M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2021-12-13 |
| Target | SolAero |
| Sector | Renewable Energy |
| Buyer(s) | Rocket Lab USA |
| Sellers(s) |
Enlightenment Capital
Veritas Capital The Carlyle Group Manulife Investment Management |
| Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
| Deal Value | 80M USD |
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| Category | Company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2006 |
| Sector | Aerospace |
| Employees | 758 |
| Revenue | 62M USD (2021) |
Rocket Lab USA is an end-to-end space company launch services, spacecraft components, satellites and other spacecraft and on-orbit management solutions that make it faster, easier and more affordable to access space. Rocket Lab USA was founded in 2006 and is based in Long Beach, California.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 3 of 3 |
| Sector (Renewable Energy) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 2 of 2 |
| State (New Mexico) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (United States) | 3 of 3 |
| Year (2021) | 3 of 3 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-11-15 |
Planetary Systems
Silver Spring, Maryland, United States Planetary Systems is a provider of mechanical separation systems and satellite dispensers with 100% mission success heritage to date across more than 100 missions. Planetary Systems is based in Silver Spring, Maryland. |
Buy | $42M |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2012 |
| Size | Middle-Market |
| Type | Sector Focused |
Enlightenment Capital is a private investment firm that provides flexible capital solutions and strategic support to middle-market businesses in the Aerospace, Defense, Government & Technology (ADG&T) sector. The firm invests in equity (minority and control), senior debt, and mezzanine debt. Enlightenment Capital was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Chevy Chase, Maryland.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 13 of 15 |
| Sector (Renewable Energy) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 8 of 10 |
| State (New Mexico) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (United States) | 13 of 15 |
| Year (2021) | 3 of 3 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 2 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-12-09 |
Robotic Research
Clarksburg, Maryland, United States Robotic Research is a provider of autonomous technology that powers vehicle-agnostic, AI-enabled, self-driving software and hardware solutions in the form of turnkey kits that can be retrofitted to an existing platform or integrated at the OEM production level onto military, commercial, and industrial vehicles. Robotic Research was established in 2002 and is headquartered in Clarksburg, Maryland. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-01-25 |
Boecore
Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States Boecore focuses on software, systems and networking engineering, and cybersecurity. The company designs its solutions to address the space, missile defense, hypersonics, and strategic deterrent mission areas. Boecore was formed in 2000 and is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1992 |
| PE ASSETS | 40.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Veritas Capital is a private equity investment firm that targets investments in defense, aerospace, government services, media/telecommunications, consumer products, and specialty manufacturing companies. Veritas generally partners with management when pursuing investments. Prospective transaction situations include buyouts, growth capital investments, and leveraged recapitalizations. Veritas Capital was established in 1992 and is based in New York City.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 25 of 26 |
| Sector (Renewable Energy) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 13 of 13 |
| State (New Mexico) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (United States) | 24 of 25 |
| Year (2021) | 4 of 4 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 14 of 14 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-12-01 |
Finalsite
Glastonbury, Connecticut, United States Finalsite is a SaaS-based learning and communications platform for K-12 independent and public schools and higher education institutions in the U.S. and internationally. The platform manages all aspects of a school’s web presence and facilitates the distribution of digital content across school communities and in classrooms via a proprietary, SaaS-based software suite accessed through desktops and mobile devices. Finalsite was founded in 1998 and is based in Glastonbury, Connecticut. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-02-22 |
HMH
Boston, Massachusetts, United States HMH is a learning technology company committed to delivering connected solutions that engage learners, empower educators and improve student outcomes. As a leading provider of K–12 core curriculum, supplemental and intervention solutions, and professional learning services, HMH partners with educators and school districts to uncover solutions that unlock students' potential and extend teachers' capabilities. HMH serves more than 50 million students and four million educators in 150 countries. HMH was founded in 1832 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts. |
Buy | $2.8B |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1987 |
| PE ASSETS | 376.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
The Carlyle Group is a global investment firm that pursues private equity, credit, and real estate investments worldwide. Carlyle's private equity practice practice pursues buyouts, strategic minority equity investments, equity private placements, consolidations and buildups, and growth capital financings. With offices in 19 countries, Carlyle can easily target opportunities throughout North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, the Middle East/North Africa and Latin America. Broad sectors of interest include aerospace, defense, automotive and transportation, consumer, retail, energy and power, financial services, healthcare, industrial, infrastructure, technology services, business services, telecommunications and media. The Carlyle Group was formed in 1987 and is based in Washington DC.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 420 of 443 |
| Sector (Renewable Energy) | 3 of 3 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 180 of 184 |
| State (New Mexico) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (United States) | 238 of 250 |
| Year (2021) | 23 of 23 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 116 of 130 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-12-10 |
Star Health and Allied Insurance
Chennai, India Star Health and Allied Insurance is a standalone health insurer in Chennai. Star Health and Allied Insurance was founded in 2005 and is based in Chennai, India. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-12-17 |
Altadia Group
Castellón, Spain Altadia is a manufacturer of intermediate products for the production of ceramic tiles. Altadia employs people across 19 countries with a global manufacturing footprint consisting of 32 production plants and 19 distribution centers. Altadia is based in Castellón, Spain. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Mezzanine Finance Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1998 |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Manulife Investment Management is a private investment group that provides mezzanine as well as non-controlling equity capital to middle-market businesses. Manulife Investment's target investment size is $10 to $50 million per transaction. The Group prefers opportunities located in the US. Manulife Investment Management was established in 1998 and maintains offices in Boston and New York City.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 16 of 18 |
| Sector (Renewable Energy) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 6 of 7 |
| State (New Mexico) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (United States) | 15 of 17 |
| Year (2021) | 2 of 2 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 4 of 4 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-07-27 |
Waterfront Brands
Fergus Falls, Minnesota, United States Waterfront Brands is a designer and manufacturer of premium watercraft lifts, docks, and related accessories. Under its three flagship brands, ShoreMaster, HydroHoist, and Neptune, Waterfront offers a complete product line-up to its more than 700 independent dealers and distributors across North America as well as sells direct-to-consumer through both retail locations and its eCommerce websites. Waterfront Brands is based in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-01-05 |
dlhBOWLES
Canton, Ohio, United States dlhBOWLES is a supplier of innovative engineered plastic solutions to many of the largest corporations and most recognizable brands around the globe in the automotive and consumer products industries. The company designs and manufactures automotive products for camera and sensor wash systems, windshield washer systems, powertrain, chassis, and sunroof products. It also provides solutions for a wide array of consumer products in the areas of consumer sprays, plumbing, irrigation, and other diverse applications. dlhBOWLES was founded in 1961 and is based in Canton, Ohio. |
Sell | $255M |
