M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2011-03-22 |
| Target | Aldon Computer Group |
| Sector | Software |
| Buyer(s) | Rocket Software |
| Sellers(s) | Marlin Equity Partners |
| Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
| Advisor(s) | Pagemill Partners (Financial) |
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Rocket Software is a global software development firm that builds and services Enterprise Infrastructure products for the world’s leading OEMs, networks and software companies and enterprises. Rocket Software’s solutions make it easier to unlock the business logic and data inside host-based systems to help speed digital transformation projects and help companies compete more effectively. IT departments streamline their daily operations using the automation and optimization capabilities offered by Rocket Software to get more out of existing resources and free staff to focus on efforts that drive new revenue. Founded in 1990, Rocket is based in Waltham, Massachusetts with locations in Europe, Asia, and Australia.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4 of 16 |
| Sector (Software) | 4 of 12 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 3 of 11 |
| State (California) | 2 of 3 |
| Country (United States) | 4 of 10 |
| Year (2011) | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-03-30 |
Computer of America
Auburndale, Massachusetts, United States Computer Corporation of America is a developer of enterprise database systems. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-07-20 |
Arkivio
Mountain View, California, United States Arkivio, Inc. is a provider of storage software services. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2005 |
| PE ASSETS | 8.5B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Marlin Equity Partners is a private investment firm focused on acquiring distressed businesses with sales of $10 million to $2 billion. Marlin has a special interest in non-core or underperforming divisions of larger corporations, as well as companies facing some sort of financial, operational or market-related transition. Marlin is a generalist investor and will consider opportunities in technology (software, IT, payment systems, hardware, communications, internet), healthcare, consumer (apparel, retail, consumer products, food/beverage), services (business, financial, consumer, education), manufacturing (automotive, industrial, metals, plastics), aerospace, defense, and media. Marlin prefers businesses with scalable business models, strong installed customer bases, defensible market positions, and barriers to entry. Marlin Equity Partners was formed in 2005 and is based in Hermosa Beach, California with an additional office in London.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 2 of 55 |
| Sector (Software) | 2 of 22 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 2 of 37 |
| State (California) | 1 of 7 |
| Country (United States) | 1 of 42 |
| Year (2011) | 1 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11-23 |
Phoenix Technologies
Campbell, California, United States Phoenix Technologies is the market provider of Core System Software ("CSS") for PCs and other computing devices. Its CSS products support and enable the compatibility, connectivity, security and manageability of the various components and technologies used in electronic devices. Phoenix Technologies was founded in 1979 and is based in Campbell, California. |
Buy | $152M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-04-01 |
OnX Enterprise Solutions
Thornhill, Ontario, Canada OnX Enterprise Solutions Ltd. is a global enterprise data center solutions provider with a suite of end-to-end solutions including the industry’s leading enterprise cloud offerings. OnX Enterprise Solutions was founded in 2006 and is based in Thornhill, Ontario. |
Buy | - |
