M&A Deal Summary |
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| Date | 2017-05-26 |
| Target | The UK2 Group |
| Sector | Internet Software and Services |
| Buyer(s) | THG |
| Sellers(s) | LDC |
| Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
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| Category | Company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2004 |
| Sector | E-Commerce |
| Employees | 6,797 |
| Revenue | 1.8B GBP (2024) |
THG is an online beauty and wellbeing businesses that operates 166 websites, retailing to customers in 160 countries. THG was founded in 2004 and is based in Altrincham, United Kingdom.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 8 of 13 |
| Sector: Internet Software and Services M&A | 2 of 5 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 8 of 12 |
| Country: United Kingdom M&A | 7 of 9 |
| Year: 2017 M&A | 1 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-09-19 |
Ideal Shape
Lindon, Utah, United States Ideal Shape LLC is a provider of products including weight management and protein shakes, bars and supplements, reaching customers through user generated content, personal trainer ambassadors and a large highly engaged social media audience. |
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| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-08-14 |
Beauty Trend
Berlin, Germany Beauty Trend GmbH (GLOSSYBOX) is a Europe’s number one provider of beauty box subscription services. Operating in ten core markets, with offices in the UK, Germany, France, Sweden and the USA – its model is such that customers subscribe to a box of beauty products on either a rolling monthly or fixed term basis. With its strong brand, GLOSSYBOX has created an independent platform connecting beauty enthusiasts, brands and influencers. Today, GLOSSYBOX is the market leader in Europe and has subscribers in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, the UK, Ireland, Sweden, Norway, the USA and Canada and holds relationships to over 500 international beauty brands. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1981 |
| PE ASSETS | 3.9B GBP |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
LDC is the private equity and investment arm of Lloyds Banking Group. LDC invests in mid-market companies throughout the UK. LDC seeks high growth businesses with at least two years of profitability (greater than £1 million). The Firm looks to commit £2 to £100 million in companies generating at least £5 million in revenue. Areas of interest include cleantech/environmental, construction/property, financial services, healthcare, industrials, retail/consumer, support services, TMT and travel/leisure. Prospective transaction types includes acquisition financings, development capital, equity release, MBOs, MBIs, mergers, private placements, and secondary buy-outs. LDC was formed in 1981 and is based in London.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 108 of 210 |
| Sector: Internet Software and Services M&A | 2 of 9 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 53 of 97 |
| Country: United Kingdom M&A | 105 of 204 |
| Year: 2017 M&A | 3 of 16 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-05-01 |
Cardel
Baldock, United Kingdom Cardel is a manufacturer and supplier of specialist components used in the production of secure ID documents, payment cards, printed circuit boards (PCB), fuel cells, wooden furniture and other laminated products. Its materials are used to make a wide range of industrially laminated products, including an estimated third of bank cards produced globally and around 60 per cent of all identity cards and passports. Cardel was formed in 1996 and is based in Baldock, England. |
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| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-06-05 |
A-Gas
Bristol, United Kingdom A-Gas is an independent global specialist blender, re-packer, and distributor of specialty gases and chemicals to the refrigeration and insulation foam industries, primarily focusing on environmentally acceptable replacement products for chlorofluorocarbon (“CFC”) gases and liquids. A-Gas was founded in 1993 and is based in Bristol, United Kingdom. |
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