M&A Deal Summary

Silverfleet Capital Acquires Schneider Versand

On October 18, 2010, private equity firm Silverfleet Capital acquired e-commerce company Schneider Versand from Equistone

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Silverfleet Capital’s 1st transaction in the E-Commerce sector.
  • This is Silverfleet Capital’s 6th transaction in Germany.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2010-10-18
Target Schneider Versand
Sector E-Commerce
Buyer(s) Silverfleet Capital
Sellers(s) Equistone
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

Schneider Versand

Wedel, Germany
Schneider Group is a German catalog and online retailer selling fashion and lifestyle products into the German, Austrian, Swiss, Dutch and Swedish markets. Schneider Versand was formed in 1965 and is based in Wedel, Germany.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Silverfleet Capital

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1985
PE ASSETS 2.1B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Silverfleet Capital is an independent private equity firm that invests in market leading businesses in growing sectors. Silverfleet looks to acquire companies headquartered in Western Europe or US-based businesses with a substantial European presence. Target companies are typically valued between €75 and €500 million and operate in sectors spanning business and financial services, healthcare, leisure, and retail/consumer. Silverfleet Capital was formerly known as PPM Capital, operating under Prudential plc. Silverfleet has offices in London, Paris, Munich, and Chicago.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 27 of 50
Sector: E-Commerce M&A 1 of 1
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 7 of 14
Country: Germany M&A 6 of 10
Year: 2010 M&A 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-10-15 THOM Group

Paris, France

THOM Group is a jewellery retailer in shopping centres, operating in the generalist affordable precious jewellery segment of the market where average ticket prices are below €300 but represent over 50% of the market in France. THOM Group is based in Paris, France.

Sell €599M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-11-28 Office Holdings

London, United Kingdom

Office Holdings Ltd. has a full multi-channel retail offering, including stores, department store concessions, web-shops, in-store tablets and click & collect services.

Buy -

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Equistone

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1997
PE ASSETS 9.6B EUR
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Equistone is a private equity firm that invests in small to mid-sized companies valued from €50 to €500 million. Equistone targets companies operating in the fields of services, healthcare, financial services, and consumer/travel. The Firm looks to invest €25 to €200 million in a variety of transactions, including buyouts, growth capital financings, recapitalizations, and take privates. Equistone was formed in 1997 and is based in London, United Kingdom.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 89 of 206
Sector: E-Commerce M&A 1 of 2
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 37 of 96
Country: Germany M&A 10 of 34
Year: 2010 M&A 5 of 8
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-09-15 GHD GesundHeits

Ahrensburg, Germany

GHD GesundHeits is a system-relevant, Germany-wide supply company in the areas of rehabilitation, auxiliary and pharmaceutical therapies. GHD operates as a truly integrated business including the production of medical supplies and compounded pharmaceuticals, and strong wholesale and logistics activities. GHD GesundHeits was founded in 1992 and is based in Ahrensburg, Germany.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-10-20 Aurenis

La Garenne Colombes, France

Aurenis is one of the principal players in the publication of partworks, books and magazines released as a set and sold through retail outlets or via subscription. It operates across 34 countries worldwide and publishes in 20 languages. It has also established itself as a leading service provider for foreign publishers in the French market and provides in addition telemarketing and outsourced call-centre solutions for blue chip customers.

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