerings such as office space solutions, enhanced workspace services, and production-area support. Its cleaning services cover manufacturing sites, transport and infrastructure facilities, food-related environments, and hospitality or event venues.. ISS was founded in 1901 and is based in Soborg, Denmark. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1968 |
| PE ASSETS | 7.7B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Court Square Capital Partners (CSCP) is a generalist private equity firm that seeks middle market company investments across the US. CSCP looks to partner with management teams to accelerate revenue growth and improve operating efficiency. Sectors of interest include business services, building products, chemicals, consumer products, food products/services, healthcare, aerospace/defense, manufacturing, media, technology, telecommunications, and transportation. Court Square Capital Partners was formerly known as Citigroup Venture Capital Equity Partners. The Group spun out of Citigroup and became independent in 2006. CSCP is based in New York City.
| Deal Context for Buyer | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 9 of 69 |
| Sector: Distribution | 1 of 5 |
| Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) | 8 of 17 |
| Country: France | 1 of 1 |
| Year: 2005 | 2 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-02-01 |
IWCO Direct
Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States IWCO Direct provides direct marketing solutions focused on customer acquisition, retention and engagement to financial services, media, and consumer products companies in the U.S. IWCO Direct was founded in 1969 and is based in Chanhassen, Minnesota. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-12-30 |
SGS
Louisville, Kentucky, United States SGS is a global provider of packaging graphic services to branded consumer products companies, retailers and the printers that service them. SGS was founded in 1946 and is based in Louisville, Kentucky. |
Buy | $410M |
