M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2001-04-09 |
| Target | Entrelec SA |
| Sector | Electrical Equipment |
| Buyer(s) | ABB |
| Sellers(s) |
Cobalt Capital SAS
CVC Capital Partners Intermediate Capital Group |
| Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
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| Category | Company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1883 |
| Sector | Engineering |
| Employees | 109,930 |
| Revenue | 32.9B USD (2024) |
ABB is an engineering company that helps customers use electrical power effectively and increase industrial productivity in a sustainable way. ABB creates and supports a range of products, systems and services that increase energy efficiency, reliability and productivity for a variety of industrial, utility, and transport and infrastructure customers. ABB was founded in 1883 and is based in Zurich, Switzerland.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4 of 39 |
| Sector: Electrical Equipment M&A | 2 of 13 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 4 of 36 |
| Country: France M&A | 1 of 2 |
| Year: 2001 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-08-17 |
Energy Interactive
Oakland, California, United States Energy Interactive, Inc. is a provider of information software and services to the U.S. energy market. Energy Interactive’s products include energy billing systems, Web-based residential energy auditing, and software to analyze energy loads, consumption patterns and pricing. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-12-10 |
ABB - Air Handling Equipment Business
Zurich, Switzerland ABB - Air Handling Equipment Business is a provider of air handling equipment services. |
Sell | $225M |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2004 |
| PE ASSETS | 150M EUR |
| Size | Small |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Cobalt Capital SAS is a private equity firm specializing in middle market Leverage buyouts in France. The Firm invests €7 - €30 million of equity per transaction and in conjunction with co-investors can invest up to larger transactions. Prospective businesses typically generate revenues of between €20 - €300 million. It prefers to be the lead investor and take controlling position in its portfolio companies. Specific areas of interest include leisure, consumer goods, business services and general industrials. Cobalt Capital SAS was a spun out of Legal and General Ventures (LGV) and became independent in 2004. Cobalt Capital SAS is based in Paris.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 3 of 11 |
| Sector: Electrical Equipment M&A | 1 of 2 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 1 of 1 |
| Country: France M&A | 3 of 10 |
| Year: 2001 M&A | 1 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-04-01 |
MGE UPS Systems SA
Saint Ismier, France GE designs, manufactures and sells Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems. It is the third largest player worldwide, with a presence in more than 100 countries. It serves global clients in sectors such as banking, airport infrastructures, hospitals and telecom operators. In spite of a severe downturn in demand from ISP/Telecom operators in 2001. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-01 |
idverde
Luxembourg, Luxembourg Idverde specializes in the creation and maintenance of green spaces, providing services for municipalities and private clients. idverde is based in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. |
Sell | kr.7M |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1981 |
| PE ASSETS | 177.0B EUR |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
CVC Capital Partners is a global private equity firm focused on investments in large companies located in Europe, North America, and Asia. CVC looks for opportunities with stable cash flows and talented management, and will consider businesses in a variety of industries. Target sectors include textiles, industrial products, waste management, building materials, energy/utilities, business services, financial services, distribution, healthcare, media, semiconductors, and gaming. CVC can handle transactions valued from €200 million to €10 billion. CVC Capital Partners was formed in 1981 and is based in Luxembourg.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 16 of 181 |
| Sector: Electrical Equipment M&A | 1 of 2 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 5 of 69 |
| Country: France M&A | 1 of 10 |
| Year: 2001 M&A | 1 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-03-01 |
Zena Group
Aravaca, Spain Zena Group is a casual dining and fast-food restaurant group, composed of a mix of owned brands such as Foster's Hollywood, Canas y Tapas, Il Tempietto, Nostrus, La Vaca Argentina (a recently acquired leading chain in the Steak House segment) and franchises, including Burger King, Pizza Hut and Kentucky Fried Chicken. Zena Group is based in Aravaca, Spain. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-05-18 |
Impulse Airlines
Mascot, Australia Impulse was established in 1992 and operated a network of regional routes throughout New South Wales. The network initially included routes to Armidale, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney and Tamworth. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Mezzanine Finance Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1989 |
| PE ASSETS | 74.5B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Intermediate Capital Group (ICG) is a global mezzanine finance firm. IGC looks to provide junior capital to support a wide range of transactions, including buyouts, debt restructurings, and development financing. The Firm generally invests alongside financial sponsors and management teams in transactions valued from €250 million to €1 billion. ICG was formed in 1989 and is headquartered in London.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 20 of 225 |
| Sector: Electrical Equipment M&A | 1 of 8 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 4 of 69 |
| Country: France M&A | 5 of 59 |
| Year: 2001 M&A | 4 of 6 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-03-01 |
Picard
Fontainebleau, France Picard is a frozen food retailer in France, with a product range that covers over 1,100 SKUS across nine product categories, from starters to desserts and from raw ingredients to prepared meals. Picard was founded in 1906 and is based in Fontainebleau, France. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-04-11 |
Environmental Resources Management
London, United Kingdom Environmental Resources Management is a global provider of environmental, health, safety, risk, and social consulting services. Environmental Resources Management was founded in 1871 and is based in London, United Kingdom. |
Buy | $285M |
