M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2007-10-12 |
| Target | Bazooka Candy Brands |
| Sector | Food |
| Buyer(s) |
Madison Dearborn Partners
The Tornante Company |
| Deal Type | Going Private |
| Deal Value | 385M USD |
| Advisor(s) | Lehman Brothers, Inc. (Financial) Willkie Farr & Gallagher (Legal) |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1992 |
| PE ASSETS | 28.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Madison Dearborn Partners (MDP) is a large private equity firm that targets buyouts of private or publicly held companies, divestitures of larger companies, recapitalizations of family-owned or closely-held companies, acquisition-oriented financings, and financings to fund internal growth. MDP's target investment size is $100 to $600 million in buyout oriented transactions and $100 to $400 million in growth capital commitments. Areas of interest include basic industries (natural resources, chemicals, energy and power, automotive, building products, food, metals and mining, refining, paper, packaging and forest products, and general manufacturing), as well as communications, consumer products/services, financial services, and healthcare. Madison Dearborn Partners was formed in 1992 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 43 of 98 |
| Sector (Food) | 3 of 3 |
| Type (Going Private) | 4 of 8 |
| State (New York) | 6 of 9 |
| Country (United States) | 40 of 84 |
| Year (2007) | 6 of 6 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 19 of 23 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-09-14 |
CapitalSource
Chevy Chase, Maryland, United States CapitalSource, Inc. is a commercial finance company specialized in to the healthcare, re-discount, finance, real estate, and corporate finance sectors. By combining a broad array of financial products, a large and permanent balance sheet, an execution-focused business model and a commitment to rigorous and thoughtful research and analysis, CapitalSource delivers unique and valuable financial solutions to small to mid-size businesses seeking to grow. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-02-04 |
Intelsat
Luxembourg, Luxembourg Intelsat is a provider of fixed satellite services worldwide, delivering advanced transmission access for information and entertainment to some of the world’s leading media and network companies, multi-national corporations, internet service providers and governmental agencies. Intelsat was formed in 1965 and is based in Luxembourg. |
Sell | €12.1B |
| Category | Venture Capital Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2005 |
| Size | Middle-Market |
| Type | Sector Focused |
The Tornante Company is the private investment vehicle for Michael Eisner, former Chairman & CEO of Walt Disney. The Tornante Company focuses on investments in the media and entertainment sectors. The Tornante Company was formed in 2005 and is based in Beverly Hills, California.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4 of 11 |
| Sector (Food) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Going Private) | 1 of 1 |
| State (New York) | 1 of 2 |
| Country (United States) | 4 of 9 |
| Year (2007) | 1 of 1 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-04-01 |
Veoh Networks
San Diego, California, United States Veoh Networks, Inc. is an internet TV distribution company that was established in 2004 and is based in San Diego, California. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-07-01 |
Activate Drinks
Montreal, Quebec, Canada Activate Drinks is a producer of performance beverage and bottled water company. Activate was founded in 2007 and is based in Montreal, Quebec. |
Buy | - |
